Project Manager

Position: Project Manager – Educational Implementation Project

Functional Area: Mission Education

Location: Bhiwadi & Noida

Experience: 9 – 12 years

No. of position: 1

About Smile Foundation

Smile Foundation works for the welfare of underprivileged children and their families through intensive programs focused on education, healthcare, skilling and women empowerment and Empowering Grassroots. Started in 2002 by a group of young corporate professionals, today Smile has evolved into a national level development organization impacting lives of over 1.5 million underprivileged children and their families with project presence in 25 states across India,10 offices in strategic locations and over 650 employees, besides countless volunteers, well- wishers and supporters.

The organization also holds Special Consultative Status with United Nation’s Economic & Social Council (ECOSOC), accredited with global organizations like GuideStar, United Way, CAF America, Give2Asia and many more. Furthermore, continuously for the past Five years Smile is a Great Place to Work Certified organization and is considered ‘Gold Standard’ in identifying and recognizing Great Workplace Cultures.

Currently SF has been implementing projects worth Rs 120 Crore across India directly or with the help of grassroot organizations, primarily CSR funded projects of varied scale both in urban slums and rural areas including aspirational districts in thematic areas mentioned above. The wealth of knowledge emanated from the same is immense, however the same is grouped in systematic manner which can be used for pitching for large projects of long term in nature leading to data driven knowledge products which can be further used in creating large scale impact.

Visit our website to know more about us and our latest development:

www.smilefoundationindia.org

Summary Of Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Manager to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of an educational project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing educational or public sector initiatives and be adept at handling multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables. This role will require close coordination with schools, government agencies, implementation teams, and reporting units to ensure successful project execution and compliance.

Job Description

Project Planning & Implementation

• Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, and timelines aligned with program objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate the allocation of resources and manage day-to-day implementation activities.
  
  

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Monitor project progress against the project plan and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure project milestones are met.
• Conduct field visits and regular check-ins with implementation teams to ensure quality
  
  

and compliance.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including government bodies,
  
  

school administrators.

• Organize and lead regular stakeholder meetings to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Ensure alignment between implementation partners and overall program strategy.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of all project activities, changes, and decisions.
• Prepare regular progress reports, impact assessments, and donor reports.
• Document best practices, lessons learned, and success stories to inform future projects.
  
  

Skills, Qualifications & Experiences

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field (master’s preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience, preferably in the education sector or with donor-funded projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Gantt charts, excel, PPT).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven experience in monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on project outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Experience working with government education departments or international NGOs.
• Familiarity with educational technologies or digital learning tools.
  
  

Competencies Required

• Attention to Detail: Pays close attention to information that is overlooked or taken for granted by others. Prefers to look beyond the obvious and does not accept situations or take information at face value. Scrutinizes how things go together, making sure components are indeed aligned and appropriately interrelated.
• Flexible and Adaptive: Remains effective when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusts effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Analyzes information to understand relationships, patterns, and causes and effects, integrate data, and check facts. This is done with both qualitative and quantitative information, making rational and timely judgments on the basis of the information that is available.
• Planning and organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Contributes to Team Performance & Team Collaboration: Is an engaged and integral member of a group, recognizing the need for group collaboration, empathy, consensual decision-making, and respect for others.
• Initiating action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message. Able to give and take during a conversation in a balanced way, listening as well as speaking at appropriate intervals.
• Manages Conflict: Dealing effectively with others in an antagonistic situation; using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to reduce tension or conflict between two or more people.