Manager - Education Programmes

Bhumi; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 700,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhumi is seeking an Educational Program Manager to lead strategy, planning, and execution of Bhumi's education interventions under the Bhumi Clubs initiative. The role balances programmatic excellence, volunteer engagement, and team leadership to deliver scalable educational outcomes.

The role focuses on improving learning outcomes across English, Maths, STEM, Environment Education, and IT Skilling, while expanding volunteer leadership and cross-regional scale through partnerships and community

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or an education fellowship is essential.
• 3+ years in program or project management in education.
• Experience working with volunteers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality education programme delivery through structured interventions and effective implementation.
• Maximise learning outcomes of students in English, Maths, STEM (shelter homes), Environment Education (schools), and IT Skilling (youth).
• Improve volunteer retention and develop volunteer leadership to strengthen programme ownership.
• Sustainably scale the programme across regions through innovation, partnerships, and community engagement.

Skills

Pedagogy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Facilitation

Conflict resolution

Travel willingness

Education

Master’s in Education

Education fellowship

Job description

Chennai / Virtual, India

• Salary 7,00,000 - 8,50,000 (based on candidate profile)
• State/Province Tamil Nadu
• Country India

Job Description

About the role:

The Educational Program Manager will lead the strategy, planning, and execution of Bhumi's education interventions under the Bhumi Clubs initiative. The role demands a balance of programmatic excellence, volunteer engagement, and team leadership to deliver impactful, scalable, and sustainable educational outcomes.

About the Program:

Bhumi aims to educate 1 lakh children and youth by 2035 through a volunteer-driven movement, where nurtured beneficiaries become future leaders, educators, and change-makers — creating a snowball effect of nurturing talent for an educated India.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality education programme delivery through structured interventions and effective implementation.
• Maximise learning outcomes of students in English, Maths, STEM (shelter homes), Environment Education (schools), and IT Skilling (youth).
• Improve volunteer retention and develop volunteer leadership to strengthen programme ownership.
• Sustainably scale the programme across regions through innovation, partnerships, and community engagement.

Educational Qualification/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Education, or a fellowship in education essential.
• 3+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in the education sector.
• Experience working with volunteers is essential.

Knowledge & Skill sets required:

• Good understanding of pedagogy.
• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with volunteers.
• Proactive, Self-Monitored, Resourceful, Accountable
• Problem solving and Decision-making skills are essential
• Willingness to travel nationally and locally as required
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.