Program Lead-Punjab

Job Description

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