World Change Starts with Educated Children® 

IMPORTANT: All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located. Room to Read is not able to provide sponsorship.

Position Overview:   

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Associate Project Lead- Technology to support the delivery and management of end-to-end implementation of technology & edtech initiatives across Room to Read operating countries. This role will be responsible for, working at the intersection of education, technology, and AI-enabled solutions.

Reporting into global technology leadership, the role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work across internal teams, vendors, and international partners. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on complex, multi-country education technology initiatives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Assist in the planning and management of project schedule, milestones, deliverables, and risks

• Track project progress and prepare regular updates and reports for leadership

• Prepare and plan for app training to cross-functional team & end app users

• Coordinate with technology team, cross-functional teams, external vendors & other stakeholders on project delivery and implementation plans

• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders

Other responsibilities:

• Coordinate project related procurement,

• Support partner onboarding and scheduling project cadence

• Support pilots, rollouts, and app expansion to other regions, as required

• Deeply understanding functional application requirements and convert into technical language

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Project Management, Education Technology or related field.

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in project management, project coordination, or technology-enabled programs

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and coordination skills

• Proven ability to support complex projects in dynamic environments

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new tools and technologies

Preferred:

• Prior experience in EdTech, education programs, or learning solutions

• Exposure to AI-driven or data-enabled applications

• Ability to understand AI capabilities, limitations, and risks, including data privacy, ethics, and responsible AI use

• Experience working on international or multi-country projects

• Certifications in AI, project management, or related fields

Compensation:

Room to Read offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.  

Project Management Expectations

• Hands-on experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or hybrid models

• Ability to manage complex project plans involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and international teams

• Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, or equivalent)

• Strong ability to balance scope, timelines, and quality in dynamic project environments

Mobility Requirement

Candidates must be open to relocating to Delhi/NCR if not already based there and willing to travel domestically and internationally, as required by the project.

Employment Terms

This is a fixed-term, project-based contractual role, aligned with the project duration which currently is until December 2027. Continuation beyond the project is subject to organizational needs, funding availability, and performance.

Child Protection Principles

• Room to Read is committed to the education and welfare of children and protecting them from abuse and exploitation

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation.

• All children have the right to be free from abuse and exploitation, including neglect, maltreatment, and physical, mental or sexual violence, injury or abuse.

• All children should be treated with respect and dignity.

• The well-being of the child is Room to Read’s first priority when dealing with all identified or suspected cases of child abuse.

• Room to Read shall integrate child protection into all its organizational strategies, structures and work practices.

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Principles

• Room to Read Representatives must create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.

• Room to Read has zero tolerance for adult sexual exploitation and abuse. 

• Sexual exploitation and abuse are serious violations of fundamental human rights and will not be accepted or tolerated.

• All adults should be treated with respect and dignity.

• Room to Read implements a survivor-centered approach, putting the survivor’s rights and dignity at the forefront.

• Survivors referred to available professional assistance (e.g. mental health counselling), upon consent.

Room to Read is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds.

Read is a child-safe organization; all personnel must adhere to Room to Read’s Child Protection Policy, Child Protection Code of Conduct and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policy.

About Room to Read:   

Founded in 2000 on the belief that World Change Starts with Educated Children®, Room to Read envisions a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality, where all children have room to read, learn and grow – creating lasting change. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers of the early grades in literacy instruction; create and publish quality books and curricular materials in local languages; and establish children’s libraries filled with diverse children’s books that can be enjoyed at school and home. Our Gender Equality Portfolio supports adolescents, particularly girls, in developing life skills that promote gender equality, helping them to pursue lifelong learning and make informed decisions.

We support young people of all genders to overcome gender biases and build the knowledge and skills to create a gender-equal world. Room to Read collaborates with local communities, partner organizations, publishers, and governments to test and implement innovative models that can be integrated into the education system to deliver positive outcomes for children at scale. To date, Room to Read has benefited more than 50 million children in 28 countries.

Learn more at www.roomtoread.org.