Program Manager – EdTech

*About the job* We are looking for a Program Manager to lead our K-12 Makerspace and Innovation programs from concept to classroom. You will guide a cross-functional team of developers, designers, and curriculum specialists to build engaging, hands-on learning experiences. You will also work directly with schools and educators to make sure the programs deliver real learning outcomes. *Program & Team Leadership* * Plan, manage, and deliver Makerspace and Innovation programs across multiple schools or client accounts. * Lead and coordinate the development team, setting sprint goals, timelines, and priorities. * Manage program budgets, resources, risks, and delivery milestones. * Run regular reviews and report progress to leadership and stakeholders. * Plan, manage, and deliver Makerspace and Innovation programs across multiple schools or client accounts. * Lead and coordinate the engineering team of Full Stack, Frontend (FE), and Backend (BE) developers, setting sprint goals, timelines, and priorities. * Run agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives) and keep FE, BE, and design work in sync. * Manage releases, code review cycles, and QA handoffs with the engineering team. * Manage program budgets, resources, risks, and delivery milestones. * Report progress to leadership and stakeholders. *Curriculum Design (K-12)* * Design and oversee age-appropriate, project-based curriculum for Grades K-12 in areas such as robotics, electronics, coding, 3D printing, design thinking, and STEAM. * Align curriculum with relevant frameworks (NEP 2020, NGSS, CBSE/ICSE, IB, or others, as applicable). * Create lesson plans, project kits, assessment rubrics, and teacher guides. * Review and update content regularly using classroom feedback and learning outcomes. * *Lead the design function:* define design roles (UI/UX, learning material, and Makerspace/kit designers), set design standards, and manage design reviews and timelines. * Work with designers to turn wireframes and prototypes into working features, keeping design and engineering aligned through handoffs in Figma and GitHub. * Translate educational goals into clear user stories, requirements, and acceptance criteria for Full Stack, FE, and BE developers. * Oversee the development of learning platforms, dashboards, and digital tools, from prototype to launch. * Own the product backlog and roadmap, balancing technical constraints, timelines, and classroom needs. Customer Training & Enablement * *Design the customer training framework* for schools, teachers, administrators, and students, including onboarding, certification, and ongoing professional development. * Create training materials such as workshop decks, teacher guides, video tutorials, hands-on kit guides, quick-start manuals, and FAQs. * Plan and deliver training in multiple formats: in-person workshops, virtual sessions, and self-paced modules. * *Build and manage a trainer team* (internal trainers, master trainers, or partners), including training-the-trainer programs and quality standards. * Schedule and coordinate training across schools, managing logistics, timelines, and resources. * Track training effectiveness through attendance, feedback scores, teacher confidence, adoption rates, and student outcomes. * Continuously improve training content using classroom observations and customer feedback. * Set up support channels (helpdesk, community, office hours) to keep customers successful after training. *Product & Design Collaboration* * Work with designers on learning materials, digital platforms, and Makerspace layouts. * Translate educational goals into clear requirements for the development team. * Oversee the development of learning tools, platforms, or kits, from prototype to launch. *Customer & Stakeholder Management* * Serve as the main contact for schools, administrators, and educators. * Conduct product demos, pilot programs, and workshops. * Gather feedback from teachers and students and turn it into program improvements. * Support Makerspace setup, teacher onboarding, and ongoing training. Program & Team Leadership * Plan, manage, and deliver Makerspace and Innovation programs across multiple schools or client accounts. * *Design and build the program team:* define roles and team structure across Full Stack, Frontend, Backend, design, and curriculum, and plan capacity as programs grow. * *Lead hiring and onboarding* for developers, designers, curriculum designers, and trainers, working with HR and leadership. * Lead and coordinate the engineering team, setting sprint goals, timelines, and priorities. * Run agile ceremonies and keep FE, BE, and design work in sync. * Set team goals and KPIs, conduct regular performance check-ins, and mentor team members. * Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. * Manage program budgets, resources, risks, and delivery milestones. Required Qualifications * *Master's degree* (M.Tech, MBA, or equivalent) with a *B.Tech / B.E.* in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. * *12+ years of experience* in program or project management, ideally in EdTech, STEM education, or innovation programs, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. * Proven experience leading and scaling cross-functional teams of Full Stack, Frontend, and Backend developers and designers. * Experience building and managing teams, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management. * Working understanding of the software development lifecycle, web application architecture, APIs, and databases, with the ability to discuss technical trade-offs. * Hands-on experience designing K-12 curriculum, especially for Makerspace, STEM/STEAM, or innovation labs. * Experience designing and delivering training programs for teachers, educators, or enterprise customers. * Strong understanding of project-based learning and design thinking. * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience delivering product demos, client sessions, and leadership presentations. * Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Asana, Trello, Figma, GitHub, or similar). Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year Benefits: * Health insurance * Paid sick time * Paid time off * Provident Fund Work Location: In person