Program Manager

Gram Sathi; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

gramsathi is seeking a qualified professional to lead program management with responsibilities in budgeting, monitoring impact, and stakeholder engagement. The role requires advanced understanding of social impact strategies and strong collaboration with multiple partners.

The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years in development and sustainability, excellent communication, and analytical skills to measure outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in social sector fields.
• MBA/MSc in a related field is a plus.
• 5–7 years of experience in development & sustainability or similar.
• Strong understanding of social impact strategies and sustainability frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments and external partners.
• Analytical skills to measure and report program impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and manage financial resources for program activities.
• Consider program goals, anticipated expenses, available funding, and donor guidelines.
• Monitor and evaluate program impact and outcomes to drive improvements.
• Promote team collaboration and maintain stakeholder engagement across partners.
• Report progress and outcomes with data-driven insights for stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Social impact understanding

Cross-department collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / Development Studies / Sustainability / Public Policy

MBA or MSc in a related field (plus)

Job description

Responsibilities

Creating Program Budgets and Allocating Resources

• Strategically planning and managing financial resources to ensure the successful implementation of program activities.
• Handling and considering factors the program’s goals and objectives, anticipated expenses, available funding sources, and any restrictions or guidelines set by donors or funders.

Monitoring and Evaluating Program Impact

• Monitoring and evaluating program impact program management process.
• Measuring and assessing the outcomes and effectiveness of their programs, intended goals and making a positive impact.

Promoting Team Collaboration and Communication

• Reach out to preliminary action & audits, and develop tailored action plans for each client.
• Maintain consistent engagement with partners with relevant capacities and inclinations. Provide hands-on support to clients, and conduct site visits for audits and inspections.

Reporting Program Progress and Outcomes

• Reporting program progress in managing role.
• Collecting and analysing data to measure the effectiveness and impact of the program.
• Provide stakeholders with a clear understanding of the program’s achievements and areas for improvement.

Qualification

Mandatory Qualification and Experience:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Social work, Developmental Studies, Sustainability, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc) in a related field is a plus.
• Around 5 to 7 years of experience in development & sustainability, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of social impact strategies, sustainability frameworks, and industry trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to work across departments and with external partners to achieve common goals.
• Analytical skills to measure and report the impact of social initiatives using relevant metrics.

Benefits/Salary

As a full-time position (contractual), we offer a competitive salary (salary will be negotiated as per qualification and expertise), complete benefits program, including comprehensive, affordable health care through medical, disability insurance and work/life benefits to help you maintain a good balance.