Program Lead

Role Overview: The Program Lead will anchor the State PMU under the Directorate of Technical Education, leading execution, coordination, and monitoring of key government programs across engineering and diploma colleges in Gujarat. Key Responsibilities: Program Implementation: Drive planning and execution of key education and skilling initiatives across Gujarat’s technical institutions, ensuring alignment with state and central government objectives. Stakeholder Coordination: Engage with college leadership, government departments, industry partners, and national bodies for smooth program rollout and partnership development. Team Leadership: Manage a small team of Program Managers and Associates, ensuring timely delivery across verticals such as academics, placements, digital systems, and training. Monitoring & Reporting: Track progress against defined KPIs, analyze impact data, and present insights and recommendations to senior government stakeholders. Technology Enablement: Collaborate with data and IT teams to implement dashboards, MIS systems, and other tools for institutional performance and placement tracking. Qualifications & Skills: Must Have: Graduate in Engineering / Management / Education / Public Policy / Social Sciences. 5–10 years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in program/government consulting roles. Preferred: Experience working with education departments or skilling missions. Familiarity with Gujarat’s technical education ecosystem. Proficiency in Gujarati (spoken/written) is a plus. Skills: Program leadership and stakeholder management Strong analytical and reporting skills Team management and cross-functional execution Comfort with data platforms and digital systems