Program Manager – Vocational Education, Mohali
Experience: 3- 4 years
Salary: 11- 13.5 LPA

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About the Role

We are looking for a Program Manager to lead the implementation of a large-scale vocational education initiative in Punjab. The role will focus on strengthening skill-based education for senior secondary students by improving vocational curricula, building teacher and school capacity, strengthening industry-school linkages, and ensuring effective on-ground implementation.

The role will involve working closely with government stakeholders, schools, education experts, industry partners, and implementation teams to drive programme strategy, execution, monitoring, and learning.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Programme Strategy & Curriculum

- Support programme strategy and develop action plans based on research and on-ground insights.
- Facilitate consultations and workshops with industry experts, trainers, students, and other stakeholders to strengthen vocational curricula.
- Coordinate with curriculum experts on curriculum, assessments, training plans, and implementation.
- Monitor curriculum effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

2. Programme Implementation & Monitoring

- Lead assigned programme verticals and oversee effective on-ground implementation.
- Coordinate with government officials, schools, implementation partners, and internal teams to achieve programme objectives.
- Track programme milestones, outcomes, budgets, resources, and timelines.
- Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions and course corrections.
- Support the development and implementation of M&E; frameworks, indicators, and milestones.

3. Stakeholder Management

- Build and maintain relationships with government officials, school leadership, vocational teachers,



industry stakeholders, and implementation partners.
- Enable partners and field teams to deliver against agreed outcomes and timelines.
- Facilitate effective coordination across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

4. Research, Documentation & Reporting

- Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to understand system-level challenges and identify evidence-based solutions.
- Prepare and review reports, presentations, concept notes, proposals, and programme documentation.
- Document on-ground learnings, best practices, challenges, and programme outcomes.
- Contribute to internal knowledge-building and learning.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree with 3–4+ years of relevant experience in education, consulting, government, social impact, or programme management.
- Strong experience in on-ground programme implementation is essential.
- Experience working with government stakeholders and/or the education sector is preferred.
- Experience with M&E; frameworks, programme evaluation, research, or data analysis is an advantage.
- Robust analytical, problem-solving, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight timelines.
- Basic familiarity with AI tools and comfort using technology for research and productivity.
- Punjabi proficiency is preferred.
- Candidates based in Punjab or with strong familiarity with the state are encouraged to apply.

Hiring process:
Step 1: Pre- work
Step 2: Technical Interview
Step 3: Final Interview

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on August 19, 2026 on Ground Zero
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📌 Program Manager – Vocational Education, Mohali (India)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 India