Senior Education Practice Leader

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We are looking for a senior Education Practice Leader to drive the strategic agenda, portfolio growth, partnerships, and delivery of large-scale education initiatives.

Location: New Delhi / Gurgaon / Mumbai / Bengaluru

Travel: As required

Experience: 15+ Years

CTC: 40-55 LPA (depending on experience & skill set)

Employment: Fixed-Term Contract

What You'll Lead:

• Shape the strategic direction of the Education Practice and identify emerging priorities.
• Provide strategic guidance across early childhood, primary, secondary education, life skills & socio-emotional learning.
• Work closely with state and central governments to strengthen public education systems and drive systemic change.
• Build relationships with foundations, philanthropies, multilaterals, academia, civil society, and senior government stakeholders.
• Support strategic business development and help shape and close high-impact education engagements.
• Represent the practice at national and global forums, conferences, and sector platforms.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team while overseeing complex multi-donor portfolios.
• Drive client relationships, project quality, financial oversight, and portfolio growth.

We are Looking For:

• 15+ years of experience in education, with strong experience designing and executing education programmes.
• Deep understanding of public education systems and government partnerships.
• Breadth across multiple education domains rather than a single specialization.
• Strong experience engaging with philanthropic funders and senior ecosystem stakeholders.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in consulting, multilaterals, or ecosystem organisations is an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a practice area.