<div> <h3>Job Description</h3> <div id="cw-rich-description"> <span id="spandesc"><p><span>We are looking for a Senior Program Manager (SPM) to lead field operations and program delivery across assigned districts in Uttar Pradesh. The SPM will manage a team of Program Managers and District Coordinators, drive scale and quality of our Teacher Professional Development (TPD) and Parent Program (PP) verticals, and play a key role in government engagement and institutional handover.</span><br></p> <p> <br></p> <p><i><span>This is a hybrid role — you will split time between field presence in UP districts and remote coordination. It demands someone who is equally comfortable in an Anganwadi centre and a government review meeting.<br><br></span></i></p> <div><p><b><span><span>WHAT YOU WILL DO</span></span></b><br></p></div> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Own end-to-end program delivery across launch and mature districts — covering AWW mapping, beat coverage, activation, and training completion targets.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Lead and mentor a team of Program Managers and District Coordinators; build their capacity through structured skill-building and regular coaching.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Drive learning outcome improvement for AWWs — including KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, Practice) assessments in digital literacy, SEL, and early numeracy.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Manage government relationships at the district and block level; support champion officer engagement and work toward program institutionalisation.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Ensure quality of parent program delivery — coverage, activation, and parent learning engagement metrics.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Coordinate with central teams (Product, Finance, HR) as a SPOC for cross-functional initiatives, funder visits, and new pilots.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Monitor group activity and content hygiene across TP WhatsApp groups; ensure DC-level monitoring is rigorous and consistent.</span><br></p> <p><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Deliver monthly funder reports, maintain program documentation, and contribute to organisational learning.</span><br></p> <p><i><span>​</span></i><br></p> <div><p><b><span><span>HOW TO APPLY</span></span></b><br></p></div> <p><span>Apply via Rocket Learning's listing on ZOHO Recruit. Please include a brief cover note (3–5 lines) on why this role and why now. Applications without a cover note will not be reviewed.</span><br></p> <p> <br></p> <p><i><span><i><span><span><span>Rocket Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from women, candidates from underrepresented communities, and individuals with lived experience of the communities we serve</span></span></span></i>​</span></i><br><br></p> <div><br></div></span><br><span id="spanreq"><h3>Requirements</h3> <div> <p><br></p> <div><p><b><b><span><span>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</span></span></b></b><br></p></div> <p><b><b><span><span>Must-Haves</span></span></b></b><br></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>5+ years of experience in program management, preferably in education, social impact, or development sector.</span><br></b></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Proven ability to manage field teams and deliver measurable outcomes in a high-volume, multi-district context.</span><br></b></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and on Slack/digital tools — with a bias for visibility and proactive updates.</span><br></b></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Comfort working directly with government officials, AWWs, and community stakeholders.</span><br></b></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Ability to operate independently in the field while staying tightly aligned with remote leadership.</span><br></b></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Willingness to be based in or travel frequently across UP districts (including Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura, and others).</span></b><br></p> <p><b><b><span><span>Good to Have</span></span></b></b><br></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Prior experience with ICDS, Anganwadi systems, or early childhood education programs.</span></b><br></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Familiarity with tech-enabled community programs or WhatsApp-based content delivery.</span></b><br></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Experience with OKR/KRA-based performance management.</span></b><br></p> <p><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Hindi proficiency — spoken and written.</span></b><br></p> </div></span><br><span id="spanben"><h3>Benefits</h3> <div> <p><br></p> <div><p><b><b><b><span><span>WHAT WE OFFER</span></span></b></b></b><br></p></div> <p><b><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>A high-ownership, high-impact role at the intersection of technology, education, and government systems.</span></b></b><br></p> <p><b><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>A collaborative, mission-driven team that operates with speed, trust, and a deep commitment to learning.</span></b></b><br></p> <p><b><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Competitive nonprofit compensation with performance-linked growth.</span></b></b><br></p> <p><b><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Hybrid flexibility — field presence balanced with remote work.</span></b></b><br></p> <p><b><b><span>•<span><span> </span></span></span><span>Direct exposure to state-level government partnerships and funder relationships.</span></b></b><br></p> </div> <div><br></div></span><br> </div> <div> </div> </div>