ConveGenius - 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.
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.