Manager - Government Partnerships

Location: Pune / Mumbai
Experience: 8–10 years in government engagement, program implementation, and team leadership.
Compensation: Competitive

Lend A Hand India

Lend A Hand India works to integrate skill education with mainstream schooling. Partnering with state governments, they help define and scale policy to make learning engaging and connected to future livelihoods for over 1.5 million students across 15,000+ schools.

Role

As the Manager for Government Partnerships, you will lead vocational education initiatives in Maharashtra. This role involves managing high level government relationships, overseeing program execution, and leading a team to drive impactful skill education programs.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic plan for implementing vocational education in the state.
Serve as the main point of contact for state education departments and advocate for skill education reforms.
Build and strengthen partnerships with government bodies, non-profits, and industry partners like NSDC and Sector Skill Councils.
Manage the Project Management Unit (PMU) team to ensure high quality delivery of skill based education.
Oversee key initiatives like internships, employer connections, and the effective roll out of technology systems.
Manage state level program budgets and resource allocation for efficient implementation.
Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of state teams, including project coordinators, instructors, and field staff.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Public Policy, Management, Education, or a related field.
8–10 years of experience in government engagement, program implementation, and leading a team.
Strong understanding of government schemes and policies related to education and skill development.
Proven experience in advocacy, project management, strategic planning, and managing large scale education programs.
Ability to build and manage relationships with government agencies and industry partners.
Strong analytical, data driven decision making, and reporting skills.
Fluency in English and Marathi (spoken and written).
Willingness to travel extensively within the state as required.

Benefits

Influence policy and create lasting change by helping build and refine the education system.
See your ideas and efforts replicated across thousands of schools, impacting millions of students.
Gain experience navigating and synergizing the worlds of government, corporate CSR, and community.
Your work directly contributes to creating skilled professionals and a stronger national economy.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive support, and a culture that champions your professional development and well being.