Chief Programs Officer (CPO), Bihar

Role: Chief Programs Officer (CPO), Bihar
Experience: 10-12 years
Salary: Up to 12-15 LPA

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About the Role:

The Chief Programs Officer (CPO) will design, strengthen, and oversee programs that meaningfully shift this reality.

This role requires end-to-end program leadership — from strategy and design to execution oversight, monitoring, evaluation, and learning — ensuring high-quality implementation aligned with the organizations mission and long-term vision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Prioritization & Program Stewardship

• Define clear program goals, outcomes, and success metrics in collaboration with Program Leads
• Align program strategy with the organizations vision and priorities
• Support medium- and long-term strategy development grounded in data and ecosystem best practices
• Ensure clarity of goals across teams and strengthen outcome ownership

2. Planning, Risk Management & Execution

• Develop annual, quarterly, and monthly execution plans with Program Leads
• Identify operational and strategic risks and design mitigation plans
• Provide hands-on support to ensure programs remain adaptive and high quality

3. Program Leadership & Talent Development

• Coach and mentor Program Leads
• Conduct structured performance reviews, goal setting, and development planning
• Strengthen delegation systems and reduce founder dependency
• Build strong leadership pipelines within program teams

4. Partnerships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Steward high-level partnerships with funders, government, and ecosystem stakeholders
• Strengthen program teams ability to manage external relationships independently
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments with credibility and alignment

5. Cross-Team Alignment & Systems Building

• Facilitate cross-program learning forums
• Institutionalize best practices into scalable systems and processes
• Strengthen alignment between Programs, Fundraising, MEL, Communications, and Operations

6. Program Innovation & Systems Thinking

• Apply systems-thinking to identify root causes and leverage points
• Design criteria for piloting, stabilizing, or scaling initiatives
• Ensure structured documentation and learning from pilots

7. Fundraising Enablement & Financial Stewardship

• Support realistic program budgeting and financial projections
• Strengthen fundraising narratives and proposal development
• Participate in donor discussions where strategy and impact articulation are key
• Align program planning with fundraising cycles and requirements

8. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

• Design and operationalize organization-wide MEL frameworks
• Enable teams to use data for course correction and reflection
• Promote a culture of continuous learning

Qualifications & Experience:

• 10–12 years of experience in program design, management, and evaluation
• At least 3 years of experience working in rural contexts
• Strong strategic thinker with operational execution capability
• Experience in grassroots organizations, social enterprises, or startups
• Comfortable with ambiguity and ecosystem complexity
• Familiarity with MEL frameworks, fundraising processes, and digital project management tools
• Deep alignment with values of dignity, equity, curiosity, and service
• Master's degree in development studies, Management, Public Policy, or a related field is required. A Bachelor's degree may be considered if accompanied by strong and relevant program leadership experience.

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on Feb 26, 2026 on Ground Zero

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