Project Manager – Education Team (1-year contract)

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Project Manager to support the implementation and scaling of Canva for Education across Government and private school systems in the Delhi NCR. This role will act as a local anchor for state‑level initiatives, driving teacher adoption, supporting partnership initiatives, and ensuring alignment with the National Education Policy 2020.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the execution of Canva Education programs in partnership with the State Government, SCERTs, teacher training institutions, and local NGOs.
• Serve as a key point of contact for field‑level stakeholders including school administrators, DIETs, CRCs/BRCs, and master trainers.
• Support planning and delivery of training programs for teachers, administrators, and implementation partners.
• Collaborate with internal Canva teams (Partnerships, Product, Community, Data) to ensure smooth implementation and troubleshoot product rollouts.
• Track and report on adoption metrics, success stories, and program impact at the ground level.
• Coordinate localization of content, resources, and communication to ensure cultural and linguistic relevance.
• Identify risks and implementation challenges early and develop mitigation plans.
• Support day‑to‑day coordination with state education departments and facilitate reviews, updates, and planning meetings.

Required profile

• At least 3 years of experience in the K‑12 education field, especially with government schools, large private schools, or large‑scale programs.
• Experience coordinating or running edtech programs through NGOs, CSR, EdTech organizations, or government partnerships.
• Strong grasp of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), particularly in digital education, foundational learning, and teacher capacity building.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Hindi, both spoken and written.
• Proven ability to work in dynamic, cross‑functional, and remote teams.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and proactive problem‑solver comfortable juggling multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Adaptable, creative, resilient, and eager to learn, grow, and innovate.