Program Manager

An extremely rare large-scale human-impact + cutting-edge technology exposure opportunity for a sharp, high-ownership operations and project management professional to drive government-led poverty alleviation efforts in partnership with the Punjab Government.

Leap 300 has pioneered a high-tech, low-touch model to alleviate extreme poverty (

Mission for the Role :

Execute the best-in-the-world government-led rural entrepreneurship program to alleviate poverty in Punjab.

The Role :

The Program Manager will be the single-point owner, representing Leap300 in Punjab, overseeing execution of the Leap 300 program through on-ground partner teams and ensuring high-quality delivery. You'll work at the intersection of government systems, technology-enabled interventions, and last-mile impact. While the program will be executed by government teams, you'll be responsible for ensuring that everything runs like clockwork : from field-level execution to leadership-level alignment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Ensure Seamless Execution : Monitor on-ground activities to ensure the program is functioning as intended; troubleshoot and intervene wherever needed.
• Stakeholder Management : Build strong relationships with PSRLM team, officers, and senior bureaucrats.
• Structured Reviews : Conduct weekly check-ins with field staff and monthly meetings with leadership to drive accountability and learning.
• Drive Continuous Improvement : Regularly assess the program's effectiveness and design course corrections for stronger outcomes.
• Field Visits : Regular travel to the field to understand challenges first-hand and stay grounded in the realities of implementation.
• Re-train as needed : Identify capacity gaps among the implementation team and conduct refreshers or support interventions to close them.

Profile :

Location :

Full-time role based out of Punjab (Chandigarh / Patiala / Ropar), with need-based travel across field sites in Punjab.

Company Values :

Frugality, Focus, Obsession, Long-Term-ism

Backed by a highly reputed board, this is a rare opportunity to combine systems-level scale with deep grassroots impact.

Skills Required

Problem Solving, Punjabi, Continuous Improvement, Empathy, Stakeholder Management, Communication