Associate Program Manager (K P Singh Foundation )

KP Singh Foundation; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

KP Singh Foundation in Gurugram, Haryana seeks an Associate Program Manager to help build foundational initiatives with strong ownership and startup energy.

You will partner with leadership to drive operations, explore new verticals, and ensure execution of the foundation's vision while coordinating with partner institutions on urban development projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Urban Planning or related field required.
• Strong GIS and spatial analysis skills.
• Knowledge of zoning, building codes and environmental regs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to draft notes for leadership.
• Experience in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify urban development reform opportunities for policy work
• Coordinate projects with partner institutions on urban infrastructure, transportation, housing and public facilities
• Conduct community consultations, workshops, and public hearings
• Perform demographic, economic, and environmental studies to guide planning decisions
• Assist CEO with exploration of new projects and verticals; synthesize data from multiple sources
• Prepare thought-provoking pieces and strategy notes
• Collaborate to design, plan and execute projects across sectors
• Participate in brainstorming and strategy discussions to contribute new ideas
• Assist with priority ad-hoc tasks and projects

Skills

GIS tools

Spatial analysis

Zoning laws

Building codes

Environmental regulations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

AI tools awareness

Problem solving

Stakeholder engagement

Confidentiality

Writing skills

Education

Urban Planning (Bachelors/Masters)

Job description

Position: Associate Program Manager (KP Singh Foundation )

Location: Gurugram, Haryana

About the role

If you are driven by the thrill of a start-up atmosphere, intrigued by witnessing the inception of world-class institutions, and seek substantial ownership over your contributions, we invite you to consider the role of Associate Program Manager at the KP Singh Foundation (KPSF).

This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as a strategic partner, immersing yourself in building exceptional initiatives from the ground up. You will serve as a force multiplier for the leadershiporchestrating operations, driving the exploration of new verticals, and ensuring the seamless execution of the foundation's vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify urban development reform opportunities for policy work
• Work with partner institutions to coordinate efforts on projects in urban infrastructure, transportation, utilities, housing, and public facilities.
• Conduct community consultations, workshops, and public hearings.
• Perform demographic, economic, and environmental studies to guide planning decisions.
• Support the CEO in the exploration of new projects and verticals by engaging in secondary research, speaking with experts, and synthesising data from multiple sources.
• Prepare thought-provoking pieces and strategy notes.
• Collaborate with other team members to assist in the designing, planning, and execution of projects across sectors.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and strategy discussions to contribute fresh perspectives and innovative ideas for the foundations growth.
• Assist with priority ad-hoc tasks and projects as needed to support the foundations evolving needs.

Opportunities for the Candidate

• Start-Up Dynamics: Experience the dynamic energy of a start-up environment, where your ideas and contributions matter, and where innovation thrives.
• Architects of Change: Be a key player in shaping our foundation's trajectory. Your insights will directly influence our strategies, and your ideas will be the building blocks of change.
• High Ownership: Enjoy a high degree of ownership in your work. Your contributions will have a direct and tangible impact on our initiatives, allowing you to see the real-world outcomes of your efforts.
• Mentorship: Direct access to and mentorship from industry veterans and the Board of Trustees.

Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Urban Planning or a related field.
• Good knowledge of GIS tools and spatial analysis.
• Familiarity with zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• 2 plus years of work experience in challenging/high-growth environments. Prior knowledge of the urban planning and urban development sector is preferred.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) with the ability to draft high-quality notes for senior leadership and the Board
• Interest and reasonable competence in applying AI tools to work.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to structure undefined problems and drive them toward clarity
• Ability to engage senior leadership and manage multiple stakeholder environments (Legal, Finance, Ops)
• High level of flexibility and responsiveness, with the ability to shift priorities quickly as organisational demands require
• High level of discretion in maintaining confidentiality of sensitive materials and issues. .