Leads statewide early childhood education implementation in Odisha, partnering with government stakeholders, translating field data into actionable goals, and overseeing program delivery. Recruits, trains, supervises, and develops 2–4 program managers while managing reporting, communication, safety, training, and team performance. Requires strong relationship-building, communication, problem-solving, and commitment to Rocket Learning’s mission in a high-growth environment.
Job Description: Senior Program Manager-Odisha
Rocket Learning is a high-growth ed-tech non-profit with the mission of catalyzing early childhood education and community engagement in India. We work with the central government and state governments to impact over 4.5mn children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) Board and backed by reputed funders, we are a diverse team of passionate, energetic, and optimistic folks with a shared ambition of transforming India’s education system.
Title: Senior Program Manager - Odisha
Experience: 5-7 Years
Location: Ready to relocate to any district in Odisha, with preference for candidates based in / willing to be deployed in Southern and Western Odisha
Overview -
This position is a mid-senior level full-time position whose principal aim is to help enhance early childhood education in the state. The Senior Program Manager will report to the Program Lead and be responsible for recruiting, supervising, and developing 2-4 statewide program managers.
Of the open positions, two SPM roles will preferably be filled by candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Southern and Western regions of Odisha; candidates from the Coastal region may also be considered, provided they are comfortable being deployed in Southern/Western Odisha based on program requirements.
Of the open positions, two SPM roles will preferably be filled by candidates based in or willing to relocate to the Southern and Western regions of Odisha; candidates from the Coastal region may also be considered, provided they are comfortable being deployed in Southern/Western Odisha based on program requirements.
Key Results
1. Early childhood education provides improved outcomes for children.
2. New state policies are created to ensure and guarantee the improvements.
3. Anganwadi workers and parents increase their skill levels as educators.
4. The new program team comprises high performers devoted to the cause.
Key Activities
1. Assist the government in charting a roadmap for early childhood education in the state.
2. Build strong relationships with the state and district gov't stakeholders.
3. Translate data from the field into insights. Create goals based on those insights, broken down into small, actionable milestones.
4. Hold regular meetings to collaborate with gov't partners, understand their work, and build personal relationships.
5. Be close to the "stakeholders": meet regularly with the children, their parents, Anganwadi workers, and district and block level officials and build relationships.
6. Hire, train, and grow a team of colleagues committed to their learning and ensure communication among team members is frequent and effective.
Areas of responsibility
1. Weekly updates and Quarterly reports
2. All communication requirements and protocols
3. Statewide implementation of RL's programs
4. All support, safety, goal setting and training needs for your team
Critical Factors for Success
1. Seamless communication with your managers and colleagues
2. Close alignment with RL's core values and principles.
3. Mission-driven, enthusiastic, and optimistic - committed to transformation.
4. Enjoyment and ability to handle multiple projects and solve problems in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment.
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