Tech Project Manager

As a Tech Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of technology and allied projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with stakeholder expectations. This role will drive the development and implementation of innovative technology solutions, enabling the transformation of social policies into tangible, real-world outcomes. Key Responsibilities Your role will encompass, but is not limited to, the following: Lead end-to-end project execution, covering the entire project life cycle from initiation to closure. Develop and maintain high-quality project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables. Manage and lead cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Designers, Developers, and Testers. Work with identified tech partners to enable deployment of tech initiatives in line with the organisation's vision. Oversee project scope, sequencing, resource planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and risk analysis. Monitor project performance and proactively take corrective actions to ensure timely completion. Ensure technical soundness of solutions, overseeing design and development processes. Track project progress and manage resource utilization effectively. Handle project escalations, scope changes, and risk mitigation strategies. Continuously optimize workflows to maintain project efficiency and quality standards. Implement and adhere to project management tools for tracking and reporting. Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic and business goals. Promote a culture of continuous improvement through sprint retrospectives and performance tracking. Oversee integration of emerging technologies, such as AI and ML, into project solutions. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in project or product management. Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum. Experience working on technology solutions in the social impact sector would be preferred. Familiarity with the education, skill development, or public policy landscape in India would be an added advantage Professional Certification on project management like PMP, Prince II etc. would be preferred Required Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritize tasks and make data-driven decisions. Technical knowledge to collaborate effectively with development teams. Understanding of user-centered design principles. Proficiency in using project management and analytics tools. Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority. Desired Skills Experience working with AI/ML-driven products. Knowledge of government policies and schemes related to social development. Experience with multilingual product development for Indian languages. Background in non-profit organizations or social impact projects.

RightWalk Foundation is committed to fostering Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice by shaping and implementing impactful public policies. Through a Systems Thinking approach, we collaborate with system leaders, policymakers, and communities to drive institutional reform. Over the past eight years, our key policy interventions—such as RTE 12.1.(c) and Apprenticeship—have enabled access to quality education for over 700,000 EWS and disadvantaged children and provided 90,000 vulnerable youth with apprenticeship opportunities.