Role: Director- Program Implementation [FLN], Pune Experience: 12+ years Salary: Up to 32 LPA About the role: The Director of Program Implementation will lead the design and delivery of large-scale education programs in collaboration with state and district governments. This role is central to ensuring high-quality execution of systemic reform efforts and driving impact across all levels—from classroom practices to institutional capacity building. The Director will bridge the gap between vision and execution, working closely with senior government officials, internal research/M&E; verticals, and donor partners to ensure programs are evidence-based, sustainable, and aligned with funder priorities. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Leadership & Program Planning (30%) Strategic Translation: Translate the organizations high-level vision into actionable, localized goals for specific states or districts. Co-Design: Identify focus areas for system reform and co-design interventions alongside government leadership. Planning: Develop annual implementation blueprints including timelines,



budgets, and key milestones. Risk Management: Design risk identification processes and adaptive strategies to solve problems in real-time and sustain long-term change. Growth: Support new proposals and partnerships to deepen the organizations geographic and thematic reach. 2. Team Leadership & Capacity Building (25%) Coaching: Lead and mentor a multi-tier team of Program Managers, Associates, and District Coordinators. Culture: Foster a healthy team workplace rooted in continuous learning, ownership, and accountability. Professional Development: Identify skill gaps and organize learning modules on facilitation, government liaison, and data-driven decision-making. Succession Planning: Create growth pathways for internal talent to transition into future leadership roles. 3. Government, Donor & Partner Engagement (25%) Government Liaison: Build and sustain trust-based relationships with senior

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