Associate Program Manager

• Responsible for program(s) including planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, and reporting to ensure effective and timely delivery.
• Implement program activities to achieve objectives within defined timelines and quality parameters.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Wadhwani AI and state-level stakeholders, non-government institutions ensuring seamless coordination and decision-making.
• Act as the primary channel for collecting feedback from the ground and communicating it to the central team for program refinement.
• Lead/participate in the on-field implementation of AI-based research and solution deployment through field experiments, pilots, and scale-ups.
• Collaborate with AI researchers, data scientists, engineers, and internal teams on data acquisition, analysis, and field experimentation.
• Document field activities, case studies, and success stories to showcase achievements and support knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Experience in stakeholder outreach & management, program scaling & management and field-level practices in the education space.
• 5 years minimum of experience in a multi-stakeholder ecosystem with a demonstrated ability to navigate processes and build relationships with government stakeholders.
• Strong track record of stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and effective management of large-scale operations.
• Ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.
• Skilled in working with geographically dispersed, multicultural teams.
• Education qualification: Graduate degree or higher
• Willingness to travel frequently as required.

Benefits

Wadhwani AI - Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, OPD Coverage, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance.
• Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Annual Health Check-Ups, Onsite Medical Centers, Emergency Support System.
• Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Travel Reimbursement for Expectant Mothers during Last Trimester, Paternity Benefit, Day Care Support Program
• Mobility Benefits - Travel Policy, Relocation and Deputation benefits,
• Statutory Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment
• Other Benefits - Unlimited Leave Policy, Professional Development Policy, Referral Bonuses, Internet and Telephone Allowance.

We care deeply about the well-being of our employees and their families. You will get an opportunity to take on roles beyond a defined job description. Take a look at our website www.wadhwaniai.org to learn more about our work on AI for Social Impact. These are just some of the reasons why working with us is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, thrive and contribute to society.