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

About Us

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is a UK-based educational charity with the mission to enable young people to realise their full potential through the power of computing and digital technologies.

Established in 2008 and first known for our product — the wildly successful Raspberry Pi computer — the Foundation has developed education programmes, learning experiences, and products that are helping millions of young people learn vital new knowledge and skills.

Tens of thousands of educators have taken our online courses, and millions of people use our free, online learning resources. To deepen our understanding of how young people learn about computing and how to create with digital technologies, we conduct academic research, and we use that knowledge to increase the impact of our work and advance the field of computing education. Through Code Club and CoderDojo, we support the world’s largest network of free, informal computing clubs for young people.

Across all of our work, we are focused on supporting young people who come from backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in the field of computing or who experience educational disadvantage. We work all over the world, with teams based in the UK, Ireland, North America, and India, and partnerships with mission-aligned organisations in over 40 countries.

We are at the forefront of the global movement to help young people learn about computing and digital making. You can read more about our mission, values, and goals in our Annual Review 2021 and our Strategy 2022–2025.

Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a range of benefits for all of our colleagues, including:

• 15 earned leaves, 12 sick leaves, and 18 national/regional leaves
• Life assurance and medical insurance policy
• Highly flexible and balanced work culture to fit around childcare, personal development, and other commitments
• Free subscriptions to well-known programmes in professional development and wellness
• Monthly all-staff meetings and socials

Timetable for applications

Closing date: 9am on Monday 3rd July 2023*

Phone screen: As soon as possible after your application

First-round interview: Rolling (week commencing 19 June 2023 and onwards)

Second-round interview: Rolling (week commencing 19 June and onwards)

• We may close this role early if we find the right candidate

We are currently expecting all interviews to take place remotely online, though with the relaxing of coronavirus measures we may invite candidates for a face-to-face interview if appropriate.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in the selection process, you will be required to undergo a background check to confirm that you are a suitable person to work with children. Further background checks will be made at regular intervals thereafter.