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State Head – Program & Impact

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Job Description: State Head – Program & Impact

Location: [State –UP/ MH / RJ/ KA]

Reporting to: Program Director

1. Role Purpose

The State Lead – Programs will be responsible for complete ownership of program execution, stakeholder management, and scale within the state, driving high-quality implementation across all initiatives.

This role is central to Muskaan Dreams’ vision of enabling large-scale adoption of STEM, AI, and 21st-century learning within government school systems. The State Lead will operate with a strong focus on speed, scale, and execution excellence, while managing senior government stakeholders, partners, and multi-layered teams.

Positions are based out of :

  • Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow
  • Maharashtra: Pune
  • Rajasthan: Jaipur/Jodhpur
  • South (KA, TN, TG): Bengaluru

2. Core Attributes Expected

  • Speed: Ability to move quickly from planning to execution, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timely delivery
  • Scale Orientation: Experience in managing and expanding programs across large geographies and multiple districts
  • Ownership Mindset: Acts as the end-to-end owner of the state, with full accountability for outcomes
  • Execution Excellence: Strong ability to translate strategy into consistent on-ground implementation

3. Key Responsibilities

3.1 End-to-End State Ownership

  • Own and drive the complete program lifecycle within the state across all initiatives
  • Ensure seamless execution across:Direct-to-school delivery models System-level capacity building approaches
  • Manage multiple programs (STEM, AI, digital learning) simultaneously with high quality and consistency
  • Ensure alignment with organizational goals on scale, depth, and impact

3.2 Program Execution and Delivery

  • Ensure effective rollout of programs across all mapped schools and districts
  • Drive key metrics:School coverage Teacher adoption and usage Program engagement and outcomes
  • Ensure adherence to:Program design SOPs Timelines
  • Identify and resolve execution challenges in real-time to maintain delivery speed

3.3 Team Leadership and Performance Management

  • Lead and manage:Project Managers State PMU (Program Management Unit) Indirectly oversee Associates and field teams
  • Build a high-performance, ownership-driven culture
  • Establish structured review mechanisms:Weekly execution reviews Monthly performance reviews
  • Support hiring, onboarding, and continuous capability building

3.4 Government Stakeholder Management (State-Level Leadership)

  • Build and manage relationships with senior government stakeholders, including:State-level education officials Key decision-makers within the education system
  • Act as the State Head for Muskaan Dreams’ programs
  • Enable:Strategic alignment with government priorities Program approvals and expansion Institutionalization within state systems

3.5 Partner and Funder Management

  • Own relationships with CSR partners and funders within the state
  • Ensure high-quality delivery aligned to partner expectations
  • Drive:Timely and accurate reporting Partner reviews and field visits Communication on program progress and impact
  • Ensure strong partner success and long-term engagement

3.6 Monitoring, Evaluation, and Data-Driven Execution

  • Ensure robust data collection, tracking, and reporting across programs
  • Work closely with the MEL team to:Analyze performance Identify gaps Drive corrective actions
  • Ensure data accuracy and real-time visibility into program performance

3.7 Planning, Expansion, and Scale

  • Develop and execute state-level strategic and operational plans
  • Plan resource allocation across districts, programs, and partners
  • Identify opportunities for:Expansion into new districts Deepening program engagement
  • Support scale-up of successful program models

3.8 Problem Solving and Field Leadership

  • Identify and resolve on-ground challenges related to:Adoption gaps Team performance Stakeholder resistance
  • Maintain strong field presence and connect with ground realities
  • Ensure agility in decision-making to sustain execution momentum

4. Key Deliverables / KRAs

  • Achievement of state-level scale targets (schools, districts, reach)
  • High teacher adoption and sustained program usage
  • Quality and consistency of program implementation
  • Strength of relationships with senior government stakeholders
  • Partner satisfaction and successful funder engagement
  • Performance and retention of state team
  • Accuracy and timeliness of reporting and data systems

5. Team Structure and Reporting

Direct Reports:

  • Project Managers (2–3)
  • State PMU (3–4 members)

Indirect Reports:

  • Associates (20–50+, depending on state scale)

6. Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in program management, operations, or large-scale implementation roles (mandatory)
  • Prior experience in the nonprofit / development sector (mandatory)
  • Demonstrated experience of working closely with government stakeholders at the state level
  • Proven track record of managing large, multi-layered field teams and delivering programs at scale
  • Experience in managing multiple programs simultaneously, preferably in education, STEM, digital learning, or skilling

7. Skills and Competencies

  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior government officials and partners
  • Fluency in regional language(s) of the respective state (mandatory), along with working proficiency in Hindi and/or English
  • Strong stakeholder management across government, partners, and internal teams
  • High execution capability with ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous environments

8. Behavioral Competencies

  • High ownership and accountability
  • Strong bias for action and speed
  • Ability to manage scale without compromising quality
  • Solution-oriented mindset
  • Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments

9. Other Requirements

  • Willingness to travel extensively within the state
  • Comfort working with government systems and school ecosystems
  • Ability to operate independently while aligning with central teams

10. Success Indicators (First 6–12 Months)

  • Strong and stable state execution structure established
  • High alignment between central program design and field execution
  • Improvement in teacher adoption and program usage metrics
  • Strong relationships with key government stakeholders
  • High partner satisfaction and smooth reporting processes
  • Scalable systems and processes established within the state

How to ApplyVisit: Muskaan Dreams Careers

Link: muskaandreams.org/career

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