ConveGenius - 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.

- Learn more about us: https://linktr.ee/convegenius11

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.

Required Qualification, Skills and Abilities:

- Bachelor's/Master'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