Associate Program Manager – Pi Jam Foundation

Pi Jam Foundation is a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company conceived by Teach for India Alumniin 2017. The organization is entirely impact driven and aims to provide all students from government and affordable private schools Computing and Problem-solving skills, which are essential for them to succeed in the 21st century workplace. Using low-cost, open source technology and a contextual research-based curriculum coupled with innovative pedagogy, Pi Jam Foundation aims to provide quality computer science education to students across the country.

Why work with us?

Pi Jam Foundation is a young and growing organization, where experimentation and creativity is encouraged amongst everyone in the team. As a member, you would have the space and time to nurture your own skills and passion in the process of working towards a cause. We foster a culture where one can grow as an individual while playing a crucial role in the sustainable expansion of the organization. As a part of Pi Jam Foundation’s award-winningprogram, you will have the opportunity to contribute to India’s youth gaining an opportunity to develop into change-makers of tomorrow.

Reporting to: Program Manager

About the role

As the Associate Program Manager at Pi Jam Foundation, you would be responsible for supporting the successful management of multiple interventions across the country. This would include exhibiting excellent organization, management, and communication skills across verticals and lending your expertise to strengthen our programmatic strategies and execution. Having a learning mindset is crucial, along with the ability to solve problems and ensure overall team productivity. You would be leading Pi Jam Foundation’s vision through all your activities and be the glue that integrates our dynamic team into coordination and efficiency. You will report to the Program Manager and work in close partnership with the Program Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation and Research teams. This is a full-time position based in Pune.

Roles & Responsibilities:

As an Associate Program Manager, you will be tasked with supporting all present and future Pi Jam Foundation educational initiatives and programs. Your portfolio will include:`

● End to end implementation and management of the delivery of community engagement programs, events and initiatives following global standards with a focus on localization.

● Build strong, collaborative relationships with external stakeholders as a representative of Pi Jam Foundation.

● Development and end to end management of a team of volunteers through a variety of essential opportunities.

● Create a strategic plan of support and operations aligned to Program and larger Organizational goals which actively encourages the development of student Problem Solving, Design thinking, Digital making and Creativity.

● Support Program Manager in building capacity in teachers to gain the requisite technical expertise, pedagogical expertise and use a wide range of data (qualitative and quantitative) to analyze progress to goals, evaluate and increase effectiveness of the Pi Jam Curriculum execution.

● Collect, analyze and respond accurately and effectively to group wide needs backed by data and motivational incentives.

● Work with cross functional teams including Program, Research, Marketing, Training and

Human Resources:

● Build a focus on Problem Solving, Design Thinking and other learning outcomes inside and outside the classroom.

● Facilitate shared learning, unconditional support and strong self and peer accountability within the teacher team, organizational team as well as the school support system.

Additional Responsibilities

Contribute to the development and growth of Pi Jam Foundation’s impact by providing your services and support for out of classroom programs, workshops, additional R&D activities for program/curriculum testing, the impact and analysis process, recruitment and performance appraisals and team-wide decision making.

Required Qualifications:

Each of the core responsibilities outlined above, need specific skills to fulfill. While many of these will be developed and honed through the role, some of the following are skills and mindsets we would like you to bring with you to the role and organization:

● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience

● Have minimum of 2 years experience in program management (includes fellowship)

● Able to own work across multiple threads with tight deadlines – thrive in the startup culture

● Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to view the larger picture while having an eye for detail

● Have a well-balanced, analytical and creative mindset to problem-solve and provide innovative solutions

● Ability to balance multiple priorities and positively motivate others to achieve their goals and maintain processes to enable it

● Have exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders

● Excellent communications skills with both technical and non-technical audiences to fully understand the experiences of our students, teachers, facilitators, and regional partners resulting in significantly deeper learning and impact

● Be an intellectually curious and responsive team contributor, delivering and receiving feedback regularly, and eager to learn and stay up to date on computer science education.

Preferred Qualifications:

● Hold a degree in a Science Technology Engineering Math or Education field, or have commensurate or demonstrable experience in STEM.

● Proven experience leading education programs with that have substantive impact and sustained outcomes

● At least 1 year of corporate experience

● Working knowledge of education and program evaluation methods and experience

evaluating programs with an eye to ongoing improvements

● Have an in-depth understanding of the time and effort demands of a start-up.

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