Project Manager

Key responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the VSK project and manage it end-to-end, lead a high-quality team and effectively break down workstreams and ensure high-outcome orientation
• Prepare strategic roadmaps and implementation plans with goals and milestones - for the State Education Deptt.
• Develop and manage strong working relationships with the key bureaucrats at the state level - with a focus on bringing in more business / projects for CG
• Collaborate effectively with the internal teams as per the needs of the program
• Manage day-to-day operations and liaise with the state to ensure the required buy-in, inputs, permissions and resources are made available
• Develop comprehensive reports, decks, and case studies on the programs and share regular updates with management as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a top-tier institution,
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in Consulting with some managerial responsibilities and a track record of excellence,
• Familiarity and exposure to the field of education and educational technology,
• Excellent program, stakeholder and team-management skills including the ability to connect with people across lines of difference,
• Extremely high analytical, synthesis and problem-solving abilities,
• Work under tight deadlines in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment to achieve targets independently and under pressure,
• Good research, writing and communication skills and comfortable representing the program externally,
• High level of flexibility and responsiveness to organisational requirements,
• Management/ strategy consulting background,
• Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Data crunching and analysis