State Manager – Policy & Strategic Initiatives, Bihar
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- Bihar
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience: 8+ years
Salary: Up to 15 LPAAbout the role:We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated professional to join our State Program Team. The State Manager for Policy & Strategic Initiatives will play a pivotal role in providing state government policy input while leading the planning, execution, and management of strategic programs at the state level.Key Responsibilities1. Policy & Technical Support
- Support government departments in implementing, funding, and monitoring interventions for inclusive education and systems transformation.
- Analyze state government policies, schemes, and budgets to identify gap areas and influence policy action.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and design flagship programs, including early identification and entrepreneurship initiatives.
- Take ownership of day-to-day execution, ensuring alignment with program goals and timelines.
- Oversee budgeting processes, monitor expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration throughout the program lifecycle.
- Communicate effectively with leadership and partners to achieve strategic objectives.
- Establish robust monitoring frameworks to track performance against predetermined metrics.
- Prepare comprehensive reports highlighting achievements, challenges, and key learnings for stakeholders.
- Identify potential risks in program implementation and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Apply a creative and innovative mindset to enhance the impact of various interventions.
- Self-motivated with a passion for public administration and systems transformation.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with a results-oriented mindset.
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Adaptable and open to embracing innovative, "out-of-the-box" approaches.