Job Opportunity for Project Manager/Senior Project Manager at Central Square Foundation in New Delhi, India

**Job Title:** Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

 

**Organization:** Central Square Foundation (CSF)

 

**Location:** New Delhi, India

 

**About Central Square Foundation:**

 

Central Square Foundation (CSF) is a non-profit philanthropic foundation dedicated to improving the quality of school education for all children in India, particularly those from low-income communities.  CSF partners with individuals, social impact organizations, and the government to implement innovative solutions in education, focusing on foundational skills mastery and systemic change.  They support social entrepreneurs, conduct research, and facilitate collaboration within the education ecosystem to drive sustainable impact.

 

**Job Summary:**

 

CSF seeks a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to support the planning, design, and implementation of large-scale education reform initiatives in partnership with central government agencies.  This role requires managing multiple, complex projects with tight deadlines, strong stakeholder engagement, and adapting to ambiguous situations.  The successful candidate will contribute significantly to CSF’s mission of improving the quality of school education in India.

 

**Responsibilities:**

 

* Build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders (government officials, corporate partners, nonprofits, community leaders).

* Plan, design, and execute strategic initiatives to strengthen stakeholder relationships and achieve project outcomes.

* Coordinate workshops, research projects, stakeholder meetings, and other activities.

* Manage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

* Plan and execute convenings to foster collaboration and co-innovation.

* Conduct research and translate insights into actionable strategies.

* Identify innovation gaps and design evidence-based solutions.

* Develop and implement tracking and evaluation frameworks.

* Prepare reports and presentations for funders and stakeholders.

* Collaborate with internal teams for strategic alignment.

* Support administrative functions (budget monitoring, scheduling, vendor management).

* Onboard and manage vendors.

* Provide regular progress updates to CSF management.

 

 

**Qualifications:**

 

* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

* 2 to 6 years of relevant work experience (Senior Project Manager requires the higher end of this range).

* Experience in a high-functioning consulting environment and project management, preferably with experience in strategic initiatives or multi-stakeholder partnerships.

* Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Google Sheets, Asana, Trello).

* Experience engaging with governments, corporate partners, NGOs, and/or other key education system actors.

* Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement.

* Fluency in English (Hindi preferred).

* Willingness to travel to partner sites.

 

 

**Desired Qualities:**

 

* Entrepreneurial spirit and proactive attitude.

* Critical thinking and analytical skills.

* Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

* Collaborative and strong coordination skills.

* Outcome-oriented and team-oriented approach.

* Adaptability and multitasking abilities.

* Ability to manage professional relationships with diverse individuals.

* Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.

 

 

**Compensation:**

 

Competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales, depending on experience.