Director Program

Job Description Director Program & Impact As India stands on the brink of the 4th industrial revolution, technologies like Artificial Intelligence are rapidly reshaping the future of learning and work. Yet, millions of studentsespecially girls from underserved communitiesremain excluded due to limited access to STEM education and the growing digital divide. While access to schooling has improved over the past 15 years, exposure to computer science and 21st-century skills remains alarmingly low. According to ASER 2023, only 28.1% of young female students pursue STEM in classes IX and above, and just 14% of women enter STEM careersdropping to 25% in leadership roles. The gender digital gap is stark: only 33% of women in India use the internet, compared to 67% of men. With India's digital sector expected to double by 2025, creating over 60 million jobs, the urgency to act is now. Early, inclusive interventions are essential to equip every childregardless of gender or backgroundwith the digital skills needed to thrive in a tech-driven future. This is not just a challengeit's a defining opportunity to reimagine education for equity and impact. At Muskaan Dreams, we've spent the last 8 years building solutions to bridge this critical gapimpacting over 5 lakh+ children so far. But we know that to reach 10 million children and drive lasting, systemic change, we need bold, entrepreneurial leadership. That's where you come in. We're looking for a Director Program & Impactnot just to run programs, but to co-lead a movement. Someone who sees the urgency, understands the complexity, and is ready to design and scale tech-enabled, inclusive solutions for the future of Bharat. If you believe every child deserves access to the digital futureand are ready to lead from the frontthis is your opportunity to make it happen. About Muskaan Dreams Muskaan Dreams is a Forbes recognised tech non-profit organization committed to transforming the quality of education in India by integrating digital innovation into government school systems. Our vision is to build a future where every child, regardless of background, can harness the power of technology to thrive in an increasingly digital world. We believe that empowering teachers and students with the right digital tools is key to bridging learning gaps and creating equitable opportunities. Our model focuses on building the digital capacity of government schools by enabling teachers, leveraging existing infrastructure, and embedding technology into classroom practices. Since inception, Muskaan Dreams has impacted over 500,000+ students, worked with more than 5,000 government schools, and trained 15,000+ teachers across six Indian states. Despite increased investments in education, a large number of government schools still lack functional ICT labs and effective digital integration in pedagogy. We address these gaps by partnering closely with state education departments to drive systemic change, ensuring that technology is not just availablebut meaningfully usedto improve learning outcomes at scale. Our work is supported by some of the credible funders like Fidelity APAC Foundation, Central Square Foundation, Dell, LTIMindtree, Amazon, Motilal Oswal Foundation, Lenovo and DXC Technology. Job Role Overview: The Director Program & Impact will lead the design, execution, and scaling of tech-enabled solutions through systemic efforts aimed at transforming teaching and learning across public education systems. Positioned at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and impact, this leadership role is responsible for architecting and implementing scalable, high-quality programs aligned with the organization's mission and national education priorities. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in education, systemic reform, and program design, with a strong ability to translate on-ground insights into impactful, tech-driven models. The role requires a proven track record in leveraging emerging technologiessuch as AI, digital content, and education data systemsto enhance student learning outcomes at scale. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director will work closely with government stakeholders, funders, and internal teams to co-create sustainable, future-ready solutions. They will play a critical role in ensuring effective program management, robust impact measurement, and long-term alignment with frameworks such as NEP 2020 and the ICT Policy, driving systemic change across multiple states. Designation Director, Program & Impact Reporting to CEO Experience in years 12-15 Years Vertical Programs Location Noida (NCR) Employment Type Full-time Employment Level Senior Roles & Responsibilities: Leadership & Strategy: - Provide strategic leadership to the program team, ensuring alignment with Muskaan Dreams vision and goals. - Lead the overall program strategy, ensuring alignment with org priorities. - Strengthen existing programs and innovate based on field insights and research. - Establish Muskaan Dreams as a thought leader in the ecosystem. Program Design & Execution: - Develop innovative solutions that improve teacher effectiveness and students learning. - Ensure integration of emerging educational technologies in program delivery. - Promote data-driven decision-making and program innovation. - Ensure smooth execution of programs in collaboration with government officials and team members. - Monitor impact and delivery performance timely. Impact Measurement & Quality Assurance: - Improve the impact assessments framework and ensure effective monitoring and evaluation mechanisms. - Leverage data-driven insights to continuously improve program effectiveness. - Build impact evidence by partnering with credible institutions. Government & Policy Advocacy: - Establish and manage strong relationships with government departments, education stakeholders, and funding partners. - Advocate for policy-level changes to integrate digital learning at scale. - Represent Muskaan Dreams in policy forums, conferences, and other advocacy platforms. Team Leadership & Capacity Building: - Lead and mentor a high-performing team of program managers and associates across multiple locations. - Drive a culture of ownership, innovation, and excellence within the team. - Strengthen the organizational capability for program delivery at scale. Financial & Operational Oversight: - Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and resource optimization. - Establish strong operational frameworks to drive efficiency in program execution. - Ensure compliance with all regulatory and donor requirements. Qualifications, Skills & Requirements: - 12+ years of experience in program management in the education sector. - Strong leadership experience in managing large-scale projects with government systems. - Experience in education, teacher training and systemic reform. - Proven ability to build and manage partnerships with the government. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in impact measurement and evaluation. - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders. - Believe in speed and scale. Why Muskaan Dreams - Lead with ownership, autonomy, and the trust to drive real change. - Once in lifetime chance to transform India's public education system - Fast growth & entrepreneurial culture - A place where you meet speed, passion and empathy at one place Compensation: Muskaan Dreams offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with excellent benefits. Our offering for this role is 40 LPA (We are open to discuss) To Be Successful at Muskaan Dreams - Share our passion for transforming education and achieving large-scale impact. - Demonstrate creativity and innovation in program design and delivery. - Thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a solution-focused mindset. - Uphold high personal and professional integrity, aligned with our mission. How to Apply Interested candidates can apply via www.muskaandreams.org/career Selection Process - Profile Submission - Initial Round of Interaction - Second Round of Interaction (detailed) - Assignment submission - Final interaction with board/mentors - Final Discussion on payroll and joining. The recruitment process typically takes 30-45 days, and updates will be communicated via email.