ConveGenius - Senior Program Manager (5-6 yrs)

Senior Program Manager

About us:

We are a leading Conversational AI company that's revolutionizing education for millions worldwide. Our knowledge bots are already empowering 35 million users, and we're at the forefront of shaping the future of EdTech in Naya Bharat. We're creating an omniverse in Conversational AI, where developers collaborate to innovate together. As part of our team, you'll have a pivotal role in turning complex educational data into practical insights that drive real change.

We're deeply committed to enhancing education for 150 million children in India, partnering with state departments and supporting national initiatives like Vidhya Samiksha Kendra under the National Education Policy 2020. ConveGenius operates across three divisions: ConveGenius Digital uses AI and bots to make systemic improvements, ConveGenius Edu offers Swift PAL tablets and AR-enhanced learning, and ConveGenius Insights leads global research in educational science.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education, have experience in both business and social sectors, and thrive in fast-paced environments, join us in transforming EdTech for Naya Bharat. Embrace our startup culture, where innovation and determination reshape India's educational future.

Key Responsibilities:

- Take ownership of the project and manage it end-to-end, lead a high-quality team and effectively break down workstreams and ensure high-outcome orientation.

- Prepare strategic roadmaps and implementation plans with goals and milestones.

- Identify operational bottlenecks and weaknesses, and devise resolution pathways along with the team.

- Develop and manage strong working relationships with the key bureaucrats at the state level and key leaders at the partner organisations.

- Collaborate effectively with the internal teams as per the needs of the program.

- Manage day-to-day operations and liaise with the state to ensure the required buy-in, inputs, permissions and resources are made available.

- Actively build internal capabilities and support team members by sharing learnings, providing feedback, and ensuring their training and development.

- Develop comprehensive reports, decks, and case studies on the programs and share regular updates with management as required.

- Understanding of Gujarati language is mandatory.

Required Qualification, Skills and Abilities:

- Bachelor's or equivalent degree from a top-tier institution.

- At least 5 years of relevant work experience with some managerial responsibilities and a track record of excellence.

- Familiarity and exposure to the field of education and educational technology,.

- Excellent program, stakeholder and team-management skills including the ability to connect with people across lines of difference.

- Ability to design, plan and implement large-scale programmes.

- Extremely high analytical, synthesis and problem-solving abilities.

- Prior work experience in a fast-paced environment and/or start-up organisation.

- Work under tight deadlines in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment to achieve targets independently and under pressure.

- Good research, writing and communication skills and comfortable representing the program externally.

- High level of flexibility and responsiveness to organisational requirements.

- Management/ strategy consulting background is preferred.

- Skilled in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Data crunching and analysis.