Job Title:  Manager | GPS | Delhi | Operations, Industry & Domain Solutions | GPS Industry Solution

The team

Deloitte's Education Practice, part of the Technology & Transformation vertical - working across the education ecosystem in India. The practice partners with central and state governments, higher education institutions, schools, development organizations, and private sector stakeholders to drive large-scale education transformation initiatives.

Your work profile

As the dedicated Program Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for the project, ensuring seamless coordination across all implementation pillars. You will serve as the primary interface between key stakeholders, including senior government leadership, implementation partners, and project teams, driving effective governance, decision-making, and execution..

 Key skills required: 

• Program and Project Management
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Government Stakeholder Management
• Governance and Review Mechanism Design
• Leadership and Team Management
• Risk Identification and Mitigation
• Cross-functional Coordination
• Executive Communication and Presentation Skills
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Preferred Qualifications

• Education - B.Tech, B.E., MBA, or equivalent degree from a recognized university.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in program and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale government, public sector, digital transformation, or technology platform projects.
• Experience working with senior government stakeholders and multi-stakeholder governance structures will be preferred. 

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across government and partner organizations.
• Excellent leadership capabilities with experience managing diverse teams and workstreams.
• Strong governance and decision-support capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and drive consensus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on outcomes.
• High degree of ownership, accountability, and execution orientation. 

Success Metrics

• Timely achievement of project milestones and deliverables.
• Effective governance and review mechanisms established and operationalized.
• Positive stakeholder feedback from MoE, PSA Office, Empowered Committee, and other key stakeholders.
• Successful conduct of quarterly review meetings and governance forums.
• Timely identification, escalation, and resolution of project risks and issues.
• Strong coordination across implementation pillars resulting in seamless project execution.
• Achievement of project objectives within agreed timelines and quality standards.

Location and Way of Working: 

• Base location: Delhi