Associate Director -Program Management

Exp: 10 Years

Role Overview

The incumbent will be responsible for managing the complete implementation and execution of multiple programs
mapped to the role. The incumbent will be accountable for end to end project management which will include but
not restricted to program management on the ground execution stakeholder engagement budgeting donor
management compliance profit analysis systems integration and operations. One critical aspect of the role will be
to partner with various stakeholders like government semi government clients implementation partners internal
stakeholders and ensure effective and efficient execution of programs across various thematic areas.
Responsibilities
Lead the strategic alignment direction and implementation of various projects and programs across regions
and build and implement the operational roadmap in alignment with the 1 to 3 year strategic plan.
Bring together multiple stakeholders especially the government companies implementation partners and
international aid agencies.
Lead the development adaptation testing and mainstreaming of best/good practices in needs assessment
project design implementation monitoring & evaluation and research.
Work with implementation partners and understand the on ground challenges operational bottlenecks and
help them with strategies and solutions to executive the project smoothly.
Ensure optimal coordination and collaboration of team members with relevant teams and contribution to
relevant organisational initiatives.
Provide regular valueadded reports that identifies & tracks the status of programs projects milestones and
deliverables. Ensure effective and efficient program monitoring; reporting processes are in place and
implemented for all program activities.
Ensure that lessons learning and research around program quality is carried out and used for program
quality improvement. Have and institute the highest standards of client impact and client service be a role
model and mentor on these dimensions.
Drive a culture of coaching and mentorship to facilitate capacity building of teams

Skills required:
15 years of experience in onground implementation in the social sector. Consulting experience will be
helpful
Comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change. Should be able to work in a fast paced environment.
Stellar planning with the ability to prioritise amidst various / sometimes conflicting priorities. Adept at
scoping out length and difficulty of tasks and projects and an ability to break down process steps
Ability to bridge the gap between the nonprofit and forprofit worlds. Exposure to strategy CSR and private
foundations would be a definite advantage. Passion for the development sector and the communities we
serve is a must.
Strong project management and operations experience is a must ability to manage complex multifaceted
projects with diverse stakeholders is a need.
Demonstrated success of developing and evaluating program models and selecting and operationalizing
programs with focus on efficiency and efficacy of the programs.
Strong knowledge of the development landscape in India and around the world including an indepth
understanding of the roles of various stakeholders (government academia international institutions
foundations nonprofit and corporate organisations).