Program Lead-Punjab

Program Lead Punjab Location: Chandigarh, Punjab | Frequent travel across districts Type: Full-time Expected Start Date: Immediate About the Role Rocket Learning, in partnership with ICDS, SCERT and Department of Education, Punjab, is actively working to implement its ECCE program statewide. As a Program Lead, you will be responsible for successful planning, rollout, and management of the program across all districts. This includes stakeholder engagement, team leadership, performance tracking and cross-functional coordination. Key Responsibilities 1. Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Rocket Learning’s ECCE initiatives in Punjab 2. Government Liaison: Build and manage strong working relationships with state department, district officials and other stakeholders 3. Team Management: Recruit, train and manage a team of regional academic experts & field staff 4. Operational Planning: Use field insights and data analytics to create SOPs and support decision-making 5. Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure timely data collection and reporting on key program indicators (coverage, activation, engagement) 6. Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (content, tech, media, research) to localize and implement interventions 7. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Rocket Learning in external meetings, workshops and field reviews Key Outcomes 1. Successful program implementation in all districts of Punjab 2. Achievement of key metrics (coverage, activation and engagement) 3. High-quality field team in place and functioning effectively 4. Seamless alignment and coordination with ICDS and other partners 5. Timely reporting and course-correction based on program data Required Qualifications 1. 6-8 years of experience in program management, field operations or implementation roles (NGO or government partnerships preferred) 2. Prior team management experience 3. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills 4. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Forms, and basic data interpretation 5. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across Punjab 6. Excellent command of English and Punjabi 7. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, mission-driven mindset Preferred Experience 1. Background in education, ECCE or public systems 2. Experience in multi-stakeholder projects, particularly with government engagement 3. Familiarity with community-based programs What You’ll Gain 1. Opportunity to lead a state-wide intervention impacting lakhs of children 2. Deep exposure to government systems and policy implementation 3. Hands-on experience in technology, content and data-driven program design 4. A collaborative, mission-oriented work culture with room to innovate and grow