Location: Delhi, with oversight of multi-state programmes Experience: ~15+ years, ideally in large-scale education / social impact programmes We are looking for a senior programme leader to provide organisation-wide leadership across programme strategy, delivery, scale and operational effectiveness. The role will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership to translate organisational strategy into high-quality, scalable programmes across geographies. Key responsibilities • Lead and oversee overall programme portfolio across states, ensuring quality, scale, impact and delivery outcomes. • Drive programme strategy, annual planning, budgets and financial performance, with ownership of large programme/operating portfolios. • Build and strengthen systems, processes and operating models to enable efficient programme delivery at scale. • Lead risk management, problem-solving and operational effectiveness across complex programmes. • Manage and develop senior programme teams and build a strong performance-oriented culture. • Work closely with government and other external stakeholders to strengthen partnerships and enable scale. • Partner with fundraising/partnerships teams on programme design, donor engagement and resource mobilisation. • Work with the CEO and senior leadership on organisational strategy, growth and expansion. Ideal profile • Senior leader with experience managing large, multi-state programmes/portfolios. • Strong combination of programme leadership + operations/business management. • Demonstrated financial/budget/P&L ownership. • Experience working with senior government stakeholders, ideally in education/public systems. • Strong people leadership and experience managing sizeable teams. • Comfortable operating at both strategic and execution levels in a growing organisation.