Ground Zero

Program Lead, Punjab

Ground Zero  •  Chandigarh, IN (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

Role: Program Lead, Punjab
Experience: 7+ years
Salary: upto 15 LPA

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The Program Lead will spearhead the statewide implementation of Rocket Learnings 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:

  • Strong 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 first posted on July 7, 2026 on Ground Zero

For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557

Ground Zero

About Ground Zero

Ground Zero is a next-generation talent and advisory firm dedicated to powering the social impact ecosystem.

We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven institutions to build strong leadership pipelines, resilient hiring systems, and future-ready people practices.

At Ground Zero, we go beyond recruitment- we help organizations reimagine talent. By blending deep sector knowledge with data-driven insights and technology, we enable nonprofits to attract, grow, and retain exceptional leaders.

We work as long-term talent partners to our nonprofit clients, helping them design inclusive talent strategies, strengthen organizational culture, and adapt to the evolving world of work. Our team brings together expertise across philanthropy, development, and human capital- ensuring every match we make contributes to both individual purpose and institutional impact.

Our mission is simple yet bold: to strengthen the talent backbone of India’s social sector- because solving the world’s toughest problems begins with the right people.

Read More about us: https://groundzero.community

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dehradun, IN
Year Founded
2023
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