About Rocket Learning

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 (Ministry of Women & Child Development, NCERT, SPNIWCD, NITI Aayog) and 11 state governments to impact over 4.5 million children. Established by a passionate founding group (IIT, IIM, HBS, Rochester, MBB, start-up alumni) and backed by reputed funders, we are a team of diverse, passionate, energetic, and optimistic individuals with a shared ambition of transforming India’s education system.

Role Details

Role: Program Manager – Operations

Location: Shillong, Meghalaya (with travel across districts)

Experience: 1–3 years in the development sector

Role Overview

The Program Manager – Operations will work directly with the Program Lead and rest of the Meghalaya team to implement ECCE (Early Childhood Care and Education) initiatives across Meghalaya. The role will involve close engagement with key government departments including the Social Welfare Department,



Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), and the Meghalaya Early Childhood Education Mission, as well as community-level stakeholders in tribal regions.

Given Meghalaya’s unique socio-cultural landscape, spanning Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia communities the role will require a deep appreciation for indigenous community engagement, a working knowledge of local languages, and the ability to navigate tribal governance structures. The Program Manager will translate program strategies into actionable field plans, drive day-to-day coordination, monitor progress, and support field teams to deliver timely and high-quality execution of program activities.

Key Results
- Establishing and maintaining solid connections with district-level stakeholders across Meghalaya’s diverse regions
- Positioning Rocket Learning as a trusted partner on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) with government and community bodies
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📌 Program Manager (Shillong)
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