Senior Program Manager-UP
HybridLucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
Job Summary
Own end-to-end program delivery across launch and mature districts in Uttar Pradesh, covering AWW mapping, beat coverage, activation, and training completion targets. Lead and mentor a team of Program Managers and District Coordinators, driving learning outcome improvement through KAP assessments in digital literacy, SEL, and early numeracy. Manage government relationships at the district and block level to support institutional handover while ensuring quality parent program delivery metrics. Coordinate with central teams as the SPOC for cross-functional initiatives, funder visits, and new pilots, monitoring group activity and content hygiene across digital channels. Deliver monthly funder reports and maintain rigorous program documentation. This hybrid role balances field presence in districts like Varanasi and Lucknow with remote coordination, requiring 5+ years of program management experience in education or social impact sectors.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in program management, preferably in education, social impact, or development sector
- Proven ability to manage field teams and deliver measurable outcomes in a high-volume, multi-district context
- Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and on Slack/digital tools — with a bias for visibility and proactive updates
- Comfort working directly with government officials, AWWs, and community stakeholders
- Ability to operate independently in the field while staying tightly aligned with remote leadership
- Willingness to be based in or travel frequently across UP districts (including Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura, and others)
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience with ICDS, Anganwadi systems, or early childhood education programs
- Familiarity with tech-enabled community programs or WhatsApp-based content delivery
- Experience with OKR/KRA-based performance management
- Hindi proficiency — spoken and written
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