Program Manager PMU - Kolkata

Rocket Learning; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning in Kolkata, West Bengal, is seeking a Program Manager for PMU to oversee state-level program rollout onsite. The role involves liaising with state officials, coordinating district activities, and delivering dashboards and training materials.

Requires 2–3 years in development, Bengali fluency, and strong reporting skills (Excel/Canva). Independent, mission-driven leadership in a government context is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in the development sector.
• Proficiency in Bengali language.
• Strong liaison with government systems and stakeholders.
• Excellent Excel and Canva skills for reporting.
• Experience with NEP 2020, Aadharshila/Navchetana ECCE curricula.
• Ability to work independently in a government environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between Rocket Learning and State Dept for approvals and updates.
• Coordinate with district officials for program activities and monitoring.
• Prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations for review meetings.
• Draft official letters, notes, and briefs for departmental communications.
• Support training design and delivery for officials.
• Track data and share progress updates.

Skills

Bengali language proficiency

Strong communication

Government liaison

Independent working

Tools

Excel

Canva

Job description

Program Manager PMU West Bengal

Location – Kolkata/Onsite

Key results

• 1. Establishing strong connections with state stakeholders & officials.
• 2. Strengthen coordination across the state, district & field level for smooth program rollout.
• 3. Become trusted advisor on ECCE.
• 4. Ensure timely & quality execution of program activities.
• 5 Support planning & delivery of trainings & workshops.
• 6. Track data, document progress & share regular updates.

Key activities

• 1. Liaise between RL and State Dept. for approvals, documentation, and updates.
• 2. Communicating regularly with all key stakeholders alongside senior officials.
• 3. Coordination with district officials for program activities & monitoring.
• 4. Taking ownership of the projects/workstreams and managing it end-to-end.
• 5. Prepare dashboards, reports & presentations for review meetings.
• 6. Developing and maintaining relations with multiple government officials.
• 7. Draft official letters, notes, and briefs for departmental communication.
• 8. Support the design & delivery of training for AWWs, Supervisors, CDPOs & other officials.

Areas of responsibility

• 1. Government liaison & coordination
• 2. Being a team player and supporting the team.
• 3. Prepare a calendar and tracker sheets, track progress, analyze data, and prepare & share updates & reports.
• 4. Assist in planning, coordination & administration tasks.

Critical factors for success

• 1. Ability to liaison with government systems on a regular basis.
• 2. Ability to take leadership in ambiguous situations, even when unsupervised.
• 3. Good working knowledge of Excel and Canva.
• 4. Seamless communication with your managers and colleagues.
• 5. Close alignment with RL's core values and principles.
• 6. Mission-driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic—committed to transformation.
• 7. Experience of 2-3 years in the development sector.
• 8. Good communication skills for coordination & reporting.
• 9. Self-motivated, accountable & capable of working independently in a government environment.
• 10. Bengali language proficiency is a must.
• 11. Expertise in NEP 2020 policy, Aadharshila & Navchetana Curriculum and ECCE Curriculum is a must