Role: Project Lead / Senior Project Lead [Education], Bhopal & Jabalpur
Experience: 7-10 years
Salary: upto 18-28 LPA

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About the role:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) in Madhya Pradesh. This role focuses on supporting the state government in undertaking large-scale educational reforms to transform foundational learning. The successful candidate will work closely with the State Project Director’s office to implement a long-term roadmap aimed at fundamentally improving student learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Leadership: Diagnose complex problems and design first-principle solutions to drive systemic change.

- Government Collaboration: Partner with the State Government and Education Department to design, monitor, and track critical initiatives.

- Project Management: Establish robust processes and develop strategic roadmaps with clear goals and implementation plans.

- Team Oversight: Oversee on-site teams to ensure the delivery of large-scale projects and mentor team members to support their professional growth.

- Stakeholder Management: Coordinate interventions and manage relationships with external stakeholders, including NGOs,



subject matter experts, and other state entities.

- Data-Driven Implementation: Use high-quality data and dashboards to visualize critical KPIs and facilitate monthly review structures at the state and district levels.

Academic & Skilled Requirements:

- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a reputed institute in Public Policy, Management, Economics, or a related field.

- Experience: 6-8 years of experience leading large-scale programs, with a preference for candidates who have worked closely with government systems.

- Problem Solving: Strong strategic thinking and data analysis skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and manage complex goals.

- Communication: Fluent in both English and Hindi.

- Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to align diverse stakeholders and foster a collaborative environment.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: R1 interview location specific team Lead
Step 2: R2 with PL+SPL
Step 3: R3 with Director

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on May 4, 2026, on Ground Zero

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📌 Project Lead / Senior Project Lead, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh)
🏢 Important Company of the Sector
📍 Madhya Pradesh