Project Manager - Gwalior

Muskaan Dreams; Gwalior District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Muskaan Dreams in India seeks a Project Manager to support end-to-end execution of the Innovators of Tomorrow & AI program at the ground level in the Gwalior region. You will work with field teams, government stakeholders, and school communities to deliver high-quality coding and AI learning experiences in government schools.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in education programs, nonprofit exposure, and strong stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Education, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5 years of experience in managing education programs, preferably with exposure to technology or curriculum-based projects.
• Strong understanding of school systems, teacher training, and government education processes.
• Comfort with digital tools, coding basics (Scratch, Python preferred), and AI concepts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to field locations.
• Proficiency in English and regional language (based on project location) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program Implementation: Ensure timely and quality execution of the program in assigned districts/regions, including in-school activities, training, and monitoring.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Expert Facilitators and field staff, ensuring daily alignment with program goals and targets.
• Training & Support: Facilitate teacher training sessions, student workshops, and regular follow-up support to ensure adoption of the Coding & AI curriculum.
• Data & Reporting: Track program indicators, monitor learning outcomes, and ensure timely data collection and reporting as per internal and external requirements.
• Government Liaison: Coordinate with local education officials, school principals, and community members to build trust and strengthen program integration.
• Documentation: Collect field evidence, success stories, and challenges; contribute to program documentation, reports, and case studies.
• Logistics & Operations: Oversee operational readiness—including devices, materials, scheduling, and communication—with support from the central team.
• Feedback & Course Correction: Share regular feedback with the Program Manager and central team to iterate and improve program design and delivery.
• Innovation & Learning: Stay updated on trends in EdTech, coding, and AI education; contribute ideas to enhance student engagement and effectiveness.
• Curriculum Implementation Oversight: Ensure effective delivery of the Coding & AI curriculum in classrooms by supporting facilitators and teachers, monitoring classroom engagement, and ensuring alignment with learning objectives.

Skills

Education program management

Stakeholder management

Travel willingness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Education, IT, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Muskaan Dreams is a pioneering tech nonprofit committed to revolutionising education for government school children in India. Our mission is to foster tech innovation, STEM learning, and 21st-century skills among students, empowering them to thrive in the digital age. We achieve this by equipping teachers with cutting-edge technology, partnering with government systems at the state and district levels, and prioritising scalability and efficiency to maximise our impact so that every student should have an opportunity to take advantage of the promise of digital learning and coding. We are on a mission to enable tech for one Million students by 2025. For more information about Muskaan Dreams, please visit www.muskaandreams.org .

Innovators of Tomorrow & AI is well-crafted and designed for students from grades 6-10th. The objective of these programs is to empower students in order to use coding as a medium of self-expression and problem-solving. The Expert Facilitator of Muskaan Dreams works directly with teachers and students for two (+ one) years to create amazing learning experiences for them. We leverage coding as a tool to build critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and perseverance in children from grades 6-10th. We offer engaging, affordable and confidence building coding & AI programs to solve daunting problems using technology. Indirectly, we also create informed and invested parents and communities in the journey of building 21st-century & AI skills in students.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a Project Manager who will support the end-to-end execution of the Innovators of Tomorrow & AI program at the ground level. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Project Manager will oversee implementation across a specific region or set of districts, working closely with field teams, government stakeholders, and school communities. The ideal candidate will be execution-focused, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering high-quality learning experiences to students in government schools.

Summary:

Designation Project Manager

Reporting to Senior Program Manager

Experience 3-5 Years (Nonprofits work preferred)

Vertical Program & Impact

Location Gwalior

Employment Type Full-time

Employment Level Mid-Level

Joining Date Immediate

Compensation 6-8 LPA

Key Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Program Implementation: Ensure timely and quality execution of the program in assigned districts/regions, including in-school activities, training, and monitoring.
• Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Expert Facilitators and field staff, ensuring daily alignment with program goals and targets.
• Training & Support: Facilitate teacher training sessions, student workshops, and regular follow-up support to ensure adoption of the Coding & AI curriculum.
• Data & Reporting: Track program indicators, monitor learning outcomes, and ensure timely data collection and reporting as per internal and external requirements.
• Government Liaison: Coordinate with local education officials, school principals, and community members to build trust and strengthen program integration.
• Documentation: Collect field evidence, success stories, and challenges; contribute to program documentation, reports, and case studies.
• Logistics & Operations: Oversee operational readiness—including devices, materials, scheduling, and communication—with support from the central team.
• Feedback & Course Correction: Share regular feedback with the Program Manager and central team to iterate and improve program design and delivery.
• Innovation & Learning: Stay updated on trends in EdTech, coding, and AI education; contribute ideas to enhance student engagement and effectiveness.
• Curriculum Implementation Oversight: Ensure effective delivery of the Coding & AI curriculum in classrooms by supporting facilitators and teachers, monitoring classroom engagement, and ensuring alignment with learning objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Education, IT, or a related field. Master’s preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in managing education programs, preferably with exposure to technology or curriculum-based projects.
• Strong understanding of school systems, teacher training, and government education processes.
• Comfort with digital tools, coding basics (Scratch, Python preferred), and AI concepts.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly to field locations.
• Proficiency in English and regional language (based on project location) is preferred.

Muskaan Dreams offers compensation as per the experience & competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun and rapidly growing organisation that is transforming the lives of millions of children in India by integrating and bringing technology to government school classrooms.

To be successful at Muskaan Dreams, you will also:

• Have a passion for our mission and a strong desire to achieve impact at scale with speed
• Embrace challenges as opportunities and drive innovation in our quest for educational transformation.
• Approach problems with a solution-oriented mindset, turning obstacles into stepping stones for progress.
• Have high energy to lead the team efficiently and deliver impactful results.
• Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

Note: Muskaan Dreams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Process: Profile submission<>Interaction <>Assignment <> Final Interaction

Note: A typical recruitment process for these roles takes about 30-45 days, we’ll keep you updated about the progress through email.

Digital promise to every child