Program lead - School Solutions Implementation

About The Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Program Lead – State Schools to support the implementation of the Wadhwani Foundation Program across partnered state schools. This role is ideal for junior professionals who have prior experience working with school management or have worked as freelancers supporting school initiatives.

The selected candidate will be the primary point of contact for school principals and teachers and will be responsible for driving engagement, ensuring timely follow-ups, and supporting program adoption at the school level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a liaison between the Wadhwani Program team and partnered state/centre/board schools.
• Regularly follow up with school principals and teachers regarding sign-ups and program implementation progress.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination with stakeholders to maintain program momentum.
• Provide on-ground and remote support to schools for resolving queries related to the program.
• Monitor participation and escalate issues or delays as needed.
• Document updates, feedback, and success stories from schools.
• Driving schools for adoption of the product

Key Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in working with school management, NGOs in the education sector, or in a freelance capacity supporting schools.
• Proven ability to engage and build relationships with school principals and teachers.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills—both verbal and written.
• Strong follow-up skills and a proactive approach to task completion.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency in regional/local language(s) would be an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with government or state school systems.
• Exposure to implementing educational programs or ed-tech initiatives at the school level.