Education Program Manager

Program Manager, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Experience: 10 years

Salary band: Upto 25 LPA

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About the role:

senior leadership role

strategic connection

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Project Leadership & Execution:

• Oversee the

  end-to-end lifecycle

  of all projects within the PMU's portfolio, including strategic planning, resource allocation, execution, monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop comprehensive

  project plans

  , detailed implementation roadmaps, and robust

  Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) frameworks

  to track progress against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Ensure all projects deliver

  measurable, sustainable outcomes

  in the education sector and are fully aligned with the state's vision and the organization's mission.

Government Liaison & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the

  primary point of contact

  with the Department of Education and other relevant government bodies in Madhya Pradesh.
• Cultivate and maintain strong,

  collaborative relationships

  with senior government officials and district-level administrators.
• Demonstrate a deep and nuanced understanding of

  government protocols, communication hierarchies, and decision-making processes

  to effectively navigate the governmental landscape.
• Manage meticulous

  donor reporting

  and documentation of all project activities and correspondence.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, mentor, and build the capacity

  of the PMU team, fostering a culture of high performance, proactivity, and continuous learning.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities and provide constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
• Champion an

  agile work environment

  , empowering the team to creatively adapt to changing priorities and overcome implementation challenges.

Communication & Documentation:

• Exhibit

  exemplary verbal and written communication skills

  to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to diverse internal and external audiences.
• Create and deliver high-quality, compelling presentations, reports, and policy briefs for senior government officials and internal leadership.

Experience & Education:

• Educational Background:

  A relevant background in

  Public Policy, Management, Social Sciences,

  or a related field is highly preferred.

• Total Experience:

  8-10 years of overall professional experience.

• Leadership Experience (Mandatory):

  At least

  3-5 years in a leadership role

  managing a Project Management Unit (PMU) or similarly large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.

• Government Experience (Mandatory):

  Significant and proven experience

  working directly with government bodies

  , preferably within the Department of School Education.

Skills & Attributes:

• Project Management:

  Excellent, proven project execution skills.

• Interpersonal Acumen:

  Exceptional interpersonal skills with a proven ability to

  build and maintain trust

  with senior officials and partners.

• Leadership Style:

  A dynamic and proactive leader, capable of

  navigating ambiguity

  , anticipating challenges, and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment.

• Language Proficiency (Mandatory):

  Superior written and verbal communication skills in

  both English and Hindi

  .

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Hiring Note

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