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Kidzonia

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Title: </b><b>Project Manager &ndash; School Setup (Preschool / High School)</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Organization:</b><b>Kidzonia Preschool</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Department: </b><b>Projects / Infrastructure &amp; Expansion</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Location: </b><b>Mumbai / Pune</b></h2><div><i>
(Extensive on-site travel within the region)</i></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Reporting To: </b><b>National Head</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Purpose:</b></h2><div>
The Project Manager &ndash; School Setup is responsible for <b>end-to-end planning, coordination, execution, and handover of preschool and high school projects</b>, ensuring <b>timely, cost-effective, and compliant setup</b> as per Kidzonia brand, academic, and safety standards in Mumbai and Pune.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Objectives:</b></h2><ul><li>
Deliver school setup projects on time and within budget</li><li>
Ensure compliance with Kidzonia academic, brand, and safety standards</li><li>
Coordinate multiple stakeholders for seamless execution</li><li>
Ensure readiness for academic launch and regulatory approvals</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
1. Project Planning &amp; Execution</b></h2><div>
Manage <b>end-to-end project lifecycle</b> for:</div><ul><li>
New preschool setups</li><li>
High school setups (where applicable)</li><li>
Expansion or renovation of existing schools</li></ul><div>
Prepare:</div><ul><li>
Project plans</li><li>
Timelines and milestones</li><li>
Cost estimates and budgets</li></ul><div>
Track progress and ensure adherence to project schedules</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
2. Site Evaluation &amp; Feasibility Support</b></h2><div>
Support franchise and business development teams with:</div><ul><li>
Site feasibility assessments</li><li>
Area planning and space optimization</li></ul><div>
Evaluate sites based on:</div><ul><li>
Local regulations (BMC / PMC / PCMC)</li><li>
Safety, accessibility, and child-friendly design norms</li></ul><div>
Recommend layout modifications to meet compliance and brand standards</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
3. Design, Layout &amp; Branding Compliance</b></h2><div>
Coordinate with:</div><ul><li>
Architects</li><li>
Interior designers</li><li>
Civil contractors</li></ul><div>
Ensure layouts comply with:</div><ul><li>
Kidzonia brand guidelines</li><li>
Age-appropriate learning environments</li><li>
Safety and hygiene standards</li></ul><div>
Approve:</div><ul><li>
Floor plans</li><li>
Furniture layouts</li><li>
Signage and branding installations</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
4. Vendor &amp; Contractor Management</b></h2><div>
Identify, onboard, and manage:</div><ul><li>
Civil contractors</li><li>
Interior vendors</li><li>
Furniture suppliers</li><li>
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and fire safety vendors</li></ul><div>
Ensure:</div><ul><li>
Quality of work</li><li>
Timely delivery</li><li>
Cost control</li></ul><div>
Conduct regular site reviews and inspections</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
5. Budgeting &amp; Cost Control</b></h2><ul><li>
Prepare detailed <b>BOQs and cost sheets</b></li><li>
Monitor project expenses against approved budgets</li><li>
Identify cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality</li><li>
Approve vendor invoices and coordinate with finance for payments</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
6. Statutory, Safety &amp; Regulatory Compliance</b></h2><ul><li>
Ensure compliance with:</li><li>
Local municipal norms (BMC, PMC, PCMC)</li><li>
Fire safety NOC</li><li>
Health &amp; hygiene regulations</li><li>
Child safety and disaster management norms</li><li>
Coordinate documentation and inspections with authorities</li><li>
Ensure readiness for:</li><li>
Education department inspections</li><li>
Fire and safety audits</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
7. Coordination with Academics &amp; Operations</b></h2><ul><li>
Work closely with:</li><li>
Academics team for classroom requirements</li><li>
Operations team for SOP alignment</li><li>
Ensure:</li><li>
Classrooms are learning-ready</li><li>
Activity areas meet academic requirements</li><li>
Support pre-launch readiness and dry runs</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
8. Project Handover &amp; Launch Readiness</b></h2><ul><li>
Conduct final walkthroughs and snag-list closure</li><li>
Ensure:</li><li>
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment installation</li><li>
Utilities and safety systems are functional</li><li>
Handover completed project to:</li><li>
Operations team</li><li>
Franchise partner (if applicable)</li><li>
Support launch activities and opening day readiness</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
9. Reporting &amp; Documentation</b></h2><ul><li>
Maintain project documentation:</li><li>
Plans</li><li>
Approvals</li><li>
Vendor contracts</li><li>
Prepare:</li><li>
Weekly and monthly project status reports</li><li>
Risk and issue logs</li><li>
Escalate delays, risks, or deviations proactively</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
10. Risk Management &amp; Problem Resolution</b></h2><ul><li>
Identify potential risks related to:</li><li>
Timelines</li><li>
Costs</li><li>
Compliance</li><li>
Develop mitigation plans</li><li>
Resolve on-site challenges with minimal disruption</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</b></h2><ul><li>
On-time project completion</li><li>
Adherence to approved budgets</li><li>
Quality and compliance audit scores</li><li>
Number of successful launches</li><li>
Stakeholder satisfaction (internal &amp; franchise partners)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Stakeholder Management</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Internal</b></h3><ul><li>
Franchise Development Team</li><li>
Academics Team</li><li>
Operations Team</li><li>
Finance &amp; Legal Teams</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
External</b></h3><ul><li>
Architects and Contractors</li><li>
Vendors and Suppliers</li><li>
Municipal and Regulatory Authorities</li><li>
Franchise Partners / School Owners</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications &amp; Experience:</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Educational Qualifications</b></h3><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in:</div><ul><li>
Civil Engineering</li><li>
Architecture</li><li>
Construction Management</li><li>
Project Management</li></ul><div>
PMP / Prince2 certification preferred</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Experience</b></h3><div><b>
6&ndash;12+ years of experience</b> in:</div><ul><li>
School / Preschool / Institutional setup projects</li><li>
Retail or healthcare setup experience (acceptable)</li></ul><div><b>
Hands-on experience with:</b></div><ul><li>
Mumbai &amp; Pune municipal regulations</li><li>
Fire safety and education-related compliance</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills &amp; Competencies:</b></h2><ul><li>
Strong project planning and execution skills</li><li>
Vendor and contractor management expertise</li><li>
Knowledge of local compliance and safety norms</li><li>
Budgeting and cost control skills</li><li>
Strong communication and coordination ability</li><li>
Problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>
High attention to detail and quality</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Travel Requirements:</b></h2><ul><li>
Extensive local travel across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai &amp; Pune</li><li>
On-site presence required during critical phases</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation &amp; Benefits :</b></h2><ul><li>
Competitive fixed salary</li><li>
Performance-based incentives (project-linked)</li><li>
Travel and communication reimbursements</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Career Progression:</b></h2><ul><li>
Senior Project Manager</li><li>
Head &ndash; Projects / Infrastructure</li><li>
Expansion &amp; Asset Development Leadership Roles</li></ul></div>

Project Manager - Mumbai / Pune

<div></div><div><div>The role of a HR manager is important to business success. People are our most important asset and you&rsquo;ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of this role</div><div>
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Your responsibilities:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy</li><li>Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues</li><li>Manage the recruitment and selection process</li><li>Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.</li><li>Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital</li><li>Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization</li><li>Nurture a positive working environment</li><li>Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance</li><li>Maintain pay plan and benefits program</li><li>Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs</li><li>Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics</li><li>Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management</li><li>Maintains historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.</li><li>Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.</li></ul><div>
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Skill sets/Experience we require:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Proven working experience as HR manager or other HR executive</li><li>People oriented and results driven</li><li>Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics</li><li>Knowledge of HR systems and databases</li><li>Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills</li><li>Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills</li><li>Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company</li><li>In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices</li></ul><div>
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Pedigree:</b></div><div>
</div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent certifications in Human Resources or Organization Development</li><li>Active participation in HR communities like SHRM/NHRD</li></ul></div><div></div>

HR Manager

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Title: </b><b>Academics Manager</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Organization: </b><b>Kidzonia Preschool</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Department: </b><b>Academics
</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Location: </b><b>Head Office (Navi Mumbai)</b></h2><div><i>
(With periodic travel to centers)</i></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Reporting To: </b><b>Academic Head
</b></h2><div>Founder / CEO
</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Role Purpose:</b></h2><div>
The Academics Manager is responsible for <b>designing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the academic framework</b> of Kidzonia Preschool. The role ensures <b>high-quality early childhood education delivery across all company-owned and franchise centers</b>, aligned with developmental best practices, regulatory norms, and the brand philosophy.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Objectives:</b></h2><div>
Maintain consistent academic quality across all centers</div><div>
Ensure curriculum effectiveness, relevance, and child-centric outcomes</div><div>
Support teachers and center heads in academic excellence</div><div>
Drive continuous improvement through training, monitoring, and innovation</div><div>
Ensure compliance with early childhood education standards</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h2><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
1. Curriculum Design &amp; Development</b></h2><div>
Design, review, and update <b>age-appropriate curriculum</b> for:</div><div>
Playgroup</div><div>
Nursery</div><div>
Junior KG</div><div>
Senior KG</div><div>
Ensure curriculum aligns with:</div><div>
NEP 2020 guidelines</div><div>
Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP)</div><div>
Play-based and experiential learning philosophies</div><div>
Integrate:</div><div>
Cognitive, socio-emotional, physical, language, and creative development</div><div>
Life skills, values, and school-readiness competencies</div><div>
Develop <b>academic calendars, weekly plans, lesson plans, and activity frameworks</b></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
2. Academic Implementation &amp; Standardization</b></h2><div>
Ensure <b>uniform academic delivery</b> across all Kidzonia centers</div><div>
Develop and maintain:</div><div>
Academic SOPs</div><div>
Teaching methodologies</div><div>
Classroom processes</div><div>
Monitor implementation through:</div><div>
School visits</div><div>
Virtual reviews</div><div>
Academic audits</div><div>
Identify gaps and implement corrective measures</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
3. Teacher Training &amp; Capability Building</b></h2><div>
Design and conduct:</div><div>
Induction training for new teachers</div><div>
Ongoing refresher and upskilling programs</div><div>
Train teachers on:</div><div>
Child psychology and early learning pedagogy</div><div>
Classroom management</div><div>
Observation and assessment techniques</div><div>
Create and manage <b>Teacher Training Modules, Manuals, and Toolkits</b></div><div>
Mentor teachers and center academic coordinators</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
4. Child Assessment &amp; Learning Outcomes</b></h2><div>
Design and implement <b>age-appropriate assessment frameworks</b></div><div>
Ensure assessments are:</div><div>
Observational</div><div>
Continuous</div><div>
Non-stressful and child-friendly</div><div>
Monitor:</div><div>
Individual child progress</div><div>
Classroom-level learning outcomes</div><div>
Guide teachers on:</div><div>
Documentation and record-keeping</div><div>
Individualized learning plans where required</div><div>
Ensure smooth <b>transition readiness</b> to primary schooling</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
5. Academic Quality Monitoring &amp; Audits</b></h2><div>
Conduct regular:</div><div>
Academic audits</div><div>
Classroom observations</div><div>
Teacher performance evaluations</div><div>
Prepare detailed <b>academic audit reports</b> with actionable insights</div><div>
Ensure timely closure of audit observations</div><div>
Maintain academic quality benchmarks across all centers</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
6. Learning Resources &amp; Content Development</b></h2><div>
Develop and approve:</div><div>
Teacher manuals</div><div>
Activity books</div><div>
Learning aids and TLMs</div><div>
Digital content (if applicable)</div><div>
Coordinate with vendors for:</div><div>
Printing and material quality</div><div>
Age-appropriateness and safety standards</div><div>
Ensure cost-effective yet high-quality learning resources</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
7. Parent Communication &amp; Engagement (Academic)</b></h2><div>
Develop structured:</div><div>
Parent orientation programs</div><div>
Academic presentations and workshops</div><div>
Support centers in handling:</div><div>
Academic queries and concerns</div><div>
Parent feedback related to curriculum and learning</div><div>
Create parent communication material:</div><div>
Learning updates</div><div>
Progress reports</div><div>
Home engagement activities</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
8. Compliance, Safety &amp; Regulatory Alignment</b></h2><div>
Ensure academic practices comply with:</div><div>
NEP 2020</div><div>
State education department guidelines</div><div>
Child safety and protection policies</div><div>
Integrate:</div><div>
POSH awareness (where applicable)</div><div>
Inclusive education practices</div><div>
Health, hygiene, and safety education</div><div>
Support centers during inspections and audits</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
9. Academic Innovation &amp; Continuous Improvement</b></h2><div>
Research emerging trends in:</div><div>
Early childhood education</div><div>
Pedagogy and child development</div><div>
Introduce:</div><div>
New programs</div><div>
Enrichment modules</div><div>
Learning innovations</div><div>
Use data and feedback to refine curriculum and delivery models</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
10. Cross-Functional Collaboration</b></h2><div>
Work closely with:</div><div>
Operations team (center processes)</div><div>
Franchise team (onboarding &amp; compliance)</div><div>
Marketing team (academic positioning, content)</div><div>
Support franchise onboarding by:</div><div>
Delivering academic orientation</div><div>
Approving readiness for launch</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</b></h2><div>
Academic audit scores across centers</div><div>
Teacher training completion and effectiveness</div><div>
Consistency of curriculum implementation</div><div>
Parent satisfaction related to academics</div><div>
Child development and school-readiness outcomes</div><div>
Reduction in academic non-compliance issues</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Stakeholder Management</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Internal</b></h3><div>
Academic Head / Director</div><div>
Teachers and Center Heads</div><div>
Operations, Franchise, and Marketing Teams</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
External</b></h3><div>
Parents (academic interface)</div><div>
Curriculum consultants (if any)</div><div>
Training partners and content vendors</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications &amp; Experience</b></h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Educational Qualifications</b></h3><div>
Master&rsquo;s degree in:</div><div>
Early Childhood Education</div><div>
Child Development</div><div>
Education / Psychology</div><div>
B.Ed / D.Ed / ECCE certification preferred</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience</b></h3><div><b>
6&ndash;12+ years of experience</b> in:</div><div>
Preschool academics</div><div>
Curriculum design and implementation</div><div>
Teacher training and mentoring</div><div>
Experience with <b>multi-center or franchise preschool networks</b> preferred</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Skills &amp; Competencies</b></h2><div>
Strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy</div><div>
Curriculum design and academic planning skills</div><div>
Teacher training and mentoring expertise</div><div>
Analytical and observation skills</div><div>
Excellent communication and presentation skills</div><div>
High empathy, patience, and child-centric mindset</div><div>
Strong documentation and reporting skills</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Travel Requirements</b></h2><div>
Periodic travel to centers for audits, training, and reviews</div><div>
Virtual support for remote locations</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Compensation &amp; Benefits</b><b>
</b></h2><div>Competitive fixed salary</div><div>
Performance-linked incentives (if applicable)</div><div>
Travel reimbursements</div><div>
Professional development opportunities</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Career Progression</b></h2><div>
Senior Academics Manager</div><div>
Head / Director &ndash; Academics</div><div>
Chief Academic Officer (CAO)</div></div><div></div>

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