Programme Manager - Lifted

Peepul India; New Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 860,000; Full time

Job summary

Peepul India seeks a Programme Manager to lead the LiftEd improvement roadmap in New Delhi, guiding outcomes in assessment-led instruction, structured pedagogy, and data-driven governance reforms. You will work with senior MCD officials, Peepul's leadership, and donors to anchor government ownership across delivery chains.

After an initial learning year, you will strengthen MCD's capacity to implement student learning assessments, embed sustainable practices, and coordinate with schools,

Qualifications

• Educational background in education, social sciences, development studies or related disciplines.
• 9+ years in teaching or capacity-building for government stakeholders.
• Strong project management and governance experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic design and government engagement for LiftEd roadmap.
• Manage program delivery of academic interventions and teacher development.
• Donor management and regular reporting to funders.
• Strengthen system capacity with government departments.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team with coaching.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector

English

Hindi

Education

Education degree

Development studies background

Job description

Job Summary

Nature of employment: Full-time. Reporting to: Director, Delhi Programmes. Location: New Delhi.

Role Overview

Following an initial learning year, the program now enters a multi-year phase of outcome-based funding tied directly to improvements in student learning outcomes. In this phase, the Programme Manager will be at the helm of LiftEd improvement roadmap with senior MCD officials and Peepul's leadership team. Align senior government stakeholders around core outcome areas: assessment-led instruction, structured pedagogy, and data-driven governance reforms. Build trust-based relationships with key decision‑makers and ensure government ownership at all levels of the delivery chain. The program will work closely with MCD leadership, academic mentors, academic officials, and school teams, while also anchoring reporting and coordination with a consortium of donors and external evaluators. A key component of the role will involve strengthening MCD's capacity to implement student learning assessments and use data for improving FLN instruction in the classroom - embedding sustainable, system‑owned practices. This role demands strategic thinking, sharp execution, a deep understanding of public education systems, and the ability to manage complex, multi‑stakeholder environments. It is an opportunity to shape one of the few outcome‑linked education programs in India with direct impact on student learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Design and Government Engagement: Lead the co‑design of the LiftEd improvement roadmap with senior MCD officials and Peepul's leadership team. Align senior government stakeholders around core outcome areas: assessment‑led instruction, structured pedagogy, and data‑driven governance reforms. Build trust‑based relationships with key decision‑makers and ensure government ownership at all levels of the delivery chain.
• Program Implementation and Outcome Delivery: Design and manage high‑quality delivery of academic interventions - including teacher and school principal professional development, in‑class support systems, and assessment‑based remediation. Integrate technology and governance reforms that enable data collection, reflection, and targeted support to schools and teachers. Build teacher and system capacity in conducting and using student assessments to inform FLN classroom instruction. Ensure strong project management systems, regular milestone reviews, and ongoing adaptation based on evidence from the field.
• Donor Management: Serve as the key program lead for LiftEd's donor consortium and DIB partners. Ensure regular, transparent communication of program progress, outcomes, and risks to funders. Coordinate external evaluation cycles and field visits, providing insights on implementation and outcome trajectory. Align internal teams and external stakeholders around DIB‑linked goals and high‑stakes reporting timelines.
• System Strengthening and External Partnerships: Collaborate with government departments to build sustainable delivery systems, embed academic best practices, and institutionalise assessment routines. Identify and manage external partnerships where needed - ensuring coherence with Peepul's programmatic strengths and strategic goals. Contribute to national dialogue and thought leadership by sharing insights and lessons from the LiftEd program with the broader ecosystem.
• Team Leadership and Capability Building: Lead and develop a high‑performing team that demonstrates ownership, agility, and strong outcome focus. Foster a culture of shared learning, trust, and continuous improvement within the team and with government stakeholders. Provide hands‑on coaching, development pathways, and feedback to direct reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Educational Background: A relevant educational background in education, social sciences, development studies, or related disciplines is highly preferred.
• Work Experience: We value both professional and personal experience. Candidates with over 9+ years of experience of teaching, designing and delivering capacity‑building programs for government stakeholders, FLN interventions in the public education sector, preferably in school settings, will be given preference.
• Other Skills: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to oversee end‑to‑end program content design and delivery ensuring the last mile impact.
• Language Proficiency: English and Hindi.