Program Lead Punjab

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

- Program Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation of Rocket Learning’s ECCE initiatives in Punjab
- Government Liaison: Build and manage strong working relationships with state department, district officials and other stakeholders
- Team Management: Recruit, train and manage a team of regional academic experts &

field staff

- 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

- Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Rocket Learning in external meetings, workshops and field reviews

Key Outcomes





- Successful program implementation in all districts of Punjab
- 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
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in Google Sheets, Forms, and basic data interpretation
- 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

Preferred Experience

- Background in education, ECCE or public systems
- 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 team-oriented, mission-oriented work culture with room to innovate and grow

📌 Program Lead-Punjab (Chandigarh)
🏢 Rocket Learning
📍 Chandigarh