IT Trainer - Project Management

GuruSchools LLP; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

GuruSchools LLP seeks a knowledgeable Project Management IT Trainer to deliver remote, part-time training for students, professionals, and corporate clients. The role focuses on PM fundamentals, lifecycle, planning, scheduling, WBS, risk, and agile/waterfall methods using tools like MS Project, Jira, Trello, and Asana.

Candidates should excel in communication, presentation, and mentoring, with 2–5 years of training or PM experience. Master's degree or certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• PM knowledge and methodologies required, including PMBOK principles.
• Ability to design training materials and deliver engaging sessions.
• Experience with project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Deliver instructor-led training in classroom, online, and corporate settings.
• Design and update training materials, presentations, and exercises.
• Train on PM fundamentals, life cycle, planning, scheduling, WBS, and governance.
• Conduct practical sessions, case studies, and simulations.
• Assess learners with quizzes, projects, and mock interviews.
• Provide mentoring and career guidance to trainees.

Skills

Project Management Principles

PMBOK

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Project

Jira

Trello

Asana

Monday.com

Risk Management

Agile & Scrum

Waterfall

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Engineering / Information Technology / Management

Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent)

PMP / CAPM / PRINCE2 / Scrum Master Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Trello

Asana

Monday.com

Confluence

Azure DevOps

Job description

Job Description

*Job Title:* IT Trainer - Project Management

*Location:* Remote

*Department:* Training / Learning & Development

*Employment Type:* Part Time

*Job Summary*

We are looking for a knowledgeable and passionate *Project Management Trainer* to deliver high-quality training programs for students, professionals, and corporate clients. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in project management methodologies, planning, execution, monitoring, and project management tools, along with excellent communication and presentation skills.

*Key Responsibilities*

• * Deliver instructor-led classroom, online, and corporate training sessions on Project Management.
• * Design and update training materials, presentations, assignments, and hands-on practical exercises.
• * Train learners on:
  • * Project Management Fundamentals
  • * Project Life Cycle
  • * Project Planning and Scheduling
  • * Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • * Scope, Time, Cost, and Quality Management
  • * Risk Management
  • * Resource Management
  • * Stakeholder Management
  • * Agile & Scrum Methodologies
  • * Waterfall Project Management
  • * Project Monitoring and Control
  • * Project Documentation and Reporting
  • * Microsoft Project, Jira, Trello, Asana, or similar project management tools
• * Conduct practical sessions, case studies, simulations, and real-time project scenarios.
• * Assess learners through quizzes, assignments, presentations, and mock interviews.
• * Provide mentoring and career guidance to trainees.
• * Stay updated with the latest project management methodologies, industry trends, and certification standards.
• * Coordinate with the training team to improve course content and learner experience.

*Required Skills*

• * Strong knowledge of Project Management principles and methodologies.
• * Proficiency in:
  • * Project Planning & Scheduling
  • * Agile & Scrum
  • * Waterfall Methodology
  • * Risk Management
  • * Cost & Budget Management
  • * Resource Allocation
  • * Project Documentation
  • * Microsoft Project
  • * Jira
  • * Trello / Asana / Monday.com
• * Understanding of PMBOK framework.
• * Knowledge of project governance and project lifecycle management.
• * Familiarity with project performance metrics and reporting.
• * Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• * Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

*Educational Qualification*

• * Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, Management, or a related field.
• * Master's Degree (MBA or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• * PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master Certification is preferred.

*Experience*

• * 2-5 years of experience in Project Management and/or Training.
• * Prior experience as a technical or professional trainer is preferred.
• * Experience in corporate training will be an added advantage.
• * Hands-on experience managing software, IT, or business projects is desirable.

*Preferred Qualifications*

• * Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification.
• * Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®).
• * PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner Certification.
• * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM).
• * Experience with:
  • * Microsoft Project
  • * Jira
  • * Azure DevOps
  • * Trello
  • * Asana
  • * Monday.com
  • * Confluence
• * Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or Kanban is an added advantage.

*Soft Skills*

• * Excellent verbal and written communication.
• * Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• * Ability to simplify complex project management concepts.
• * Leadership and team management skills.
• * Time management and organizational skills.
• * Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• * Passion for teaching and mentoring.

*Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)*

• * Training delivery quality.
• * Learner feedback and satisfaction.
• * Batch completion rate.
• * Student placement or certification success.
• * Content development and updates.
• * Learner project completion and practical assessment performance.
• * Corporate client satisfaction and repeat training engagements.

*Compensation*

Trainers are eligible for an average compensation of ₹2.5 Lakhs per student, subject to organizational policies and applicable terms & conditions.