Program Lead

xLayer Technologies; Shillong; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Xlayer Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in India seeks an experienced Program Lead to manage day-to-day programme operations, coordinate with government stakeholders, supervise field implementation teams, and ensure effective execution and monitoring of tourism development initiatives.

The role requires 5–8 years of experience in project management or development projects, with strong MIS reporting and data-driven oversight. Travel for field monitoring will be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Public Administration, Tourism, Social Sciences, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in project management, programme implementation, or development-sector projects.
• Experience coordinating with government departments and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of tourism schemes and programmes across locations.
• Act as the primary contact between departmental officials, staff, and field teams.
• Supervise Field Implementation Officers and monitor performance to ensure timely completion.
• Track programme progress, milestones, and deliverables with MIS reports and dashboards.
• Oversee beneficiary verification, data accuracy, and timely report submission.
• Conduct periodic field visits to assess progress and resolve challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Management/Administration/ Tourism/ Social Sciences

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Organization: Xlayer Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Experience: 5–8 Years

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced Program Lead to manage day-to-day programme operations, coordinate with government stakeholders, supervise field implementation teams, and ensure effective execution and monitoring of tourism development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of tourism schemes and programmes across assigned locations.
• Act as the primary point of contact between departmental officials, Principal Staff, and field teams.
• Supervise Field Implementation Officers, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Track programme progress, implementation quality, milestones, and deliverables.
• Consolidate field-level data and prepare MIS reports, dashboards, presentations, and periodic progress updates.
• Oversee beneficiary verification, documentation, data accuracy, and timely submission of reports.
• Conduct periodic field visits to assess implementation progress and resolve operational challenges.
• Coordinate with government departments, local authorities, community institutions, and implementing agencies.
• Identify implementation bottlenecks, manage escalations, and recommend corrective actions.
• Facilitate review meetings, maintain action trackers, and ensure timely follow-up on decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management, Public Administration, Tourism, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in project management, programme implementation, government consulting, or development-sector projects.
• Experience in managing field teams and coordinating with government departments.
• Strong knowledge of MIS reporting, project monitoring, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools.
• Willingness to travel for field monitoring and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred: Prior experience working with government PMUs, tourism projects, or beneficiary-oriented government schemes.