Senior Project Manager – CSR Programs, Gurugram

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager CSR Programs to lead the planning implementation and monitoring of CSR projects across education and skilling domains. The role involves managing multi-location operations coordinating with stakeholders and implementation partners and ensuring effective project delivery. Extensive travel to project locations is required so candidates must be comfortable with frequent travel and field engagement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Planning & Implementation

• Plan manage and oversee CSR projects across education and skill development.
• Translate program objectives into implementation plans timelines budgets and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely execution in line with organisational goals and CSR commitments.
• Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions to improve program effectiveness.

2. Skilling & Industry Alignment

• Lead or oversee skill development initiatives including vocational training employability programs and industry-oriented training.
• Understand the skilling ecosystem including relevant courses certifications qualification frameworks and training standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends emerging skills employer requirements and local employment opportunities.
• Ensure that training programs and certifications are relevant to market demand and support placement livelihood and career progression outcomes.
• Build relationships with training providers certification bodies industry partners and employers to strengthen training quality and employment linkages.

3. Multi-location Project Management & Field Travel

• Oversee project implementation across multiple geographies and ensure consistency in delivery and quality.
• Undertake extensive travel to project locations for field visits progress reviews partner meetings and community engagement.
• Assess on-ground implementation interact with beneficiaries and identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with local teams and implementation partners to resolve challenges and ensure smooth project execution.

4. Stakeholder & Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CSR stakeholders NGOs implementation partners training institutions government bodies and industry representatives.
• Coordinate with partners to establish clear deliverables review performance and ensure accountability.
• Represent the Foundation in stakeholder meetings field reviews and program-related discussions.

5. Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting

• Track program performance through defined KPIs milestones budgets and outcome indicators.
• Review partner reports assess program effectiveness and ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare periodic progress reports management updates and presentations highlighting achievements challenges and corrective actions.
• Monitor training completion certification placement and other relevant outcomes for skilling initiatives.

6. Budgeting & Operational Management

• Monitor project budgets expenditure utilisation and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to approved plans timelines documentation requirements and applicable CSR processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency program quality and impact.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work Development Studies Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in CSR program management social-sector operations education or skill development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing skilling or vocational training programs.
• Experience managing projects across multiple locations and coordinating with diverse implementation partners.
• Understanding of skill courses industry-relevant certifications qualification frameworks and market-linked training requirements.
• Experience in stakeholder management field operations program monitoring reporting and budget oversight.
• Strong communication coordination problem-solving and execution skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel to project locations is essential.