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Director Program & Impact

  • Company

    Muskaan Dreams

  • Location

    Noida (NCR)

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    12 - 13 years

  • Date Posted

    06-Nov-2025

About Muskaan Dreams

Muskaan Dreams is a tech nonprofit which works to bring technology & innovations to government school classrooms by partnering with government at scale. Our mission is rooted in the belief that every child deserves access to quality education. At the core of our mission is a commitment to fostering a passion for STEM & 21st century skills recognizing their potential to unlock endless opportunities for students. We firmly believe that by equipping today's youth with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in tomorrow's world, we are paving the way for a brighter, more equitable future for all. Started our journey in 2017, currently we are impacting 200K students & teachers in 22 districts across 5 states in India and aiming to impact 1 Million children by 2025-26.

Overview of the Role

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 technologies—such as AI, digital content, and education data systems—to 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.

Job Description

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.

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• 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.

Experience

• 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.