Senior Assistant Manager – Training and Operations [School Program], Gujarat

Ground Zero; Talasari; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Zero is seeking a Senior Assistant Manager - Training and Operations to lead teacher training programs across project locations in Gujarat. You will design modules, conduct large-group sessions, and drive field execution with strong emphasis on quality and impact.

The role requires 6+ years of experience, proficiency in Gujarati and Hindi, and willingness to travel across Gujarat. A background in education and budget oversight are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education (B.Ed., M.Ed., MA Education, or equivalent).
• 5+ years hands-on experience in teacher training, program design, and field operations.
• Fluency in Gujarati and Hindi (essential); good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Training design, module development for educators and leaders.
• Large-group facilitation for teachers, HMs, and government stakeholders.
• End-to-end operations planning and field execution of training interventions.
• Monitoring, evaluation, and classroom observations to improve quality.
• Stakeholder relationship management with education departments and partners.
• Budgeting and financial reporting for programs.
• Tech and digital tool integration for hybrid learning and MIS tracking.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelors in Education

Masters in Education

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

MIS tracking

Job description

Role: Senior Assistant Manager - Training and Operations [School Program], Gujarat
Location:Umargaon / Valsad / Vapi, Gujarat (with travel across project locations)
Experience:6+ Years
Salary: Upto8-12 LPA
Note:Fluency in Gujaratiisessential.

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About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Senior Assistant Manager - Training and Operations to lead, coordinate, and execute our teacher training programs across project locations in Gujarat. This role is pivotal in driving academic quality, conducting large-group capacity-building sessions for educators and key stakeholders, managing program budgets, and tracking execution through monitoring and evaluation.

Key Responsibilities

• Training Design & Module Development: Design, refine, and produce comprehensive training modules, toolkits, and content tailored for educators and institutional heads.
• Large-Scale Facilitation: Conduct large-group training sessions for teachers, Headmasters (HMs), and government stakeholders.
• Operations & Program Execution: Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and field execution of training interventions across target districts.
• Monitoring, Evaluation & Classroom Observations: Conduct regular classroom and training observations, assess training effectiveness, analyze M&E data, and implement quality improvement strategies.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Coordinate and build collaborative relationships with government education departments, school administrators, internal cross-functional teams, and external partners.
• Budgeting & Financial Reporting: Oversee program budgets, track operational expenses, and prepare financial reports.
• Tech & Digital Tool Integration: Leverage technology, MIS platforms, and digital learning tools to deliver hybrid learning and track program metrics.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Education (B.Ed., M.Ed., M.A. Education, or equivalent).
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in teacher training, program design, and field operations—preferably within an NGO, CSR initiative, or education enterprise.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Gujarati and Hindi (essential), along with good English communication skills. Candidates local to or based in Gujarat are preferred.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Office (especially MS Excel), presentation software, and web-based MIS application tracking.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional public speaking, presentation, interpersonal, and team-collaboration skills.
• Field Mobility: Willingness to travel extensively across project locations in Gujarat. Must possess a valid license and the ability to drive a 2-wheeler.
• Age: 30-45 years.
• Personal Attributes: High ownership, self-starter mindset, and the ability to operate independently in dynamic field settings.