State Program Manager Policy & Strategic Initiatives ]
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Job Location:
Andhra Pradesh - India
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Role: State Program Manager - Policy & Strategic Initiatives Multiple Location
Location Options: Bihar Andhra Pradesh Nagaland
Experience: 5-10 years
Salary: Up to 15 LPA
Language: Fluency in the official language of the assigned state is essential.
About the role:
We are seeking dynamic and highly motivated individuals to join our State Teams. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing the State government with policy input as well as managing the planning execution and oversight of our strategic programs at the state level.
This role requires a unique blend of expertise in:
- Strong government relationship management and policy administration.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
- Leadership and the ability to drive systemic transformation.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- Policy & Technical Support to Government:
- Support state government departments in the implementation funding and monitoring of interventions for the inclusion of individuals with learning disabilities.
- Analyze current policies schemes and budgets identify processing gaps and influence policy action to achieve systems transformation.
- Strategic Planning and Program Design:
- Collaborate with central teams to conceptualize and design flagship programs (e.g. early identification institutional strengthening model inclusive districts).
- Develop comprehensive program plans timelines Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and detailed program budgets.
- Implementation Oversight and Problem-Solving:
- Take ownership of the day-to-day execution of strategic initiatives ensuring alignment with program goals.
- Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills to proactively address challenges and obstacles encountered during policy and program implementation.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Risk Management:
- Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders including government officials institutional partners and community leaders.
- Identify potential risks associated with program implementation and develop clear mitigation strategies.
- Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting (MER):
- Establish and implement a robust MER framework for flagship programs.
- Conduct regular assessments track performance against metrics and prepare comprehensive reports for internal and external stakeholders highlighting impact and key learnings.
- Innovation and Improvement:
- Bring a creative and innovative mindset to the team contributing fresh ideas to enhance program impact.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in implementation.
- Ensure proficiency in the use of technology including emerging technologies like AI to strengthen program interventions.
Eligibility and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Public Policy Education Development Studies Economics Public Administration Governance etc.). A postgraduate degree is strongly preferred.
- Experience: We are considering various experience levels ( 5-10 years 10 years) of proven experience in program management project execution or strategic initiatives specifically involving the Central or State Government.
- Sector Expertise: Mandatory experience in government relations policy advisory program design implementation and education sector reforms.
- Language: Fluency in the official language of the assigned state is essential.
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Nov 25 2025 on any questions or status update ping us on WhatsApp Chat helpline: 91-
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
