About the job Project Manager, Foundational Learning - UP (SPMU)

Job Title: Project Manager

Organization: Central Square Foundation

Department: SPMU FL- Uttar Pradesh

Location: Any Division in Uttar Pradesh

About Role

The Project Manager will anchor 2-3 divisions and drive end-to-end implementation of the NIPUN Bharat Mission, with a focused emphasis on selected priority blocks to achieve measurable improvements in Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). The role will work closely with district and state-level officials, serving as a critical connecting link between policy and implementation. The position will focus on strengthening overall system health and improving critical indicators through data-driven decision-making, enabling change management via District Project Management Units (DPMUs), and ensuring effective translation of state priorities into classroom-level impact.

Key Responsibilities

District Execution & Review Systems (Outcome-led Governance)
Institutionalise structured, data-driven review mechanisms across districts.




Support districts in conducting high-quality reviews with explicit agendas, data analysis, and action points.
Enable district leadership to interpret data and drive timely course correction and action planning.
Field Engagement & Capacity Building
Conduct regular field visits (12-15 days/month) across assigned districts to support implementation.
Facilitate district workshops, Goshtis, and review meetings focused on data use and learning outcomes.
Support districts and stakeholders in developing data-driven action plans with clear ownership, timelines, and structured problem-solving mechanisms.
Enable identification and improvement of priority gaps across key performance indicators to strengthen overall system performance.
Implementation Tracking & System Strengthening
Track compliance of key NIPUN priorities (teacher professional development, mentoring visits, material delivery, assessments, etc.)
Maintain structured trackers, dashboar

📌 Project Manager – Foundational Learning – UP (India)
🏢 Central Square Foundation
📍 India