Program Lead- Andhra Pradesh

Rocket Learning; Guntur District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to lead a state-wide intervention

Exposure to government systems

Collaborative work culture

Room to innovate and grow

Job summary

A teaching initiative is seeking a Program Lead for their ECCE program in West Bengal. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of program management experience, including stakeholder engagement and team management. Responsibilities include leading the program's implementation, coordinating with district officials, and ensuring data-driven decision-making. Proficiency in Google Sheets is required, along with strong communication skills in English and Bengali. This role involves up to 50% travel across West Bengal and offers a chance to make a significant impact on children's education.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in program management or field operations.
• Experience in team management.
• Proficiency in English and Bengali is a must.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across West Bengal.
• Excellent command of English and Bengali.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, mission-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of ECCE initiatives.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Recruit and manage regional experts and staff.
• Collect and report program data.
• Collaborate with internal teams for interventions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (content, tech, media, research) to localize and implement interventions.
• Represent Rocket Learning in external meetings, workshops and field reviews.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Problem-solving

Field operations

Team management

English language

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Forms

Job description

About the Role

Rocket Learning, in partnership with ICDS West Bengal, is launching its ECCE program statewide. As a Program Lead, you will be responsible for successful planning, rollout, and management of the program across all districts. This includes stakeholder engagement, team leadership, performance tracking and cross‑functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the end‑to‑end implementation of Rocket Learning’s ECCE initiatives in West Bengal.
2. Build and manage strong working relationships with state department, district officials and other stakeholders.
3. Recruit, train and manage a team of regional academic experts & field staff.
4. Use field insights and data analytics to create SOPs and support decision‑making.
5. Ensure timely data collection and reporting on key program indicators (coverage, activation, engagement).
6. Collaborate with internal teams (content, tech, media, research) to localize and implement interventions.
7. Represent Rocket Learning in external meetings, workshops and field reviews.

Requirements

Key Outcomes

• Successful program launch in all districts in West Bengal.
• Achievement of key metrics (coverage, activation and engagement).
• High‑quality field team in place and functioning effectively.
• Seamless alignment and coordination with ICDS and other partners.
• Timely reporting and course‑correction based on program data.

Required Qualifications

1. 6–8 years of experience in program management, field operations or implementation roles (NGO or government partnerships preferred).
2. Prior team management experience.
3. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
4. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Forms, and basic data interpretation.
5. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across West Bengal.
6. Excellent command of English and Bengali.
7. Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive, mission‑driven mindset.

Preferred Experience

1. Background in education, ECCE or public systems.
2. Experience in multi‑stakeholder projects, particularly with government engagement.
3. Familiarity with community‑based programs.

What You’ll Gain

1. Opportunity to lead a state‑wide intervention impacting lakhs of children.
2. Deep exposure to government systems and policy implementation.
3. Hands‑on experience in technology, content and data‑driven program design.
4. A collaborative, mission‑oriented work culture with room to innovate and grow.