The Opportunity: Senior Manager Programs (Education)
As Senior Manager Programs
, you ll lead the implementation of RightWalk s flagship Education initiative across Uttar Pradesh ensuring every child from a disadvantaged background can access their right to quality education. This is a high-impact, state-level leadership role that combines execution, government engagement, and strategy. You ll drive operational excellence, foster partnerships with stakeholders, and shape expansion pathways into new geographies and programs.
At RightWalk, we invest in people who are curious, committed, and hungry to grow. Beyond your core responsibilities, you ll be exposed to cross-functional learning and leadership opportunities that span public policy, systems reform, and social innovation. If you re someone who enjoys building at scale, thrives in dynamic environments, and wants to learn beyond your role you ll feel at home here.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead Program Implementation Across Uttar Pradesh
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Define Manage full-scale implementation of the Education program across districts in UP.
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Drive operational planning, field coordination, partner onboarding, and local government engagement.
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Lead problem-solving and course corrections to ensure on-ground delivery is efficient, inclusive, and scalable.
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Establish governance and escalation systems to monitor quality and timeliness of execution.
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Shape Strategy & Drive Expansion Readiness
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Develop district and state-level Program scale-up strategies in collaboration with internal teams and government stakeholders.
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Conduct feasibility assessments and recommend new regions for potential expansion.
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Support the creation of replicable implementation frameworks and strategic playbooks.
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Champion Data-Driven Learning & Policy Influence
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Partner with MnE teams to track impact metrics and convert insights into operational improvements.
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Craft compelling program reports, policy briefs, and scale narratives to engage decision-makers.
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Represent RightWalk in government reviews, consultations, and strategic discussions.
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Team Leadership & Culture Stewardship
- Mentor a diverse team of field leads, program managers, and district coordinators to drive a culture of ownership and excellence.
- Build strong feedback loops, goal alignment systems, and developmental opportunities.
- Model and embed RightWalk values in daily work
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Integrity & Ethics
: Do what s right, always. -
Ownership & Excellence
: Take full charge, no excuses. -
Resilience & Audacity
: Be fearless, even when it s hard. -
Empathy & End-User First
: Listen, understand, and design what matters most. -
Helicopter Mindset
: Zoom out to think big, zoom in to deliver relentlessly.
Who Will Thrive in This Role
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You ll love this role (and we ll love working with you) if: - You bring
8 12 years of experience
with a strong track record in program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and leading on-the-ground teams in complex, fast-paced environments. - You have previously worked with
government bodies
, preferably in the education, public policy, or development space, and understand how to drive systems-level change within public institutions. - You hold a
postgraduate degree
in Education, Public Policy, Social Work, Development Studies, or a related field and have built both the heart and muscle to work toward systemic reform. - You are fluent in
English and Hindi
, and can communicate with clarity, influence, and empathy across diverse stakeholders from government officials to field teams to community members. - You enjoy working in ambiguity, take ownership naturally, and are known for your
bias toward action and problem-solving mindset
. - You re a strong team leader who builds trust, sets clear goals, and inspires high performance.
- You re intellectually curious, growth-driven, and excited to
learn beyond your current role
whether that s diving into policy, tech, monitoring & evaluation, or fundraising strategy. - You resonate with
RightWalk s values
especially ownership, empathy, resilience, and a strong commitment to putting the end user first in everything we do.
