Project Manager, Education Team

🇮🇳In-Person - Delhi, India4w ago

K-12 Operations Project Management Program Management Teacher Training Partnership Management Educational Technology

Role Snapshot

Project Manager supporting Canva for Education's implementation and scaling across government and private schools in Delhi NCR, driving teacher adoption and ensuring alignment with India's National Education Policy 2020.

Key Responsibilities: Coordinate training programs for teachers and administrators, serve as liaison with state education departments and school stakeholders, track adoption metrics and program impact, and identify implementation challenges with mitigation plans. Support localization of content, facilitate partnership initiatives, and enable product rollouts across school systems.

Skills & Tools: Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities with experience in education systems or social impact; excellent communication skills in English and local languages, combined with data tracking and problem-solving capabilities.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of experience in project management, education initiatives, or government relations; familiarity with Indian education systems, teacher training models, or EdTech implementation is preferred.

Location: In-Person - Delhi, India

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 for Education across Government and private school systems in the Delhi NCR. 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.