Senior Program Manager-UP

Job Description We are looking for a Senior Program Manager (SPM) to lead field operations and program delivery across assigned districts in Uttar Pradesh. The SPM will manage a team of Program Managers and District Coordinators, drive scale and quality of our Teacher Professional Development (TPD) and Parent Program (PP) verticals, and play a key role in government engagement and institutional handover. This is a hybrid role — you will split time between field presence in UP districts and remote coordination. It demands someone who is equally comfortable in an Anganwadi centre and a government review meeting. WHAT YOU WILL DO • Own end-to-end program delivery across launch and mature districts — covering AWW mapping, beat coverage, activation, and training completion targets. • Lead and mentor a team of Program Managers and District Coordinators; build their capacity through structured skill-building and regular coaching. • Drive learning outcome improvement for AWWs — including KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, Practice) assessments in digital literacy, SEL, and early numeracy. • Manage government relationships at the district and block level; support champion officer engagement and work toward program institutionalisation. • Ensure quality of parent program delivery — coverage, activation, and parent learning engagement metrics. • Coordinate with central teams (Product, Finance, HR) as a SPOC for cross-functional initiatives, funder visits, and new pilots. • Monitor group activity and content hygiene across TP WhatsApp groups; ensure DC-level monitoring is rigorous and consistent. • Deliver monthly funder reports, maintain program documentation, and contribute to organisational learning. ​ HOW TO APPLY Apply via Rocket Learning's listing on ZOHO Recruit. Please include a brief cover note (3–5 lines) on why this role and why now. Applications without a cover note will not be reviewed. Rocket Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We actively encourage applications from women, candidates from underrepresented communities, and individuals with lived experience of the communities we serve ​ Requirements WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Must-Haves • 5+ years of experience in program management, preferably in education, social impact, or development sector. • Proven ability to manage field teams and deliver measurable outcomes in a high-volume, multi-district context. • Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and on Slack/digital tools — with a bias for visibility and proactive updates. • Comfort working directly with government officials, AWWs, and community stakeholders. • Ability to operate independently in the field while staying tightly aligned with remote leadership. • Willingness to be based in or travel frequently across UP districts (including Varanasi, Lucknow, Mathura, and others). Good to Have • Prior experience with ICDS, Anganwadi systems, or early childhood education programs. • Familiarity with tech-enabled community programs or WhatsApp-based content delivery. • Experience with OKR/KRA-based performance management. • Hindi proficiency — spoken and written. Benefits WHAT WE OFFER • A high-ownership, high-impact role at the intersection of technology, education, and government systems. • A collaborative, mission-driven team that operates with speed, trust, and a deep commitment to learning. • Competitive nonprofit compensation with performance-linked growth. • Hybrid flexibility — field presence balanced with remote work. • Direct exposure to state-level government partnerships and funder relationships.