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

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