Associate Project Lead - Technology

Employment Terms
This is a fixed-term, project-based contractual role, aligned with the project duration which currently is until December 2027. Continuation beyond the project is subject to organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Project Lead- Technology to support the delivery and management of end-to-end implementation of technology & edtech initiatives across Room to Read operating countries. This role will be responsible for working at the intersection of education, technology, and AI-enabled solutions.

Reporting into global technology leadership, the role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work across internal teams, vendors, and international partners. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on complex, multi-country education technology initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
Assist in the planning and management of project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and risks
Track project progress and prepare regular updates and reports for leadership
Prepare and plan for app training to cross-functional team & end app users
Coordinate with technology team, cross-functional teams, external vendors & other stakeholders on project delivery and implementation plans
Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders

Other responsibilities
Coordinate project related procurement
Support partner onboarding and scheduling project cadence
Support pilots, rollouts, and app expansion to other regions, as required
Deeply understanding functional application requirements and convert into technical language

Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Project Management, Education Technology or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, project coordination, or technology-enabled programs
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills
Proven ability to support complex projects in dynamic environments
Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies

Preferred:
Prior experience in EdTech, education programs, or learning solutions
Exposure to AI-driven or data-enabled applications
Ability to understand AI capabilities, limitations, and risks, including data privacy, ethics, and responsible AI use
Experience working on international or multi-country projects
Certifications in AI, project management, or related fields

Project Management Expectations
Hands-on experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models
Ability to manage complex project plans involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and international teams
Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or equivalent)
Strong ability to balance scope, timelines, and quality in dynamic project environments

Mobility Requirement
Candidates must be open to relocating to Delhi/NCR if not already based there and willing to travel domestically and internationally, as required by the project.

Compensation:
Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.