Canva

Project Manager, Education Team (Full time, 1-year contract)

Delhi, India · On-site · Contract

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EmployerCanva
LocationDelhi, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeContract
Employer posted2 months ago

What you’d be doing in this 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 our state-level initiatives, helping drive teacher adoption, support partnership initiatives, and ensure alignment with educational priorities including the National Education Policy 2020.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of education, technology, and system change — bringing creativity, collaboration, and equity into classrooms at scale.

At the moment, this role is focused on:

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 troubleshooting of 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 flag them with mitigation plans.
Support day-to-day coordination with state education departments and facilitate reviews, updates, and planning meetings.

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You're probably a match if you

Have at least 3 years of experience in the K-12 education field, especially with government schools , large private schools, or large-scale programs.
Experience in coordinating or running edtech programs through NGOs, CSR, EdTech organizations, or government partnerships.
A 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.
Comfortable juggling multiple stakeholders and timelines.
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive with a knack for solving problems.
Adaptable and creative, comfortable with uncertainty, and eager to learn, grow, and innovate.
Quickly build trust by showing integrity, credibility, and consistency in every interaction.
Show grit and resilience — you're resourceful, proactive, and action-focused.
Stay humble, open to feedback, and always looking for ways to improve.

Other stuff to know

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion, as well as how you can enhance Canva and our culture. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

We celebrate all types of skills and backgrounds at Canva so even if you don’t feel like your skills quite match what’s listed above - we still want to hear from you!

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