Tare Zameen Par
Website:
tarezameenpar.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/tare-zameen-par
Seniority: Entry level
Industries: Education Administration Programs
Job details:
Job Description
Program Manager – STEM Education & CSR Projects
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka (Travel Required Across India)
Department
Programs & Operations
Reports To
Head – Operations / COO
About the Organization
We are an organization working towards transforming science and STEM education across India through innovative educational initiatives. Our programs include establishing STEM Labs, Atal Tinkering Labs, Robotics & AI Labs, Astronomy Labs, Digital Planetariums, Science Parks, Mobile Science Labs, teacher capacity building, and distribution of educational learning resources such as telescopes, science kits, anatomy models, robotics kits, and hands-on STEM learning materials.
Our projects are implemented in collaboration with CSR partners, government departments, educational institutions, and NGOs with the objective of creating sustainable learning ecosystems.
Position Summary
The Program Manager will be responsible for the complete implementation and successful delivery of CSR-funded STEM education projects from project initiation to closure.
Once a fundraising opportunity is converted into a project, the Program Manager takes ownership of planning, budgeting, procurement coordination, implementation, stakeholder management, reporting, and sustainability of the project.
The role requires excellent project management skills along with strong understanding of science education, STEM learning, teacher capacity building, and monitoring & evaluation.
The candidate should be equally comfortable in classrooms, government offices, vendor meetings, and field implementation.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Planning & Delivery
- Take complete ownership after project approval.
- Study the agreement, scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and milestones.
- Prepare detailed implementation plans.
- Develop execution timelines.
- Prepare project budgets in consultation with management.
- Allocate responsibilities among internal teams.
- Track project progress against milestones.
- Ensure timely completion of deliverables.
2. CSR Project Execution
Coordinate execution of projects such as:
- STEM Laboratories
- Tinkering Labs
- Robotics & AI Labs
- Astronomy Labs
- Digital Planetariums
- Mobile Science Labs
- Science Parks
- Science Galleries
- Teacher Training Programs
- School Innovation Programs
- Science Kit Distribution
- Telescope Distribution
- Anatomy Labs
- Mathematics Labs
- Library Learning Resources
- STEM Learning Materials
3. Procurement & Vendor Coordination
- Coordinate with approved vendors.
- Obtain quotations.
- Compare technical specifications.
- Evaluate quality standards.
- Monitor manufacturing schedules.
- Track logistics and dispatch.
- Ensure timely delivery.
- Verify received materials.
- Conduct quality inspections.
- Resolve procurement-related issues.
4. Budget Management
- Prepare project budgets.
- Monitor expenditures.
- Track procurement costs.
- Ensure project implementation within approved budget.
- Prepare utilization statements.
- Maintain financial documentation for audits.
5. Installation & Commissioning
Coordinate installation of:
- STEM Labs
- Robotics Labs
- Science Laboratories
- Planetarium Systems
- Educational Displays
- Learning Equipment
Ensure:
- Proper setup
- Functional testing
- Safety compliance
- Acceptance by schools/institutions
6. Teacher Training & Capacity Building
Conduct orientation and training sessions for:
- Teachers
- School Coordinators
- Principals
- Government Officials
Training includes:
- Laboratory utilization
- Activity-based learning
- Equipment handling
- Safety guidelines
- Lesson integration
- Maintenance practices
- Student engagement techniques
7. STEM Education Facilitation
Demonstrate educational equipment including:
- Science Kits
- Robotics Kits
- Telescopes
- Anatomy Models
- Physics Demonstration Models
- Mathematics Learning Kits
- Astronomy Equipment
- AI & Coding Kits
The Program Manager should be capable of explaining scientific concepts in an engaging manner suitable for students and teachers.
8. Monitoring & Sustainability
Ensure long-term sustainability of installed projects by:
- Regular follow-up visits
- Virtual monitoring
- School coordination
- Maintenance planning
- Usage tracking
- Equipment health monitoring
- Teacher engagement
- Student participation analysis
Recommend improvements wherever required.
9. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)
Design and implement evaluation systems including:
- Baseline Surveys
- Need Assessment
- Midline Evaluation
- Endline Assessment
- Feedback Collection
- Impact Assessment
- Learning Outcome Analysis
- Beneficiary Satisfaction Surveys
Generate measurable impact indicators.
10. Documentation & Reporting
Prepare professional reports including:
- Project Reports
- Progress Reports
- Monthly Reports
- Completion Reports
- CSR Impact Reports
- Case Studies
- Success Stories
- Beneficiary Testimonials
- Photo Documentation
- Video Documentation
- Utilization Certificates
- Project Dashboards
11. Stakeholder Management
Coordinate with:
- CSR Partners
- Corporate Representatives
- School Management
- Government Departments
- District Education Officers
- Principals
- Teachers
- Vendors
- Logistics Partners
- Internal Teams
Maintain professional communication throughout project execution.
12. Field Visits
Travel extensively for:
- Need Assessment
- Site Surveys
- Installation
- Monitoring
- Training
- Project Reviews
- CSR Visits
- Impact Assessment
13. Quality Assurance
Ensure:
- High-quality educational content
- Correct installation
- Proper branding
- Accurate documentation
- Compliance with project specifications
- Timely delivery
- Beneficiary satisfaction
14. Continuous Improvement
- Identify new educational resources.
- Suggest improvements to existing programs.
- Recommend innovative STEM learning solutions.
- Develop scalable implementation models.
- Improve project efficiency and quality.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in one or more of the following:
- Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Engineering
- Education
- STEM Education
- Technology
- Project Management
Preferred:
- B.Ed./M.Ed.
- M.Sc.
- MBA (Project Management)
Experience
Preferred: 3–8 years
Experience in one or more of the following:
- CSR Projects
- NGO Program Management
- Education Sector
- STEM Education
- School Programs
- Science Communication
- Laboratory Setup
- Educational Technology
- Vendor Coordination
- Government Projects
Required Skills
Project Management
- Planning
- Scheduling
- Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Documentation
- Execution
- Stakeholder Coordination
Technical Knowledge
Good understanding of:
- STEM Education
- Science Education
- Robotics
- AI Education
- Astronomy
- Physics Demonstrations
- Educational Equipment
- Laboratory Infrastructure
Communication Skills
Excellent ability to:
- Conduct workshops
- Deliver presentations
- Train teachers
- Explain scientific concepts
- Write reports
- Coordinate multiple stakeholders
Computer Skills
Proficiency in:
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Project Tracking Tools
- Online Survey Tools
- Basic Data Analysis
Personal Attributes
- Passion for education
- Strong leadership
- Problem-solving mindset
- High ownership and accountability
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask
- Willingness to travel extensively
- Positive attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Projects completed on time
- Budget adherence
- Quality of implementation
- CSR partner satisfaction
- Teacher training sessions completed
- Number of schools successfully implemented
- Sustainability score after project completion
- Beneficiary satisfaction rating
- Report submission timeliness
- Vendor performance
- Documentation quality
- Impact assessment completion
- Repeat CSR engagements supported
- Improvement in utilization of installed STEM resources
Travel Requirement
This role involves frequent travel across India for project implementation, training, monitoring, quality assurance, and stakeholder meetings.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to transform STEM education across India.
- Work with leading CSR partners and government agencies.
- Build innovative science education ecosystems.
- Create measurable social impact.
- Work on cutting-edge educational technologies.
- Contribute to national education initiatives while shaping future-ready learning experiences.
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