Senior Program Manager, Punjab

Role: Senior Program Manager PMU - Chandigarh, Punjab
Experience: 5-10 years
Salary: upto 12 LPA
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Role Overview

The Senior Program Manager will work closely with the Department of Women and Child Development and ICDS Department in Chandigarh. You'll spend 70% of your time working within these departments on policy implementation and research, and 30% on field visits to districts for program monitoring and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with government departments and stakeholders
• Support policy implementation and research for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) programs
• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports for government stakeholders
• Oversee project implementation across districts in Punjab 
• Make quarterly field visits to 2-3 districts for program launches and events
• Assist with budget planning and management for ECCE initiatives
• Draft formal communications in Hindi and English

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Social Sciences, Education, Management, or related field (Master's preferred)

Experience:

• 4-5 years in project management, public policy, or program implementation
• Minimum 2 years working with government departments
• Experience in fieldwork and on-ground program implementation

Skills:

• Strong understanding of government operations in education and child development sectors
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Project management expertise
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Fluency in English and Hindi and Punjabi (written and spoken)

What Makes You Successful

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who takes ownership in ambiguous situations
• Willingness to travel regularly for field visits

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 26, 2026 on Ground Zero

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