Project Manager, Education Team

🇺🇸In-Person - Vijayawada1d ago

K-12 Operations Project Management Program Management Teacher Training Partnership Management School Administration

Role Snapshot

Project Manager supporting Canva Education's implementation and scaling across government and private schools in Andhra Pradesh, acting as a local anchor for state-level initiatives to drive teacher adoption and educational equity.

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate program execution with state government and educational institutions, serve as primary contact for field-level stakeholders, support teacher training delivery, track adoption metrics and impact, manage localization of content, and facilitate daily coordination with state education departments.

Skills & Tools: Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities, experience with educational systems and program implementation, excellent communication and collaboration skills across internal and external teams, data tracking and reporting proficiency.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required; experience in education program management, project coordination, or similar roles; familiarity with Indian education policies and school systems preferred.

Location: In-Person - Vijayawada

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is ₹8,00,000 – ₹12,00,000/year based on title, seniority, company, and location.

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Job Description

What you’d be doing in this role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Project Manager to support the implementation and scaling of Canva Education across Government and private school systems in Andhra Pradesh. The team member will be based at the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) office in Vijayawada, contributing to the Project Management Unit (PMU).This role will act as a local anchor for our state-level initiatives, helping drive teacher adoption, support partnership initiatives, and ensure alignment with educational priorities including the National Education Policy 2020.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of education, technology, and system change — bringing creativity, collaboration, and equity into classrooms at scale.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

Coordinate and support the execution of Canva Education programs in partnership with the State Government, SCERTs, teacher training institutions, and local NGOs.
Serve as a key point of contact for field-level stakeholders including school administrators, DIETs, CRCs/BRCs, and master trainers.
Support planning and delivery of training programs for teachers, administrators, and implementation partners.
Collaborate with internal Canva teams (Partnerships, Product, Community, Data) to ensure smooth implementation and troubleshooting of product rollouts.
Track and report on adoption metrics, success stories, and program impact at the ground level.
Coordinate localization of content, resources, and communication to ensure cultural and linguistic relevance.
Identify risks and implementation challenges early and flag them with mitigation plans.
Support day-to-day coordination with state education departments and facilitate reviews, updates, and planning meetings.