Program Lead, Punjab
Chandigarh - India
Job Summary
Role: Program Lead Punjab
Experience: 7 years
Salary: upto 16 LPA
Role Overview
The Program Lead will spearhead the statewide implementation of Rocket Learnings Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program in partnership with ICDS SCERT and the Department of Education Punjab. The role involves leading end-to-end program rollout managing government relationships overseeing field teams and ensuring data-driven execution across districts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead statewide planning rollout and performance management of ECCE initiatives
- Build and manage strong relationships with state and district government stakeholders
- Recruit train and supervise regional academic experts and field staff
- Develop SOPs using field insights and data analytics
- Monitor program metrics (coverage activation engagement) and ensure timely reporting
- Coordinate with internal teams (content tech research media) for effective implementation
- Represent the organization in review meetings workshops and field visits
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required (Masters preferred)
- 68 years in program management field operations or government partnership roles
- Prior experience managing teams
- Experience working with government systems preferred
Skills:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Sheets Forms and data interpretation
- Fluency in English and Punjabi
- Strong problem-solving and execution mindset
- Willingness to travel up to 50% across Punjab
Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on July 7 2026 on Ground Zero
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