Programme Manager

Programme Manager 
Location: Delhi / NCR OR Hyderabad
Salary: INR 12.6 - 20.5 Lakhs per annum. Full-time equivalent, dependent on experience
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in India

The role

We are looking to appoint an experienced programme manager to join Code Club India’s team to grow the reach and impact of Code Club across the country and manage Coolest Projects, a technology showcase for young digital creators. 

Code Club is a global movement of free coding clubs where young people aged 9-16 years old develop the skills and confidence to create with digital technologies. Code Clubs are run by teachers, educators, and volunteers from all walks of life and take place in schools and community settings, like libraries and maker spaces. 

You will play a pivotal role in growing and sustaining the Code Club network across India. You will manage the end-to-end of the programme life cycle which include onboarding partners, planning and delivering training and events, and ensuring programmes deliver the intended outcomes to a high level of quality. You will also build and engage the community of volunteers and educators that support our work and improve the quality of the learning experience through training and spreading best practices. You don’t need to be an expert in computer science or coding, but you do need to bring a passion for our mission and a willingness to learn. 

We work hard to make sure that Code Club India is a place where everyone is supported to do the best work of their careers. We have a flexible and collaborative approach to all aspects of our work. If you're the right person for the job, we’ll make it work for you, and you can be confident that you’ll be joining an exceptional team of people who care about our mission and each other.

Responsibilities

• Develop new  partnerships to grow the reach and impact of Code Club and Coolest Projects.
• Plan and execute partner onboarding for non-formal programmes; ensuring all partners’ staff and volunteers understand and follow the partnership agreement terms including training standards and safeguarding requirements. 
• Lead high-quality Code Club training sessions for trainers, teachers, and volunteers throughout the country, ensuring training outcomes are achieved.
• Develop strategies to build and nurture educator and volunteer communities in India, in collaboration with the National Programme Manager. 
• Plan and run Coolest Projects in India.
• Support the delivery of monitoring and evaluation plans, ensuring learnings are fed back back into programme design. 
• Plan and support marketing and communications work in India, in collaboration with colleagues.

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not necessarily all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here. 

• A commitment to the mission of Code Club India.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in education or STEM is preferable.
• At least five years’ experience in education programme management roles, primarily in non-formal education programmes, with an understanding of how education programmes are adopted into school and community sectors.
• A proven track record of managing partnerships with an ability to engage and manage external stakeholders from government, education, community leaders, NGO partners, and industry.
• Experience in managing & delivering teacher and volunteer training and development programmes, with an understanding of andragogy and a specialism in computing education or related fields preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and complexity.
• Good data, analytical, and reporting skills, and the ability to use data effectively to improve what we do.
• Capacity for extensive travel to communities and schools in different parts of the country for meetings, training sessions, and monitoring.

About us

Founded in 2023, Code Club India (Foundation for Computing Education in India) is a non-profit that makes computer science education accessible to young people, with a focus on disadvantaged youth. 

We are the national partner for Code Club in India. Code Club is the world’s largest network of free computing clubs for young people, brought to life by tens of thousands of volunteers. We grow and deliver the Code Club movement in India in collaboration with NGO partners, schools, government departments, and societies. This includes providing high-quality, project-based learning content in a range of Indian languages.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• Competitive leave allowance. From day one, you'll benefit from 17 days of earned leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 16 national/regional leaves
• Generous Employee Provident Fund (EPF). The EPF is a retirement savings scheme where both employees and employers contribute 12%
• Comprehensive Group Medical Insurance. We provide Private Healthcare via a Group Medical Insurance provided by NivaBupa. Each colleague has a sum assured amount of ₹10,000,00
• Flexible working. We have clear policies to provide flexibility over when and where you work, helping you balance work responsibilities with the rest of your life.
• Support for parents and carers. We provide generous family leave and flexibility for parents and carers. 
• Group Term Life Insurance. We provide life assurance and income protection schemes to provide peace of mind for you and your family. 
• Investing in learning and development. We invest in your growth and development, including through access to learning resources and training, with dedicated time for all employees. 

Timetable for applications

Closing date: 16 Feb 2026, 9.00am IST
Phone screen: 9 Feb 2026 onwards
First interview: 16 Feb 2026 onwards
Second interview: 23 Feb 2026 onwards

Our recruitment process

All of our workplaces are inclusive spaces where we want people to feel respected, valued, and able to do their best work. We are committed to building teams that bring together people with a broad range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. That starts with our recruitment process. 

Here's what you can expect: 

• As part of your application, you will be asked to respond to a small number of questions that we will use to screen your eligibility for the role. You will also be asked to provide your cv and a short cover letter. 
• Eligible applications will be reviewed by our recruitment team and the hiring manager. 
• A small number of candidates will be invited to a phone call with the hiring manager. The purpose of this call is to check our understanding of your application and to answer any questions you have. 
• We normally have two interviews, at least one of which will take place in-person. Interviews will be with the hiring manager and at least one other colleague. 
• You will usually be asked to undertake a work-based assessment in advance of your interviews. This will be an opportunity for you to show how you would perform some part of the role. You will be given advance notice and clear instructions. 
• If you have any questions about or feel that you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, including adjustments for neurodiversity, please contact our People and Culture team at [email protected].

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Everyone appointed to a role will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.