Program Manager – [State/Municipal Education Programmes], Bhopal

Ground Zero; Bhopal; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Zero in Bhopal seeks a Program Manager for State/Municipal Education Programmes. You will drive state-level education initiatives, lead teams, manage relationships with senior government officials, and oversee blended training delivery to ensure high-quality execution across multiple project streams.

Ideal candidates have 8–10 years of relevant experience, fluency in English and Hindi, and a strong background in education program design, stakeholder engagement, and policy-oriented thought

Qualifications

• Education in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or related fields.
• 8–10 years designing and executing capacity-building interventions in education.
• Strong government relations with state authorities and knowledge of Indian public education.
• Outstanding project/content leadership for end-to-end training delivery.
• Fluency in English and Hindi required.

Responsibilities

• Lead partnerships and engagement with government officials, state leaders and education stakeholders.
• Oversee design, development and delivery of training content for teachers and officials.
• Manage a high-performing team, coaching and developing staff across projects.
• Shape policy insights from learning and research into briefs and forums.
• Ensure quality standards and evaluate impact of training interventions.

Skills

English & Hindi fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Policy advocacy

Project management

Education

Education background in Education / Social Sciences / Development Studies

Job description

Program Manager – [State/Municipal Education Programmes], Bhopal

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About the job Program Manager – [State/Municipal Education Programmes], Bhopal

Role: Program Manager – [State/Municipal Education Programmes], Bhopal
Experience: 10+ years
Salary:20-23 LPA

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Role Summary

The Programme Manager will serve as an impact-oriented leader responsible for driving significant components of our state-level education initiatives. In this role, you will lead high-performing teams, manage relationships with senior government officials, oversee the instructional design and delivery of blended training programs, and ensure high-quality execution across multiple project verticals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain strong, trusted relationships with government officials, state leaders, and key education stakeholders in Madhya Pradesh.
• Represent the organization in high-level strategic meetings, government reviews, and education reform conferences.
• Foster collaborative partnerships with external institutions and technical experts to support program execution.

2. Training Content Design & Delivery

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and delivery of high-quality training content for teachers, school leaders, and education officials.
• Oversee the instructional design of blended learning tools, including interactive digital learning resources.
• Establish quality standards for content design and implement evaluation frameworks to measure the real-world impact of training interventions.
• Identify, curate, and maintain a robust repository of professional development resources.

3. Team Management & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering an inclusive, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• Set clear performance expectations, deliver regular coaching, and actively support the professional growth of team members.
• Allocate tasks efficiently and build shared accountability across project streams.

4. Policy Shaping & Thought Leadership

• Engage with state government authorities to provide data-backed insights that support broader education policy reforms.
• Stay current on national and international trends, methodologies, and best practices in education system design.
• Represent the project's learning and research findings through policy briefs, publications, and education forums.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Relevant educational background in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related disciplines.
• Work Experience: 8–10 years of experience designing and executing capacity‑building interventions within the education sector (preferably in school settings).
• Government Relations: Strong, proven track record of working directly with government entities and a deep understanding of the Indian public education system.
• Project & Content Leadership: Outstanding project management skills with expertise in overseeing end-to-end training content development and delivery.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Hindi is required.

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