Program Lead – Government Partnerships in Punjab | Rocket Learning

aikyam; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning is seeking a Program Lead – Punjab to drive the ECCE programme across the state, coordinating with ICDS, SCERT, Education Department and district officials. You will manage field teams, strengthen partnerships, and ensure high-quality delivery with data-driven insights.

The role requires 6–8 years in programme management or field operations, strong leadership, and fluency in English and Punjabi, with travel up to 50% across Punjab.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in programme management or field operations.
• Experience leading teams and managing diverse stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Forms and data analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Punjab.
• Fluency in English and Punjabi.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Experience in education, ECCE, government partnerships or community programmes preferred.
• Lead a statewide programme impacting lakhs of young children.
• Work closely with government departments and public systems.
• Experience in technology-enabled, data-driven programme implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, rollout, and implementation of the ECCE programme across Punjab.
• Build and maintain relationships with state departments, district officials and key stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, and manage regional academic experts and field teams.
• Use field insights and programme data to improve planning and decision-making.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure timely reporting of key indicators.
• Coordinate with content, technology, research and media teams for programme implementation.
• Represent Rocket Learning in government meetings, workshops and field reviews.

Skills

Programme management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis with Sheets

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Bilingual English/Punjabi

Tools

Google Forms

Data analysis tools

Job description

Program Lead – Government Partnerships in Punjab | Rocket Learning

Rocket Learning

Rocket Learning is an ed-tech non-profit transforming early childhood education by partnering with governments, parents, and communities to improve learning outcomes for millions of children across India.

Role

As the Program Lead – Punjab, you will lead the end-to-end implementation of Rocket Learning's Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programme across the state. You will work closely with ICDS, SCERT, the Department of Education, and district officials while managing field teams, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring high-quality programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, rollout, and implementation of the ECCE programme across Punjab.
• Build and maintain relationships with state departments, district officials and key stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, and manage regional academic experts and field teams.
• Use field insights and programme data to improve planning and decision-making.
• Monitor programme performance and ensure timely reporting of key indicators.
• Coordinate with content, technology, research and media teams for programme implementation.
• Represent Rocket Learning in government meetings, workshops and field reviews.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of experience in programme management, field operations or implementation roles.
• Prior experience managing teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Google Forms and data analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% across Punjab.
• Fluency in English and Punjabi.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership abilities.
• Experience in education, ECCE, government partnerships, or community programmes is preferred.
• Lead a statewide programme impacting lakhs of young children.
• Work closely with government departments and public systems.
• Gain experience in technology-enabled, data-driven programme implementation.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment with opportunities for growth.

Apply

Interested candidates can apply through the application link below.