Program Lead-Punjab

Rocket Learning; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning, in partnership with ICDS, SCERT and Department of Education, Punjab, is actively working to implement 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. Leading a regional team, you will drive SOP development, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in program management, field operations, or implementation roles (NGO or government partnerships preferred)
• Prior team management experience
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Proficiency in Google Sheets, Forms, and basic data interpretation
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across Punjab
• Excellent command of English and Punjabi

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Google Sheets

English & Punjabi fluency

Tools

Google Forms

Google Sheets

Job description

Program Lead Punjab

Location: Chandigarh, Punjab | Frequent travel across districts

Type: Full-time

Expected Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Rocket Learning, in partnership with ICDS, SCERT and Department of Education, Punjab, is actively working to implement 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. Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Rocket Learning’s ECCE initiatives in Punjab
2. Government Liaison: Build and manage strong working relationships with state department, district officials and other stakeholders
3. Team Management: Recruit, train and manage a team of regional academic experts & field staff
4. Operational Planning: Use field insights and data analytics to create SOPs and support decision-making
5. Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure timely data collection and reporting on key program indicators (coverage, activation, engagement)
6. Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (content, tech, media, research) to localize and implement interventions
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Rocket Learning in external meetings, workshops and field reviews

Key Outcomes

1. Successful program implementation in all districts of Punjab
2. Achievement of key metrics (coverage, activation and engagement)
3. High-quality field team in place and functioning effectively
4. Seamless alignment and coordination with ICDS and other partners
5. 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 Punjab
6. Excellent command of English and Punjabi
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