Project Manager

Job Description – Project Manager

Project: Saksham Saathi – LGBTQIA++ Skilling & Livelihood Empowerment Programme

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

Position: Project Manager

Reporting To: Programme Head / Management, Spherule Foundation

Role Purpose

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, coordination and reporting of the Saksham Saathi project. The person will ensure timely implementation of training, mobilisation, assessment, certification and livelihood-linkage activities for 125 participants across four batches.

The role is aligned with the proposal, which assigns the Project Manager responsibility for overall planning, donor coordination, quality assurance, partner engagement, risk review and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage the detailed project implementation plan and monthly activity calendar.
• Coordinate centre setup, procurement, staff onboarding and operational readiness.
• Supervise the Centre Coordinator, Community Mobilizer, trainers and other project staff.
• Ensure mobilisation and enrolment of 125 unique participants across four batches.
• Monitor training quality, attendance, curriculum completion, assessments and certification.
• Conduct regular staff and project review meetings.
• Coordinate with CSR/donor representatives and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project expenditure and ensure activities are implemented as per the approved budget.
• Develop partnerships with salons, spas, wellness centres and hospitality organisations.
• Review placement, freelance and entrepreneurship-support activities.
• Ensure implementation of safeguarding, grievance-redressal, confidentiality and inclusion protocols.
• Review participant MIS, attendance, assessment, livelihood and follow-up data.
• Identify project risks and initiate corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly progress updates, donor reports, case studies and final project report.
• Coordinate project endline, outcome verification, handover and closure.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• 125 participants enrolled and documented.
• Four batches operational as per the approved schedule.
• Training and assessment completed within the project timeline.
• Timely monthly and final reports.
• Accurate MIS and supporting documentation.
• Industry partnerships and livelihood linkages established.
• Effective budget utilisation and project compliance.
• Safeguarding and grievance mechanisms maintained.

Recommended Qualification & Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Management, CSR, Public Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project/programme management.
• Experience in skill development, livelihoods, CSR or community-based projects preferred.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, donor reporting and MIS.

Required Skills

Project management, team leadership, stakeholder management, donor communication, budgeting, reporting, problem solving, MIS/data review and strong sensitivity toward LGBTQIA++ inclusion and confidentiality.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person