Senior Education Practice Leader

: We are looking for a senior Education Practice Leader to drive the strategic agenda, portfolio growth, partnerships, and delivery of large-scale education initiatives. Location: New Delhi / Gurgaon / Mumbai / Bengaluru Travel: As required Experience: 15+ Years CTC: 40-55 LPA (depending on experience & skill set) Employment: Fixed-Term Contract What You'll Lead: - Shape the strategic direction of the Education Practice and identify emerging priorities. - Provide strategic guidance across early childhood, primary, secondary education, life skills & socio-emotional learning. - Work closely with state and central governments to strengthen public education systems and drive systemic change. - Build relationships with foundations, philanthropies, multilaterals, academia, civil society, and senior government stakeholders. - Support strategic business development and help shape and close high-impact education engagements. - Represent the practice at national and global forums, conferences, and sector platforms. - Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team while overseeing complex multi-donor portfolios. - Drive client relationships, project quality, financial oversight, and portfolio growth. We are Looking For: - 15+ years of experience in education, with strong experience designing and executing education programmes. - Deep understanding of public education systems and government partnerships. - Breadth across multiple education domains rather than a single specialization. - Strong experience engaging with philanthropic funders and senior ecosystem stakeholders. - Excellent strategic thinking, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. - Experience in consulting, multilaterals, or ecosystem organisations is an advantage. - Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build and grow a practice area.