Program Manager

Role & responsibilities :

• Plan, coordinate, and implement program activities as per organizational objectives.
• Manage and support field teams to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Develop work plans, targets, timelines, and monitor progress against them.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools, government officials, community stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor program quality and provide guidance to team members.
• Track program data, outcomes, and impact and prepare regular reports.
• Identify implementation challenges and develop timely solutions.
• Organize training, workshops, meetings, and capacity-building activities for staff and stakeholders.
• Ensure proper documentation of program activities, success stories, and learnings.
• Coordinate with the central/leadership team for program updates, planning, and reviews.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, safeguarding standards, and reporting requirements.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities and contribute to program improvement.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in NGO, education, community development, or social-sector programs.
• Experience in managing field teams and implementing projects/programs.
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Google Workspace and digital reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project locations.
• Fluency in English and Kannada; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Perks and benefits

• Opportunity to work on meaningful education and youth-development initiatives.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• A collaborative and impact-driven work environment.