Program Manager – Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), Mumbai

Role: Program Manager – Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), Mumbai Experience: 9-12 years Salary: Up to 15-19 LPA _____________________________________________________ About the role: The Program Manager – FLN plays a pivotal role in leading, managing, and scaling Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) initiatives aimed at addressing learning gaps among primary school children in low-income communities. Aligned with national educational frameworks (such as the NIPUN Bharat Mission), this position oversees end-to-end project implementation, partner relationships, governance, monitoring & evaluation, and state-level government engagements. Key responsibilities: 1. Partnership & Project Management Oversee end-to-end program delivery, day-to-day operations, timelines, and monitoring for assigned education projects. Coordinate and manage relationships with implementation partners, technical agencies, and internal cross-functional teams. Refine program design, track milestones, manage program budgets, and troubleshoot operational challenges early. Ensure all internal and external donor reporting requirements are met on time. 2. Outcomes, M&E & Evidence Building Execute evaluation frameworks, learning agendas, and impact assessments according to agreed work plans. Critically review evaluation notes, progress reports, and verification metrics to assess indicator changes or project shifts. Track outcome performance against commitments and flag any divergence between reported and verified progress. 3. Governance & Documentation Prepare decision notes, pre-meeting briefs, and quarterly review materials for organizational leadership and governance committees. Maintain correspondence, formal agreements, project version controls, decision logs, and governance calendars. 4. State-Level Program Management Serve as the primary organizational point of contact for implementation partners in key target states (e.g., Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh). Represent the organization in state-level government review meetings and maintain active engagement with education department stakeholders. Conduct regular field visits to observe ground realities, validate progress, identify risk areas, and support course correction. Support holistic education pilot projects and integrate state-level learnings into the overarching FLN strategy. 5. Operational & Cross-Functional Support Prepare periodic project updates, budget summaries, and progress reports for internal leadership committees. Support team communications, stakeholder events, and social finance/funding initiatives as required. Success Metrics: Compliance & Budgeting: Accurate tracking of outputs delivered by partners against financial expenditure. MIS & Reporting: Timely and accurate submission of project data and progress reports. Partner & Governance Management: High-quality documentation and efficient stakeholder coordination. Requirements & Qualifications: Education: Post-Graduate Degree in Education, Social Work, Social Science, Rural Management, or a related field. (Specialization in social financing or learning tools like Tableau is a plus) . Experience: 5–7 years of fast-paced project management experience within the Indian education sector. M&E Expertise: Proven background in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), impact assessment, and managing evaluation frameworks. Stakeholder Alignment: Strong ability to interact with and manage government education departments, implementation partners, and EdTech accelerators. - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Sept 10, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557