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Project Lead / Senior Project Lead [Education], Bhopal

Ground Zero  •  Madhya Pradesh, IN (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description

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 & Professional 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

For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557

Ground Zero

About Ground Zero

Ground Zero is a next-generation talent and advisory firm dedicated to powering the social impact ecosystem.

We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven institutions to build strong leadership pipelines, resilient hiring systems, and future-ready people practices.

At Ground Zero, we go beyond recruitment- we help organizations reimagine talent. By blending deep sector knowledge with data-driven insights and technology, we enable nonprofits to attract, grow, and retain exceptional leaders.

We work as long-term talent partners to our nonprofit clients, helping them design inclusive talent strategies, strengthen organizational culture, and adapt to the evolving world of work. Our team brings together expertise across philanthropy, development, and human capital- ensuring every match we make contributes to both individual purpose and institutional impact.

Our mission is simple yet bold: to strengthen the talent backbone of India’s social sector- because solving the world’s toughest problems begins with the right people.

Read More about us: https://groundzero.community

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dehradun, IN
Year Founded
2023
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