Application Guide
How to Apply for Senior Project Manager/ Project Manager, PM SHRI Schools
at Peepul
🏢 About Peepul
Peepul is an education-focused organization working on the PM SHRI Schools initiative, which aims to transform government schools across India into exemplary institutions. The company uniquely combines public sector impact with private sector efficiency, offering the chance to work on a nationally significant education reform project while enjoying the flexibility of remote work. This role provides an opportunity to directly contribute to improving educational outcomes for thousands of students through systemic change.
About This Role
This Senior Project Manager/Project Manager role involves overseeing multiple concurrent projects within the PM SHRI Schools initiative, requiring coordination across government stakeholders, implementation partners, and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of school transformation goals. The position is impactful because successful project execution directly translates to improved educational infrastructure, teacher training, and learning outcomes in government schools across India, making this a high-visibility role with national significance.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves morning virtual stand-ups with implementation teams across different states, reviewing project timelines and budget reports for multiple school transformation projects, coordinating with state education department officials via video conference to address implementation challenges, and updating project documentation to ensure alignment with PM SHRI Schools guidelines. The afternoon might include risk assessment meetings, developing status reports for senior stakeholders, and planning resource allocation for upcoming project phases across different geographical locations.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Peepul Is Looking For
- Has 5+ years of project management experience specifically managing multiple education or public sector projects simultaneously, with demonstrable experience in government stakeholder management
- Possesses strong experience with project management tools commonly used in education or development sectors (like Asana, Trello, or government-specific systems) and can provide specific examples of managing remote project teams
- Has either PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials, with particular emphasis on experience managing projects with fixed government timelines and compliance requirements
- Demonstrates specific experience in budget management for public-private partnership projects, with examples of cost control in education or social sector initiatives
📝 Tips for Applying to Peepul
Quantify your experience managing 'multiple projects simultaneously' with specific numbers (e.g., 'managed 8 concurrent school infrastructure projects across 3 states') rather than generic statements
Highlight any experience working with government education departments or public sector stakeholders, as this is crucial for the PM SHRI Schools context
Tailor your resume to emphasize remote project management experience, specifically how you've coordinated cross-functional teams virtually in previous roles
If you have PMP certification, mention it prominently in your application summary, as this is explicitly noted as a plus in the requirements
Include specific examples of project documentation you've developed for education or government projects, as this role emphasizes maintaining project documentation for stakeholder reporting
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Demonstrate understanding of the PM SHRI Schools initiative's goals and how your project management experience aligns with transforming government schools", 'Provide specific examples of managing projects with government stakeholders or in the education sector, highlighting coordination with multiple parties', 'Explain your approach to managing multiple projects remotely, including tools and methodologies you use to ensure timely completion', "Share a brief case study of how you've identified and mitigated project risks in previous education or public sector projects"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Research the PM SHRI Schools initiative's specific goals, current implementation status, and which states are currently involved
- → Understand Peepul's role as an implementation partner in government education projects and their previous work in school transformation
- → Learn about the challenges in Indian government school education reform and how project management addresses these systemic issues
- → Review recent news about public-private partnerships in Indian education to understand the current landscape
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with generic project management experience without highlighting specific education or public sector project examples
- Failing to address how you would manage remote coordination with government stakeholders, which is crucial for this remote position
- Submitting a resume that doesn't clearly demonstrate experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with quantifiable results
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
Congratulations!