State Program Lead - Bihar Government Project

Description:

Role: State Program Lead - Bihar Government Project

Location: Patna

The Role:

The State Program Lead will be the single-point owner, representing the Organisation with Bihar Government, overseeing execution of the Organisations program through on-ground partner teams and ensuring high-quality delivery. You'll work at the intersection of government systems, technology-enabled interventions, and last-mile impact. While the program will be executed by government teams, you'll be responsible for ensuring that everything runs like clockwork: from field-level execution to leadership-level alignment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Ensure Seamless Execution: Monitor on-ground activities to ensure the program is functioning as intended; troubleshoot and intervene wherever needed.

- Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with Bihar team, officers, and senior bureaucrats.

- Structured Reviews: Conduct weekly check-ins with field staff and monthly meetings with leadership to drive accountability and learning.

- Drive Continuous Improvement: Regularly assess the program's effectiveness and design course corrections for stronger outcomes.

- Field Visits: Regular travel to the field to understand challenges first-hand and stay grounded in the realities of implementation.

- Re-train as needed: Identify capacity gaps among the implementation team and conduct refreshers or support interventions to close them.

Educational Qualification & Work Experience:

- PG / MBA with 6+years of Experience with 4 to 5 years of experience in high-quality execution environments (e.g., consulting, startups, operations roles).

- Track Record of Ownership: You've independently owned complex projects and have a "whatever it takes" approach to outcomes.

- Structured Thinking & Problem Solving: You bring clarity to chaos and can make effective decisions with incomplete information.

- Strong Communication & Relationship Skills: You can earn the trust of both senior bureaucrats and field-level staff alike.

- Empathy & Mission Orientation: You care deeply about impacting lives at scale and are willing to go deep to make it happen.