Program Manager -[Program Track]

NagaEd; Kohima; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An education-focused non-profit organization in Kohima is seeking a Program Manager to support program implementation for Mission SOAR Nagaland. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in data management tools, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree with 7 years of program management experience. This position offers a dynamic work environment in the education sector.

Qualifications

• 7 years of program management experience.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the Programs Lead in coordinating program activities.
• Track implementation milestones and report progress.
• Organize and document meetings with stakeholders.
• Manage data requests and reporting for governance structures.
• Support logistics and operations for events.
• Maintain program trackers and escalation logs.

Skills

Strong organizational and coordination skills

Ability to manage multiple stakeholders

Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite

Strong documentation and communication skills

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Data management tools

Job description

The Program Manager – (Programs Track) will support the Programs Lead in coordinating and executing the overall implementation of Mission SOAR Nagaland. The role ensures smooth planning, tracking, and reporting of program activities while liaising with government stakeholders, consortium partners, and field teams. The Program Manager – (Program Track) will play a critical role in enabling the Programs Lead to focus on strategic leadership by handling operational, coordination, and documentation functions.

Organisational Unit Function

• Support the Programs Lead in day-to-day coordination with the Department of School Education (DoSE), SCERT, NBSE, and other stakeholders.
• Track implementation milestones, ensuring timely progress against Mission SOAR’s roadmap.
• Organize and document meetings (minutes, follow-ups, dashboards) with government, partners, and internal teams.
• Manage data requests, collation, and reporting for governance structures (Working Committee, Steering Committee, Advisory Board).
• Support logistics and operations for training, workshops, and field visits.
• Maintain program trackers, risk registers, and escalation logs.
• Assist with preparation of presentations, briefs, and reports for senior government officials.
• Troubleshoot operational barriers and escalate district-level challenges to senior leadership when needed.

Reporting Relationships

This role reports to the Programs Lead.

Selection Criteria

• Master’s degree with 7 years of program management experience.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Suite; comfort with data management tools.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Experience in the education sector is desirable, but not mandatory