Hiring For State Program Lead - Govt Project (Operations Role)

5 - 10 years

14 - 24 Lacs

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Job Description

State Program Lead / Project Manager Government Project

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-impact, government-led rural entrepreneurship and poverty alleviation program in Bihar. The Program Lead will serve as the single-point owner for end-to-end execution, working closely with Bihar government teams, field teams, and senior stakeholders to ensure high-quality delivery across districts.

government systems, technology-enabled interventions, and on-ground impact

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure Seamless Execution

  • Oversee end-to-end implementation of the government-led program.
  • Monitor field-level operations to ensure smooth execution and troubleshoot issues proactively.
  • Ensure on-time, high-quality delivery across all stages of the program.

2. Stakeholder & Government Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with Bihar Jeevika SJY teams, district officers, and senior bureaucrats.
  • Represent the organisation in state-level reviews and official meetings.
  • Ensure alignment between government teams and program objectives.

3. Structured Reviews & Reporting

  • Conduct weekly check-ins with on-ground staff to track progress and drive accountability.
  • Lead monthly review meetings with senior leadership and government officials.
  • Prepare structured reports, insights, and recommendations.

4. Drive Continuous Improvement

  • Assess program performance and identify areas for operational improvement.
  • Implement data-backed course corrections to enhance outcomes.
  • Ensure consistency, quality, and operational excellence across regions.

5. Field Visits & On-Ground Insight

  • Travel regularly to field sites across Bihar to understand challenges and gather real-time insights.
  • Ensure close connection to grassroots realities and implementation gaps.

6. Training & Capacity Building

  • Identify skill or knowledge gaps among field teams.
  • Conduct refresher trainings, workshops, and support interventions as needed.

Candidate Profile

Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in high-quality execution environments such as consulting, startups, operations roles, government projects, or social impact programs.
  • Proven track record of independently owning complex projects end-to-end.

Skills & Attributes

  • Strong project & program management capability.
  • Ability to navigate government systems and build trust with bureaucrats.
  • Structured thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
  • Empathy, mission alignment, and willingness to work deep in the field.
  • High ownership mindset and a whatever it takes approach to outcomes.

Location

  • Patna, Bihar

    (Full-time)
  • Frequent travel

    to field sites across Bihar

Interested candidate can reach out at pooja,chouksey@recruiterslens.com

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