Role: Program Lead (Education), Punjab Experience: 7+

years Salary: upto 16 LPA

___ Role Overview The

Program Lead will spearhead the statewide implementation of Early

Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program in partnership with

ICDS, SCERT, and the Department of Education, Punjab. The role involves leading end-to-end program rollout, managing government relationships, overseeing field teams, and ensuring data-driven execution across districts.

Key Responsibilities: Lead statewide planning, rollout, and performance management of ECCE initiatives

Build and manage strong relationships with state and district government stakeholders Recruit, train, and supervise regional academic experts and field staff Develop SOPs using field insights and data analytics Monitor program metrics (coverage, activation,

engagement) and ensure timely reporting Coordinate with internal teams (content, tech, research, media) for effective implementation





Represent the organization in review meetings, workshops, and field visits Required Qualifications Bachelors degree required (Masters preferred) 6–8 years in program management, field operations, or government partnership roles Prior experience managing teams

Experience working with government systems preferred Skills: Robust stakeholder management and communication skills Proficiency in

Google Sheets, Forms, and data interpretation Fluency in English and Punjabi Strong problem-solving and execution mindset

Willingness to travel up to 50% across Punjab Hiring Note :

Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is re-posted on July 27, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-(phone hidden)

📌 Program Lead (Education), Punjab (Ludhiana)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Ludhiana