State Program Manager
Description:
- We are a leading Conversational AI company thats 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 youre 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 Indias educational future.
- Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/convegenius11.
Position Summary:
- The State Program Manager for Gujarat will lead the implementation of the SwiftSchool program across 550+ schools in Ahmedabad and Navsari districts, under the Bharat EdTech Initiative (BEI).
- This role is responsible for ensuring seamless adoption of SwiftPAL, SwiftClass, SwiftChat, and our suite of AI-enabled learning bots while driving strong program outcomes on the ground.
- The State Program Manager will oversee district-level execution, manage and mentor implementation teams, strengthen field operations, and ensure meaningful learning impact.
- As and when ConveGenius expands its footprint, this role will also be responsible for scaling interventions to additional districts across Gujarat, supporting both program delivery and strategic business expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Strategy:
If you have strong strategic planning and systems-thinking skills, you will thrive at:
- Leading implementation of SwiftSchool across Ahmedabad & Navsari, aligning with district and state priorities.
- Developing annual and quarterly work plans with milestones, targets, and accountability structures.
- Running implementation pilots and cost-impact experiments under BEI to refine scalable delivery models.
Program Delivery & Adoption:
If you have strong execution, operational management, and field coordination skills, you will excel in:
- Ensuring effective rollout of SwiftPAL, SwiftClass, SwiftChat, and AI bots across intervention schools.
- Driving high teacher adoption through training, mentoring, and classroom-level academic support.
- Working with product teams to localize content, dashboards, and analytics for Gujarats needs.
- Creating structured feedback loops to surface field insights that inform program and product improvements.
Stakeholder Management:
If you are excellent in relationship-building and communication skills, you will succeed at:
- Managing relationships with district officials, state partners, and school leadership.
- Handling CSR/NGO funder communication, reporting, and impact showcases.
- Representing ConveGenius confidently in formal review meetings and donor forums.
Team Leadership:
If you have strong people management and coaching skills, you will enjoy:
- Leading and mentor the Gujarat implementation team across districts.
- Building a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning within the team.
- Enabling team performance through mentoring, reviews, and capacity-building.
Data, Monitoring & Impact:
If you have strong data interpretation and analytical skills, you will excel in:
- Tracking program KPIs: Adoption, Engagement, and Learning.
- Using dashboards and analytics to drive decisions and report insights.
- Preparing insight reports, presentations, and evidence-driven case studies for internal leadership, state partners, and donors.
Scope for Business Expansion:
If you have a strong vision to impact every child, skills for scaling and program design, you will thrive at:
- Supporting expansion of SwiftSchool to additional districts across Gujarat.
- Planning resources, setting up operational structures, and driving new district onboarding.
- Leading teams to drive desired outcomes in the districts in alignment with the expansion.
Qualifications & Competencies:
Education: Masters or equivalent from a top-tier institution in Management, Education, Development Studies, or related fields.
Experience: 6-8 years of work experience, with at least 4-5 years in large-scale program implementation.
- Experience working with government education systems is highly desirable.
- Strong program and project delivery skills: planning, execution, and risk management.
- Proven stakeholder engagement ability with senior officials and funders.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Analytical mindset: ability to use data for decision-making and communicate insights effectively.
- Flexibility and adaptability to operate in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Fluency in Gujarati, Hindi, English is mandatory (written, spoken and reading).
- Familiarity with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and data analysis is expected.
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