Program Manager – Vocational Education, Mohali

Program Manager – Vocational Education, Mohali Experience: 3- 4 years Salary: 11- 13.5 LPA ___________________________________________________ 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. Strong 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 - Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. This job is first posted on August 19, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557