The Role
Leads statewide ECCE program implementation across Punjab, including government liaison, team recruitment and management, operational planning, monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. The role uses field insights and program data to guide SOPs, decision-making, performance tracking, and course correction while ensuring alignment with ICDS, SCERT, education departments, and other partners.
Summary Generated by Built In
Program Lead Punjab
Location: Chandigarh, Punjab | Frequent travel across districts
Location: Chandigarh, Punjab | Frequent travel across districts
Type: Full-time
Expected Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Rocket Learning, in partnership with ICDS, SCERT and Department of Education, Punjab, is
actively working to implement its ECCE program statewide. As a Program Lead, you will be
responsible for successful planning, rollout, and management of the program across all
districts. This includes stakeholder engagement, team leadership, performance tracking
and cross-functional coordination.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Rocket Learning’s ECCE
initiatives in Punjab
2. Government Liaison: Build and manage strong working relationships with state
department, district officials and other stakeholders
3. Team Management: Recruit, train and manage a team of regional academic experts &
field staff
4. Operational Planning: Use field insights and data analytics to create SOPs and support
decision-making
5. Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure timely data collection and reporting on key program
indicators (coverage, activation, engagement)
6. Cross-functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (content, tech, media,
research) to localize and implement interventions
7. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Rocket Learning in external meetings, workshops
and field reviews
Key Outcomes
1. Successful program implementation in all districts of Punjab
2. Achievement of key metrics (coverage, activation and engagement)
3. High-quality field team in place and functioning effectively
4. Seamless alignment and coordination with ICDS and other partners
5. Timely reporting and course-correction based on program data
Required Qualifications
1. 6-8 years of experience in program management, field operations or implementation
roles (NGO or government partnerships preferred)
2. Prior team management experience
3. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
4. Proficiency in Google Sheets, Forms, and basic data interpretation
5. Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across Punjab
6. Excellent command of English and Punjabi
7. Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, mission-driven mindset
Preferred Experience
1. Background in education, ECCE or public systems
2. Experience in multi-stakeholder projects, particularly with government
engagement
3. Familiarity with community-based programs
What You’ll Gain
1. Opportunity to lead a state-wide intervention impacting lakhs of children
2. Deep exposure to government systems and policy implementation
3. Hands-on experience in technology, content and data-driven program
design
4. A collaborative, mission-oriented work culture with room to innovate and
grow
Skills Required
- 6-8 years of experience in program management, field operations, or implementation roles
- Prior team management experience
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Sheets and Google Forms, with basic data interpretation skills
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across Punjab
- Excellent command of English and Punjabi
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, mission-driven mindset
- Background in education, ECCE, or public systems
- Experience in multi-stakeholder projects, particularly government engagement
- Familiarity with community-based programs
- Experience with NGO or government partnerships
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The Company
What We Do
Rocket Learning is an Indian nonprofit ed-tech organization focused on transforming early childhood education and foundational learning at scale. It combines accessible digital learning solutions, localized and play-based content, AI-enabled coaching, social-emotional tools, and community engagement. Working with governments, caregivers, teachers, and daycare educators, it aims to improve school readiness and expand quality learning opportunities for millions of young children.
