Senior Project Manager - SV PM SHRI
Nature of employment: Full-time
Reporting to: Programme Manager
Location: Bhopal
About Peepul
6.5 million students. 291,000 teachers. 90,000+ schools. That’s the scale of what Peepul is changing — and this role sits at the centre of it. Peepul is an education non-profit working with state governments in Delhi and Madhya Pradesh to drive systemic reform at scale. We’ve received international recognition — including the Commonwealth Education Award for Innovation — and are backed by India’s leading CSR funders and global partners. Our model is simple: embed, deliver, measure anchored in system-level change, in partnership with governments. We are a growing organisation with an ambitious strategy and a strong evidence base. Join us in our mission to create a world where every child has equal access to high-quality education. Learn more about our transformative work at
Programme Overview
Peepul has been partnering with the School Education Department, Govt of Madhya Pradesh, for multiple years now. Working closely with the state bureaucratic leadership, Peepul has played a meaningful role in strengthening the education system of the state.
The partnership has been a successful one – with national and international recognition of the work.
PM SHRI Madhya Pradesh
The PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) programme is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to create model government schools that embody the spirit of the National Education Policy 2020—focusing on joyful learning, holistic development, and excellence in teaching and leadership.
In Madhya Pradesh, Peepul partners with the Department of School Education (DPI) to strengthen the implementation of the PM SHRI programme across 799 schools, building capacities of school leaders and teachers, improving school processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making at every level.
About the role
The Senior Project manager – Content & Delivery will anchor Peepul’s academic content design, capacity building, and delivery efforts under the PM SHRI Programme across multiple districts in Madhya Pradesh. This is a pivotal leadership role that requires strong pedagogical grounding, high-quality content creation skills, and the ability to translate academic vision into practice at scale.
The role involves designing learning resources, facilitating state- and district-level capacity building, and guiding field teams to ensure consistent delivery of academic processes such as Academic Samvaad, Morning Meetings, Dakshta support, and classroom engagement approaches.
They will also validate academic processes through regular school visits and provide high-touch support to selected PM SHRI schools, ensuring that content is contextualised, field-tested, and aligned with programme goals.
The Project Manager will play a key role in aligning Peepul’s academic design with on-ground implementation, helping build a scalable, high-quality model of academic excellence across PM SHRI schools.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
A. Lead Academic Content Design, Prototyping, and Delivery
- Lead the design and development of academic and leadership content (English / Hindi / Pedagogy as applicable), including toolkits, training modules, school leader journeys, teacher support resources, and session plans.
- Design structured learning journeys for school leaders and teachers, grounded in NEP 2020, NCF 2023, NIPUN Bharat, and PM SHRI guiding principles.
- Prototype content through iterative field cycles, gather feedback from district teams, school leaders, teachers, and refine materials for scale.
- Develop high-quality, culturally contextualised resources (print, digital, AV), ensuring pedagogical rigour, classroom usability, and implementation coherence.
- Work closely with the Content team and PMU to align content design with programme strategy, timelines, and implementation needs.
B. Facilitate Capacity Building and Strengthen Delivery Excellence
- Facilitate workshops, orientations, PLCs, Academic Samvaad sessions, and mentoring sessions for school leaders, teachers, district officials, and internal teams.
- Guide Senior Project Associates and Project Associates on academic processes, facilitation techniques, content usage, and field implementation planning.
- Strengthen academic delivery by building shared language and understanding across district teams and school networks.
- Support development of model demonstration practices for processes such as Morning Meetings, Circle Time, Dakshta-aligned classroom practices, and reflective dialogue.
C. Field Validation & High-Touch School Support
- Conduct regular school visits to validate academic content, observe classroom processes, model pedagogy, and support reflective practice.
- Provide high-touch academic mentoring to 5 identified PM SHRI Schools, including co-planning, classroom demonstrations, and teacher support.
- Capture insights from the field and feed them back into content design, planning cycles, and programme strategy.
- Document field learnings, case studies, and success stories for programme improvement and communication.
D. Project Management, Monitoring and Team Leadership
- Provide academic leadership to district teams, ensuring consistent content usage, accurate messaging, and high-quality delivery.
- Support development of work plans, delivery calendars, and progress tracking systems for academic processes.
- Review CRO journals, visit data, and district team reflections to identify trends, gaps, and action points.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team to improve tools, observation formats, and evidence collection for academic processes.
- Ensure timely course correction based on data and field evidence.
Qualifications and Role Requirements:
- Educational Background: Postgraduate degree in Education, English, Hindi, or related discipline.
- Work Experience: 8-10 years of experience in educational content development, teacher training, academic design, or capacity building.
- Experience working with government school systems or large-scale education reforms preferred.
- Classroom teaching or school leadership experience will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong pedagogical knowledge and ability to design academic content.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English and Hindi).
- Strong facilitation skills with comfort in leading diverse groups.
- Data-driven approach to decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and guide field teams.
- Willingness to travel about 10 days per month across districts.
How to apply
To apply for a position, click on the application link here.
You will be required to upload:
- Your CV: Please ensure that your CV provides relevant information about your professional and personal experience and details of your academic qualifications. CVs can be one to two pages in length.
- A cover letter: We highly encourage you to use your cover letter to showcase your specific interest in working for Peepul and demonstrate how your qualifications align with the role you are applying for. A tailored cover letter holds significant importance in Peepul's recruitment process as it enables us to comprehend your motivations for the position, your relevant skills, and the clarity of your writing.
For any further queries related to our hiring process and timelines, please contact us at [email protected].