Website Raspberry Pi Foundation

State Manager (Programme Manager)
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Salary: 18-22 lakhs
Basis: Permanent; full-time, part-time, or flexible
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in India

The role

Over the last four years, we have developed our reach and impact in India through a range of partnerships and programmes focused on both formal and non-formal learning. In 2021, the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s Indian entity was established and we have ambitious plans for growth, both nationally and regionally.

Our proposed programmes in the state of Telangana aims to support young people (aged 9–22 years) in formal and community spaces to learn computing and digital making, and will be accessed through our network of schools, clubs, teachers, and volunteers. We are looking for a State Manager (Programme Manager) to join our India team, to scout, plan, manage, and monitor all computing education programmes and partnerships in the state of Telangana.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced education programme manager, with a specialism in computing. This role requires a deep understanding of computing subjects and pedagogical principles. You’ll have a diverse background in programme and project planning and management, partnership development and management, and general administration. You will work collaboratively with other teams to plan, deliver, monitor, and achieve successful outcomes in all programmes in the state. You will be expected to use data, community and stakeholder feedback, and rigorous research to support programme improvement.

Initially, the candidate primarily will manage the Coding Academy sponsored by Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society in Telangana. The Coding Academy has two strategic academic units: a school located in Moinabad, Rangareddy district for grades 6–12, and a college located in Shamirpet, Medchal-Malkajgiri district.

Key responsibilities

Manage, monitor, and course-correct all activities of both the strategic academic units of Coding Academy (the school and college)
Manage the relationship and develop the partnership with the government partner and its strategic academic units for effective implementation and expansion
Build and manage a high performance team, providing them with the clarity and support to enable them to do the best work of their careers
Plan, roll out, and manage all programmes in the state, including formal and non-formal learning and research, in collaboration with the team at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and stakeholders in the state
Support the relevant teams with inputs, insights, and access to key stakeholders to enhance programme design and development activities
Monitor, oversee, and review all programmes to achieve desired outcomes and impact
Cultivate and manage a network of volunteers to support clubs in schools and communities, as well as support activities such as translations and events
Plan and organise high-impact engagement events like Coolest Projects, hackathons, conferences, seminars, and community events
Scan the market and identify opportunities in the state for new partnership development including with NGOs, knowledge partners, government agencies/missions, and corporates
Report weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual on all programme activities in the state
Take on administrative responsibilities including budget planning and management, and facilities and logistics
Represent the Raspberry Pi Foundation to external audiences, attending outreach events, and facilitating workshops with teachers and volunteers

Experience and personal attributes

We recognise that everyone has the potential for growth, and we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they have some, but not all, of the experience and personal attributes listed here.

A commitment to the mission and values of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Extensive experience in programme planning and management
Substantial teaching and learning experience, including experience of designing and delivering effective and engaging computing-related programmes or curriculum
Strong understanding of computing and digital making, including programming and physical computing
A proven record of delivering solutions to the formal education system, primarily degree college, and an understanding of the relevant/critical success factors
Excellent understanding of the Indian education system, with a particular focus on school-based and community-based education
Experienced manager, with the ability to build diverse teams and support them to do great work
Excellent verbal and written communication skills: proficient in reading, writing, and verbal communication in English, with a fair level of proficiency in Telugu
A collaborative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and complexities
Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science/IT and/or a teaching qualification preferred
Willingness to work flexible hours to better cater to the local project requirements
Ability to undertake extensive local travel, which primarily includes travel to and between both
Coding Academy units, government partner’s offices, state education offices, industry partners, etc.; owning a vehicle is preferred

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