Project Head

Role Overview:

The Project Head, will design the strategy for all KEF education based projects. S/He will ensure alignment of approaches across project activities and coordinate with the other project heads, senior leadership and project partners, in order to enhance the teaching learning process & outcomes of the teachers and students of partner schools. S/He will be accountable for building a sustainable Project and learning ecosystem in the schools to make them future ready. S/He will be responsible for launching innovative solutions to enable and strengthen technology integration in urban vernacular medium schools amongst school leaders, teachers and students.

Role & responsibilities

1. Strategy and Program Leadership

• Conceptualize, design, and oversee large-scale initiatives in K12 education, teacher capacity building, and digital learning.
• Develop and implement KEFs Education and EdTech strategy in alignment with the organizations mission and long-term goals.
• Ensure the effective execution of programs to achieve intended outcomes while continuously innovating for excellence.
• Drive ongoing improvements in project effectiveness, efficiency, and impact.
• Deeply understand the school ecosystem and the needs of multiple stakeholders head teachers, teachers, students, and parents.
• Enhance student learning outcomes through the Kotak Kshamata (Capacity Building) Initiative, including the design and implementation of relevant workshops and training programs.
• Identify and integrate best practices to digitize the ideal learning journey for partner schools.
• Recommend and implement digital and technology-based solutions to expand access to quality education.

2. Planning, Monitoring and Communication

• Develop Annual Learning and growth Plans for leaders, Teachers, students and schools.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI and digital technologies for improving learning delivery, teacher support, and student outcomes.
• Lead research and innovation efforts in AI in education, including adaptive learning, personalized content, and learning analytics.
• Ensure the design of AI-powered tools or data systems for monitoring student progress and improving learning interventions.
• Supervise pilot initiatives and guide the transition from pilot to scale with clear outcome frameworks.
• Work Closely with MIS and M & E Team for regular data point updates and keep refreshing plans as per requirement.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on progress, performance, and outcomes with high-quality presentations and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Regularly communicate about project progress to stakeholders within and outside the organization.
• Ensure program quality through robust assessment, design, development, and execution frameworks.

3. Data Capturing and standard Operating Processes

• Develop SOP for the Project
• Work closely with School Coordination Team and ensure smooth on boarding of new partner schools year on year to get the program started effectively in schools and continuous smooth functioning.

4. External Collaborations

• Identify, engage, and collaborate with external agencies including EdTech partners, educational institutions, NGOs, foundations, and corporates to strengthen project impact and reach.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships that support innovation, scalability, and sustainability. 5. Financial management
  • Develop, manage, and monitor project budgets to ensure effective fund utilization and cost efficiency.
  • Oversee implementation of all activities within approved budgets, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor financial guidelines.
  • Maintain transparency and accountability in all financial operations related to the program. 6. Team Development and Supervision
  • Lead, mentor, and guide the education team to achieve organizational goals and project milestones within defined timelines.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performance culture within the team.
  • Provide ongoing mentorship and support for team members professional development and career progression.
  • Encourage innovation, ownership, and continuous learning across the education function.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational qualification

• Masters in Education/Development/MBA with specialization in CSR, sustainable development/ Education Technology
• Prefers 20+ years of experience in Educational initiatives / Training

Years of experience. Age should be 45+.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in designing, implementing, and leading school education projects, including at least 5 years in training and capacity-building roles within the education sector.
• Proven expertise in leadership development, teacher training, school learning management systems (LMS), and digital learning solutions.
• Experience in managing and delivering CSR-funded education projects with measurable impact.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Visioning: Ability to conceptualize and execute technology-led education initiatives at scale.
• EdTech & AI Expertise: Understanding of emerging AI applications in education, digital content, and learning management systems.
• Program Management: Proficiency in planning, budgeting, and performance tracking for complex education projects.
• Collaboration & Partnership: Ability to engage with government, corporate, and civil society partners effectively.
• Innovation & Impact Orientation: Passion for leveraging technology to enhance learning equity and quality.

Work skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build effective relationships with different stakeholders
• Excellent command over quantitative and qualitative data analysis, report writing, presentation
• Project planning, designing and implementation
• Time management
• People management

Other skills

• Learning Orientation: Continuously seeks new knowledge and skills
• Familiarity with using computer and web-based Kotak Kshamata applications
• Organized, team player, self-starter and results-oriented individual
• Problem solving
• Strong creative instincts to develop new approaches and solutions
• Implement futuristic projects aligned with NEP
• Ability to envision blue ocean projects and run pilots to ascertain success of the same.

Attributes

• Analytical: breaks down problems and applies a systematic approach
• Organized: demonstrates concern for accuracy and detail
• Self-motivated: displays interest and persistence in doing the tasks at hand
• Integrity: achieves a high level of trust in relationships

Nature of Work

Hours of work:6 days, 8 hours/day; 2 Saturdays off every month in addition to the regular weekly off on Sundays

Benefits

• Privilege Leaves (PL) and Casual & Sick Leave (CSL)

• Coverage under Health Medical Insurance for self & family from date of joining

• Life Cover from date of joining

Working conditions: This job will also involve working in challenging community areas with infrastructural and other disadvantages.