STEM Program Manager

Job Title: STEM Program Manager
Department: Programs / STEM Education
Reports To:
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru
Experience: 3–7 years in program management, education, STEM/EdTech, training, or a related field

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented STEM Program Manager to plan, manage, and deliver STEM education programs across schools, institutions, and other learning environments.

The Program Manager will be responsible for end-to-end program execution, including curriculum planning, trainer management, school/client coordination, resource planning, quality monitoring, reporting, and program improvement.

The ideal candidate should have strong project management, communication, leadership, and stakeholder-management skills, along with a good understanding of STEM education and experiential learning.

Key Responsibilities

Program Planning & Execution

• Plan and manage STEM education programs from initiation through completion.
• Develop program plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and implementation schedules.
• Coordinate with schools, educational institutions, clients, and internal teams for successful program execution.
• Ensure programs are delivered according to agreed scope, timelines, quality standards, and learning objectives.
• Identify potential operational challenges and implement timely solutions.

Curriculum & Content

• Work with curriculum/content teams to develop and improve STEM learning programs.
• Review lesson plans, projects, activities, assessments, and training materials.
• Ensure content is age-appropriate, practical, engaging, and aligned with program objectives.
• Identify new STEM technologies, tools, and learning methodologies that can strengthen programs.

Trainer Management

• Recruit, onboard, train, and manage STEM Trainers and facilitators.
• Prepare trainer schedules and allocate resources based on program requirements.
• Conduct trainer orientation, reviews, and performance assessments.
• Monitor trainer performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Ensure trainers follow curriculum, safety procedures, classroom standards, and reporting processes.

School / Client Management

• Act as the primary program contact for assigned schools or clients.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with school management, teachers, coordinators, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct regular review meetings and collect stakeholder feedback.
• Understand client requirements and coordinate internally to address them.
• Support presentations, demonstrations, workshops, and program onboarding when required.

Operations & Resource Management

• Plan STEM kits, equipment, consumables, infrastructure, and other resources required for programs.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops, events, competitions, exhibitions, and STEM labs.
• Ensure proper utilization, maintenance, inventory tracking, and safety of STEM equipment.
• Coordinate with procurement and operations teams for timely availability of resources.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Track program progress against defined milestones and objectives.
• Monitor student participation, attendance, learning outcomes, and project completion.
• Prepare regular program reports, MIS dashboards, and performance summaries.
• Analyze feedback and program data to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain accurate documentation of program activities and outcomes.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Establish and maintain quality standards for STEM program delivery.
• Conduct periodic classroom observations and program audits.
• Identify gaps in curriculum, training, operations, and student engagement.
• Implement corrective and improvement measures.
• Develop best practices and standard operating procedures for program delivery.

Events & Special Programs

• Plan and manage STEM competitions, hackathons, exhibitions, science fairs, innovation challenges, boot camps, and other special events.
• Coordinate trainers, students, schools, equipment, logistics, and event partners.
• Ensure smooth execution and timely closure of events.

Required Skills

• Strong program/project management skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Team leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
• Good understanding of STEM education and experiential learning.
• Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace and program-management or reporting tools.
• Ability to analyze program data and prepare reports.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s or master’s degrees in engineering, Technology, Science, Education, Management, or a related field.
• A certification in Project Management, Education, STEM, or a related area is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

• 3–7 years of experience in program/project management, education, EdTech, STEM education, training, or a related field.
• Experience managing trainers or education teams.
• Experience working with schools, educational institutions, or corporate/CSR education programs.
• Experience managing multi-location programs is an advantage.
• Practical exposure to robotics, coding, electronics, IoT, AI, maker education, or other STEM domains is preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Successful and timely execution of STEM programs.
• Program quality and achievement of learning objectives.
• Student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Trainer performance and retention.
• School/client satisfaction.
• Program completion and adherence to timelines.
• Resource and operational efficiency.
• Quality and timeliness of reporting.
• Successful execution of events and special programs.
• Continuous improvement in program delivery.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Structured and detail-oriented approach.
• Passion for education and STEM.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel, if required.

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person