About Asude

Asude is a learning design lab turning the world into a playground for learning. We design joyful, purpose-driven experiences that help young people explore who they are, what they care about, and how they can contribute. Our work spans public schools, museums, digital platforms, and play-based solutions, organized through our three labs: Systems Lab, Play Lab, and Culture Lab.

Role Overview

We are looking for team members to lead District Operations with a bold, entrepreneurial mindset to scale Asude's flagship programs, including school-to-career interventions in rural and urban districts. The role demands a self-starter who can manage the full operations lifecycle, from planning to execution, while building strong partnerships, innovating in real time, and enabling teams to deliver their best.

Key Responsibilities

Program Management & Execution

• Lead district-wide rollout of Asude's interventions by coordinating with design teams, government stakeholders, and on-ground field teams.
• Build and manage agile execution roadmaps that are context-aware and outcomes-driven.
• Take ownership of timelines, deliverables, and rapid troubleshooting across multiple locations.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

• Treat your district like a startup zone, taking full ownership of strategy and execution.
• Identify local opportunities, resource gaps, and innovations to strengthen Asude's impact.
• Operate with autonomy, adapting to changing needs while creating systems that scale.

Industry Connect Initiative

• Build trusted relationships with district officials, schools, and partner organizations. to implement Asude's industry connect platform in the district.
• Build partnerships with industries aligned to the One District One Product (ODOP) strategy.
• Generate and mobilize mentors to facilitate career awareness sessions in schools.
• Manage logistics and feedback loops to ensure safe, high-quality industry visits for students.

Play Lab Deployment

• Oversee implementation of Asude's play-based tools, across schools and workshops.
• Train teachers for effective facilitation and ensure program fidelity.
• Collect stories, feedback, and data to improve future iterations.

Monitoring, Learning & Reporting

• Track implementation progress, logistics, and impact metrics in collaboration with the Research and Design teams.
• Document field innovations, operational insights, and system gaps to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in district-level educational operations. Gandhi fellows preferred.
• Owns a two-wheeler and is willing to travel frequently to remote schools.
• Proven track record in program execution within government, non-profit, or entrepreneurial settings.
• Strong project management, logistics, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Fluency in Marathi and English.