Program Manager would lead the state- school level intervention in Gujarat, ensuring the rollout of the school program focused on computational thinking, coding, and career pathways among government school students.
Roles & Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Stakeholder Engagement
Co-shape the state strategy, annual work plans, and budgeting processes for the Gujarat Schools Program in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager.
Support engagement with government bodies and funders, and represent Quest in relevant forums as needed.
Assist in the development of concept notes, proposals, and strategies for external stakeholder engagement.
Program Implementation & Operations
Ensure timely execution of program deliverables across schools in Gujarat.
Maintain quality benchmarks for effective implementation.
Coordinate field visits, monthly reviews, and progress reporting.
Mainstreaming and Sustainability Initiatives
Take ownership of ensuring the effective implementation of the following key initiatives through close coordination with the district level team:
Enable learner participation in ideathon and hackathon processes to build future skills, supported by teacher-led facilitation across the selected districts in Gujarat.
Enable teacher-led adoption of computational thinking by engaging learners through ideathon and hackathon processes focused on future skill-building.
Facilitate learner engagement through empowered teachers across Gujarat.
Oversee the establishment of Master Trainer (MT) groups in selected districts and the formation of District Resource Groups (DRGs) in target districts to build local capacity,foster sustainability, and provide support as needed.
Build stakeholder capacity to champion computational thinking pedagogy and create systems to sustain this approach.
Lead the collaboration with state and district departments to co-create a sustainability roadmap with Quest.
Reporting, Documentation
Oversee documentation and reporting to donors and government stakeholders.
Ensure timely submission of case studies, data, and stories of change.
Team Leadership & Development
Set clear goals and work plans for state and district team members.
Mentor and coach program officers/coordinators to build their capacity and ownership.
Uphold HR policies, support staff welfare, and conduct regular performance reviews.
Update work regularly on Jira to enhance cross-functional collaboration and visibility.
Model professionalism through timely and respectful communication.
Actively engage in planning and review processes to support shared ownership and team alignment.
Thought Leadership & Ecosystem Engagement
Support in strengthening institutional relationships with GCERT, SSA, and other district-level actors to embed and sustain computational thinking in Gujarat s education system.
Contribute to positioning Quest Alliance as a thought partner in the secondary school education ecosystem by showcasing the relevance of future skills for adolescent learners.
Required Skills & Experience
6-8 years of experience leading blended-learning programs in school education.
At least 5 years of experience managing projects, meeting tight deadlines, and leading teams.
Expertise in coding, computational thinking, STEM, and life/career skills.
Experience engaging with government school systems and scaling interventions.
Proficiency in designing and facilitating training for educators and education officials.
Familiarity with the National Education Policy (NEP) and state curriculum frameworks.
Willingness to travel extensively and work both independently and in cross-functional teams.
Experience with digital tools including Google Drive, virtual meeting platforms (like Google Meet), and prompt, professional email communication.
Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguity.
Strong digital fluency and a demonstrated belief in the power of digital learning.
Enthusiastic about technology and hands-on involvement in ed-tech projects.
Experience conducting workshops or training is a bonus, though not mandatory.
Excellent communication skills in English and Gujarati.