About the Role

Rocket Learning, in partnership with ICDS Andhra Pradesh, is launching 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 Andhra Pradesh

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

- Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure timely data collection and reporting on key program indicators

(coverage, activation, engagement)

- 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

Requirements

Key Outcomes

- Successful program launch in all districts in Andhra Pradesh
- Achievement of key metrics (coverage,



activation and engagement)
- High-quality field team in place and functioning effectively
- Seamless alignment and coordination with ICDS and other partners
- Timely reporting and course-correction based on program data

Required Qualifications

- 6-8 years of experience in program management, field operations or implementation roles (NGO or government partnerships preferred)
- Prior team management experience
- Robust stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, Forms, and basic data interpretation
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time across Andhra Pradesh
- Excellent command of English and Telugu
- 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

- Familiarity with community-based programs

What You’ll Gain

- Opportunity to lead a state-wide intervention impacting lakhs of children
- Deep exposure to government systems and policy implementation
- Hands-on experience in technology, content and data-driven program design
- A collaborative, mission-oriented work culture with room to innovate and grow

📌 Program Lead- Andhra Pradesh (Guntur)
🏢 Rocket Learning
📍 Guntur