Project Manager

ETS; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS is hiring a senior Project Manager for Assessment Specialist roles in India to lead government education assessment initiatives end‑to‑end, from design to reporting. The role requires deep psychometrics, IRT, and multi‑stakeholder coordination with public sector partners.

You will work with ministries, education boards, researchers, and ETS experts to ensure scientifically sound, policy‑aligned assessments and robust data insights that inform improvements in learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional experience in the social or development sector, including at least 6 years focused on education or education reform projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading three or more large‑scale education reform or assessment initiatives, preferably in partnership with government entities.
• Strong hands‑on experience with education assessment projects, including tool design and implementation.
• Proven expertise in psychometric analysis and Item Response Theory (IRT).
• Track record of managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and decision‑makers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale government education assessment projects, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, and compliance standards are met.
• Oversee assessment and tool design, including test frameworks, item development processes, and alignment to curriculum or learning standards.
• Apply psychometric and statistical methodologies, including IRT, to support assessment validity, reliability, and interpretability.
• Manage project planning, coordination, execution, and risk mitigation across multiple workstreams and vendors.
• Partner with government stakeholders, education boards, and cross‑functional teams in highly collaborative, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Lead initiatives focused on measuring student learning outcomes and translating data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Guide and review data collection strategies, survey tools, and analysis methodologies.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, and operational documentation for senior stakeholders and government clients.
• Ensure adherence to ETS quality standards, ethical research principles, and data security requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Presentation skills

Collaborative leadership

Education

Master's degree in Management Studies / Social Sciences / Education / Statistics

Tools

MS Office Suite

Project management tools

Online survey platforms

Job description

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future‑ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.

Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.

Project Manager

Educational Testing Service (ETS) is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future‑ready. For more than 75 years, ETS has advanced the science of measurement, setting global benchmarks for fair, valid, and reliable skill assessment across cultures and borders.

Our work supports opportunity, mobility, and equity for learners worldwide.

ETS is best known for trusted assessments such as TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE®, and Praxis®, and our reach extends to more than 200 countries and territories, with nearly 50 million assessments delivered annually. Beyond testing, ETS partners with governments, education systems, employers, and institutions to strengthen learning outcomes and workforce readiness at scale.

Through strategic acquisitions—including PSI, Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox—ETS has expanded its global assessment, edtech, and workforce solutions capabilities, allowing us to serve diverse learner populations with innovative, research-backed approaches.

In India, ETS plays a critical role in delivering global assessment programs and leading large‑scale government and education system reforms, drawing on deep psychometric expertise, robust technology platforms, and a strong commitment to public impact. ETS is uniquely aligned to support the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) definitive education reform agenda, with the vision for transforming India into a "global knowledge superpower."

Position Overview

As part of our strategic growth strategy ETS is expanding our core assessment teams and as a result is hiring for a senior level Project Manager.

The Project Manager – Assessment Specialist will lead and manage large‑scale government education assessment initiatives, with responsibility for end‑to‑end project delivery from assessment design through implementation, analysis, and reporting.

This role requires strong expertise in assessment frameworks, psychometric analysis, and IRT-based methodologies, combined with proven experience managing multi‑stakeholder, policy-driven projects, particularly within government or public‑sector education systems.

You will work closely with ministries, education boards, researchers, and internal ETS experts to ensure assessments are technically sound, operationally efficient, and aligned to learning outcomes and policy goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale government education assessment projects, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, and compliance standards are met.
• Oversee assessment and tool design, including test frameworks, item development processes, and alignment to curriculum or learning standards.
• Apply psychometric and statistical methodologies, including Item Response Theory (IRT), to support assessment validity, reliability, and interpretability.
• Manage project planning, coordination, execution, and risk mitigation across multiple workstreams and vendors.
• Partner with government stakeholders, education boards, and cross‑functional teams in highly collaborative, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Lead initiatives focused on measuring student learning outcomes and translating data insights into actionable recommendations.
• Guide and review data collection strategies, survey tools, and analysis methodologies.
• Produce high‑quality technical reports, policy briefs, presentations, and operational documentation for senior stakeholders and government clients.
• Ensure adherence to ETS quality standards, ethical research principles, and data security requirements.

Location Requirement

This role may require relocation to a designated location within North India, based on project requirements. Flexibility to relocate and work from the assigned location is required.

Qualifications

Required

• Postgraduate or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Management Studies, Social Sciences, Education, Statistics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 12+ years of professional experience in the social or development sector, including at least 6 years focused on education or education reform projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading three or more large‑scale education reform or assessment initiatives, preferably in partnership with government entities.
• Strong hands‑on experience with education assessment projects, including tool design and implementation.
• Proven expertise in psychometric analysis and Item Response Theory (IRT).
• Track record of managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and decision‑makers.

Desirable

• Published research, evaluation studies, or policy papers in educational assessment or measurement.
• Familiarity with national or international education and assessment frameworks.
• Experience working at the intersection of policy, research, and large‑scale implementation.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, project management tools, and online survey platforms.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and presentation skills tailored to senior and policy audiences.
• Ability to synthesize technical findings into clear, decision‑ready insights.
• Collaborative leadership style with high comfort operating in government‑facing environments.

Why Join ETS in India

• Be part of a mission‑driven organization advancing fairness, quality, and opportunity in education worldwide.
• Contribute to high‑impact government and system‑level reforms that shape learning outcomes for millions.
• Work within a globally connected organization where India plays a strategic role in delivering innovation, research, and assessment excellence.
• Grow your career through continuous learning, cross‑border collaboration, and access to ETS’s deep research and assessment ecosystem.
• Participate in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that support inclusion, learning, and professional growth.
• As a not‑for‑profit organization, ETS encourages community engagement and may offer additional PTO for volunteering on causes important to you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.