Project Manager

NxtWave is one of India’s fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups. NxtWave is revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay) and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). The startup is backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns.NxtWave is an official partner for NSDC, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, and Startup India. The startup has received accolades as ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house.By offering vernacular content and interactive learning, NxtWave is breaking the entry barrier for learning tech skills. Learning in their mother tongue helps learners achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 450+ districts across India. In just 2 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1000+ companies including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.Scale at which we operate on tech level (as on July 22)50 Cr+ learning minutes spent12 Cr+ Code Runs2Bn.+ API Requests Handled by our serversKnow more about NxtWave: https://www.ccbp.inRead more about us in the news - Economic Times | The Hindu | Yourstory | VCCircleHere is a matching Job Description for the Project Manager role, aligned in structure and tone with the Operations Specialist listing you provided:Job SummaryWe are looking for a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead the planning and execution of student evaluations across Intensive, Academy, and External Pool cohorts. This role involves overseeing the end-to-end operations of evaluations, coordinating with multiple teams, and ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. The ideal candidate should have strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced environment.Key ResponsibilitiesEvaluation Planning & Execution:Manage the lifecycle of student evaluations — from scheduling to delivery and result tracking.Ensure evaluations are conducted on time, consistently, and in alignment with academic objectives.Coordinate with academic, content, operations, and tech teams for seamless execution.Team Coordination:Align multiple stakeholders to shared timelines and quality standards.Monitor progress and resolve roadblocks during evaluation cycles.Maintain accountability and clear communication across all functions involved.Process Optimization:Implement standardized workflows and documentation for evaluation operations.Identify inefficiencies in current processes and propose improvements.Ensure compliance with evaluation policies and maintain data accuracy.Reporting & Insights:Track key performance indicators related to evaluation delivery.Generate timely reports and highlight risks, delays, or gaps in execution.Provide actionable insights to enhance planning and delivery.RequirementsProven experience in project management or operations roles.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex workflows.Proficiency in using project tracking tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or similar).Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Preferred:Background in education, EdTech, or program management.Familiarity with student evaluation systems and academic operations.