Manager – Programme Implementation

Inbreakthrough; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Breakthrough seeks a Manager – Programme Implementation based in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha to drive SPSU program implementation. You will coordinate planning, budgeting, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, reporting to the State Lead-Odisha, with a focus on timely delivery and quality documentation.

The role requires 8–10 years of program management experience, strong communication, and the ability to work across state and district teams, ensuring effective implementation and reporting frameworks.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in program management.
• Proven ability to work in teams.
• Ability for strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrated report, proposal and document writing experience.
• Proven ability to manage program budgets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of key programme priorities as per PIP and MEL plans.
• Ensure effective budget utilisation and resource management.
• Draft program plans and budgeting exercises as required.
• Manage consultants and ensure timely / quality deliverables.
• Document and report program progress for internal and external reviews.
• Prepare program and finance updates for planning and review meetings.
• Liaise with district/ school-level stakeholders for effective implementation.
• Monitor and supervise to track KRAs/KPIs and risk mitigation.
• Support admin/finance requirements and periodic reporting.

Skills

Teamwork

Strategic thinking

Report writing

Communication

Budget management

Presentation skills

MS Office

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Manager – Programme Implementation will be based out of Bhubaneshwar, Odisha and will work with Strategic Partnership and Scale up (SPSU) vertical. The role involves coordinating SPSU program implementation in Odisha, ensuring timely implementation and spending of budgets, coordinating with government stakeholders and ensuring effective reporting and documentation. The person will report to State Lead-Odisha.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination

• Support State Lead in planning and high-quality execution of key programme priorities as per the PIP, Program Strengthening Plan, MEL plan including the planned activities for BT positioning at the state
• Support effective and optimal budget utilisation and resource management
• Undertake drafting of program plans and budgeting exercises as and when required
• Undertake consultant management and ensure timely and quality deliverables

Reporting & Documentation

• Ensure documentation and reporting of the programs as and when needed
• Support the team for timely and quality reporting of all internal and external periodic reports
• Prepare program and finance updates for all internal planning and review meetings
• Support MIS and documentation team for data analysis

Networking & Coordination

• Liaising with stakeholders including district and school level functionaries to ensure effective implementation of the program
• Support in coordination with the CSOs and other eco-system stakeholders
• Coordinate with the team members at state and district level

Monitoring & Supervision

• Support State Lead in developing KRA/KPI of the team and to track those
• Undertake program monitoring visits to strengthen the program
• Coordinate with the respective team members for undertaking evaluation and studies
• Support and track effective implementation of the process monitoring

Operation Support track

• Support State Accounts/ Admin person for all admin and finance related requirements
• Coordinate with team members for timely compliance
• Work closely with the State Lead to ensure periodic reporting and to mitigate risks

Other responsibilities in collaboration with the State Lead:

• Undertake any other responsibility as and when required by the organization

Specific Knowledge, Skill & Experience Required:

• 8-10 years of experience in program management
• Proven ability to work in teams
• Ability for strategic thinking, innovation, thinking across spectrums to ensure implementation, engage with key stakeholders and operate in challenging environments
• Demonstrated report, proposal and document writing experience
• Proven ability to manage program budget
• Ability to demonstrate big picture thinking and mission driven
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Ease of working with Excel, Word and Power point

About Breakthrough:

Breakthrough works on culture change by shifting social norms that limit women and girls from reaching their full potential. We work with adolescents and young people aged 11-25 years aiming for an entire generation to shift and push for change. Over time, we have worked with more than5.4millionadolescents and young people, aged 11 to 25, to encourage aspiration, agency, leadership and negotiation through our work in schools and communities. We also support them withmedia tools that shape public narratives.
This has resulted in a generation of young people shifting to think and act in confident, intentional ways. Girls are negotiating to stay in school, delaying marriage, exercising choices around life goals, stepping into non-traditional career paths. Boys are stepping up to contribute, support and uphold equal rights for all.
This gives hope that a more equal world is possible for future generations.

Breakthrough’s Culture:

Employees at Breakthrough are expected to work in line with organisational values of Dignity, Integrity and Equity.

Breakthrough is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, caste, religion, creed, gender, age, disability, economic status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We prefer people from marginalised communities, women and other genders. Our policies and procedures reflect our commitment towards child safeguarding.

Breakthrough is committed to the well-being of its employees andunderstands an individual’s mental health can impact their ability to work. Breakthrough recognizes taking steps to improve mental health and wellbeing of the employees is essential.We are committed to fostering an environment that promotes employee wellbeing. We recognize that well-being is not just the absence of illness, but the presence of factors that support a fulfilling life.

To know more about Breakthrough, please visit – www.inbreakthrough.org