Manager/ Sr Manager - Assurance - National - ASU - FAAS - CSR

EY; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a high-performing Manager/Senior Manager to lead and manage large-scale CSR initiatives across India. The role requires ownership of program planning, execution, governance, reporting, and impact delivery within complex ecosystems involving government, academia, industry bodies, and implementation partners.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in CSR, education, skilling, or workforce development programs, with a deep understanding of the Indian CSR and education

Qualifications

• 8–15 years of experience in CSR, education, skilling, or social impact programs.
• Proven end-to-end project management and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with government institutions, universities, and corporate CSR teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end CSR projects from inception to closure.
• Develop proposals, project plans, timelines, governance, risk registers.
• Drive program implementation across multiple institutions and geographies.
• Manage relationships with government universities, ministries and agencies for learner mobilisation.
• Prepare leadership dashboards, quarterly reviews, CSR reports, and impact assessments.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Governance

Risk Management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Management/Public Policy/Education

MBA/PGDM/Public Policy/Project Management (preferred)

Tools

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-performing Manager / Senior Manager to lead and manage large-scale CSR initiatives. The role requires a seasoned project management professional who can take complete ownership of program planning, execution, stakeholder engagement, governance, reporting, and impact delivery.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing CSR, education, skilling, or workforce development programs and possess a deep understanding of the ecosystem involving government agencies, academia, industry bodies, training partners, and implementation organizations. We are not looking for experience of vocational skilling.

This individual will serve as the central point of coordination across all stakeholders and ensure seamless end-to-end project delivery, achievement of program outcomes, and long-term sustainability of initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Project Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of CSR projects from inception to closure.
• Develop detailed proposals, project plans, timelines, governance mechanisms, risk registers, and delivery frameworks.
• Drive program implementation across multiple institutions, geographies, and stakeholders.
• Relationship in Government Universities, Ministries and agencies for student/learner mobilisation. Access and connect with delivery Partners in different domains such as Cyber, AI, Analytics, Emerging trends, Etc.
• Monitor project milestones, budgets, deliverables, and outcomes to ensure timely and high-quality execution.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks and proactively drive mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with CSR objectives, contractual obligations, and reporting requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Win relevant CSR projects for the firm.
• Build and manage relationships with key stakeholders across:
  • Government departments and agencies
  • Universities and higher education institutions
  • Industry associations and sector councils
  • CSR foundations and nonprofit organizations
  • Training and implementation partners
  • Internal leadership and business teams
• Act as the primary interface between sponsors, implementation partners, and beneficiary institutions.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings, governance reviews, and executive stakeholder discussions.

Ecosystem Development & Partnerships

• Leverage existing networks to create strategic partnerships within the skilling, and education ecosystem.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with government bodies, academic institutions, think tanks, and industry partners.
• Support the design of sustainable models for student skilling, faculty development, curriculum development, certifications, and employability initiatives.
• Stay informed about talent trends, workforce requirements, national skilling priorities, and CSR regulations.

Program Monitoring & Impact Measurement

• Define and track program KPIs, beneficiary metrics, learning outcomes, and impact indicators.
• Drive collection and validation of data from implementing partners and educational institutions.
• Prepare leadership dashboards, quarterly reviews, CSR reports, and impact assessments.
• Present project status, risks, achievements, and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including content partners, training providers, academic coordinators, and implementation agencies.
• Ensure alignment among internal and external stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Mentor junior project team members where applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Public Policy, Education, or related field.
• Masters degree (MBA/PGDM/Public Policy/Project Management) preferred.
• Project Management certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.) will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 8-15 years of relevant experience.

Must have:

• Proven experience managing large-scale CSR, education, skilling, workforce development, or social impact programs.
• Demonstrated track record of end-to-end project management and multi-stakeholder coordination.
• Experience working with government institutions, universities, implementation partners, and corporate CSR teams.
• Strong understanding of the CSR ecosystem, education ecosystem, and skilling landscape in India.
• Experience managing programs related to technology, cybersecurity, digital skills, AI, or emerging technologies will be highly preferred.

Desired Profile

The ideal candidate should:

• Possess deep understanding of the skilling ecosystem.
• Be well-connected across industry, academia, government, and nonprofit sectors.
• Have strong executive presence and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Demonstrate exceptional project planning, governance, and problem-solving skills.
• Be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously across regions.
• Have strong analytical, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Be highly organized, outcome-driven, and capable of working independently in complex environments.

Key Competencies

• Program & Project Management
• CSR Program Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Government Relations
• Academic Partnerships
• Strategic Partnerships & Ecosystem Building
• Risk Management
• Impact Measurement & Reporting
• Leadership Communication

Success Metrics

• On-time and on-budget project delivery.
• Achievement of program reach, participation, certification, and placement targets.
• High stakeholder satisfaction across government, academia, and partners.
• Strong governance and compliance adherence.
• Successful creation and expansion of ecosystem partnerships.
• Demonstrable social impact and measurable program outcomes.

This role is ideal for a professional who combines strong project management expertise with a deep understanding of the CSR, education, and ecosystem and can effectively engage leaders across government, academia, and industry to deliver transformative social impact programs.