Senior Program Manager (Educational), Vijayawada

Role: Senior Program Manager (Educational), Vijayawada Experience:7-10 years Salary: Up to 16 LPA Language: Telugu is must required. ____________________________________________ About the role: The Senior Program Manager will serve as the State Lead, directing interventions across the state by managing a diverse team of Education Specialists, coordinators, and officers. The role focuses on transforming learning ecosystems through educational technology and capacity building to foster 21st-century skills. This position is responsible for all government relations, content development oversight, and the successful execution of project deliverables. Key Responsibilities: 1. State Strategy & Review Anchor the state strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and a systems-change lens. Develop long-term (3–5 year) state plans, including detailed budgets and team structures. Ensure operational plans feature clear quarterly milestones for curriculum development and capacity building. Conduct monthly field visits to engage with learners, teachers, and district officials to evaluate program effectiveness. 2. Advocacy & Thought Leadership Drive the advocacy agenda by building strategic relationships with state departments such as the SSA and SCERT. Facilitate policy-level change to mainstream specialized curricula within the education ecosystem. Act as the organizational representative in consortiums and external forums. 3. Project & Budget Management Manage financial forecasting to ensure spending aligns with forecasts and audit requirements. Ensure all donor reporting is completed on time with high-quality insights and project learning. Support fundraising opportunities and proposal development in collaboration with the Business Development team. 4. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Ensure the team utilizes monitoring tools and dashboards to drive joint reviews and data-driven reflections. Streamline review processes with thematic leads to deepen the synergy between state and program strategies. 5. Team Building Create learning opportunities for the team and foster a culture of open communication and critical thinking. Required Skills and Experience: Experience: Minimum 7–8 years of experience implementing blended learning content for school projects. Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with coding, computational skills, STEM, and life/career skills for students. Government Engagement: Prior experience managing large-scale programs in government schools and facilitating workshops for state officials. Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of the National Education Policy (NEP) and State Curriculum Framework. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills in English; proficiency in local regional languages is preferred. Logistics: Willingness to travel extensively and work both independently and collaboratively - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 11, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557