Senior Program Manager - Telangana

Rocket Learning; Rangareddy; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Learning is seeking a Senior Program Manager to support statewide early childhood education initiatives in Telangana. The role involves recruiting and mentoring 2-4 statewide program managers and 6-10 district coordinators, and collaborating with government stakeholders.

The position requires 5-7 years of experience and willingness to travel 40-60%. Fluency in Telugu, both written and spoken, is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Willingness to travel 40-60%
• Fluency in Telugu (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Recruit, supervise, and develop 2-4 statewide program managers and 6-10 district coordinators.
• Partner with government stakeholders to chart a roadmap for early childhood education in the state.
• Translate field data into insights and set actionable goals and milestones.
• Conduct regular meetings with government partners to align work and build relationships.
• Engage with children, parents, Anganwadi workers, and officials to strengthen customer relationships.
• Hire, train, and grow a high-performing team and ensure clear communication.

Skills

Telugu fluency

Job description

Job Description

Experience: 5-7 Years

Location: Rangareddy / Vikarabad / Nagarkurnool / Mahbubnagar / Yadadri Bhuvanagiri

Mandatory Requirements:Fluency in Telugu, written and spoken

Willingness to travel 40-60%

Overview: This position is a mid-senior level full-time position whose principal aim is to help enhance early childhood education in the state. The Senior Program Manager will report to the Program Lead and be responsible for recruiting, supervising, and developing 2-4 statewide program managers and 6 - 10 District Coordinators.

Key Results

1. 1. Early childhood education provides improved outcomes for children.
2. 2. New state policies are created to ensure and guarantee the improvements.
3. 3. Anganwadi workers and parents increase their skill levels as educators.
4. 4. The new program team comprises high performers devoted to the cause.

Key Activities

1. 1. Assist the government in charting a roadmap for early childhood education in the state.
2. 2. Build strong relationships with the state and district government stakeholders.
3. 3. Translate data from the field into insights. Create goals based on those insights, broken down into small, actionable milestones.
4. 4. Hold regular meetings to collaborate with gov't partners, understand their work, and build personal relationships.
5. 5. Be close to the "customers": meet regularly with the children, their parents, Anganwadi workers, and district and block level officials and build relationships.
6. 6. Hire, train, and grow a team of colleagues committed to their learning and ensure communication among team members is frequent and effective.

Areas of responsibility

1. 1. Weekly updates and Quarterly reports
2. 2. All communication requirements and protocols
3. 3. Statewide implementation of RL's programs
4. 4. All support, safety, goal setting and training needs for your team

Critical Factors for Success

1. 1. Seamless communication with your managers and colleagues
2. 2. Close alignment with RL's core values and principles.
3. 3. Mission-driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic - committed to transformation.
4. 4. Enjoyment and ability to handle multiple projects and solve problems in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.