Senior Project Manager- Community Development & CSR Projects, Gurugram

Ground Zero; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Zero is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for Community Development & CSR Projects in Gurugram. You will lead planning, execution, and monitoring of CSR initiatives across education, solar energy, water conservation, scholarships, and community welfare.

The role requires 7+ years of relevant experience, strong stakeholder management, and travel for field visits. A Bachelor's or Master's in Social Work or related fields is preferred, with a salary of 10–12 LPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in CSR, community development, rural development, or social-sector project management.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing projects from inception through completion.
• Exposure to diverse CSR or community development initiatives, including education, rural infrastructure, water conservation, renewable energy, or community welfare projects, is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management, project coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate with field teams, and work with implementation partners.
• Willingness to travel for field visits as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor CSR initiatives and miscellaneous community development projects across education, solar energy, water conservation, scholarships, and welfare.
• Coordinate with local communities, NGOs, government departments, implementation agencies, vendors, and partners.
• Manage field implementation, monitor adherence to timelines, and resolve on-ground challenges to ensure project quality.
• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation, expenditure tracking, and efficient use of funds.
• Coordinate with vendors, NGOs, and partners to ensure smooth execution and timely completion of projects.
• Track milestones, timelines, and deliverables; prepare regular progress reports for internal review.
• Evaluate project impact and sustainability, identify gaps, and propose improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Social Work

Job description

Role: Senior Project Manager- Community Development & CSR Projects, Gurugram
Experience: 7+ years
Salary: 10-12 LPA

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About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Community Development & CSR Projects to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of CSR initiatives and miscellaneous community development projects across areas such as education, school transformation, solar energy, water conservation, scholarships, and community welfare. The role involves stakeholder coordination, resource management, and ensuring timely and effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution: Manage the complete lifecycle of CSR and miscellaneous community development projects, from needs assessment and planning to implementation, monitoring, and closure.
  
• Miscellaneous CSR Projects: Plan, coordinate, and oversee diverse projects based on community needs and organizational priorities, including solar initiatives, check dams, water ATMs, tree plantation, school transformation, education support, scholarships, and other community welfare initiatives.
  
• Community Needs Assessment: Identify local needs, assess project feasibility, and develop implementation plans aligned with community priorities and the Foundation's objectives.
  
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with local communities, NGOs, government departments, implementation agencies, vendors, and other relevant stakeholders.
  
• Field Implementation and Monitoring: Conduct field visits to monitor project execution, assess implementation quality, resolve on-ground challenges, and ensure adherence to agreed timelines.
  
• Budget and Resource Management: Support project budgeting, resource allocation, expenditure tracking, and efficient utilization of funds and other resources.
  
• Implementation Partner Coordination: Coordinate with vendors, contractors, NGOs, and implementation partners to ensure smooth execution and timely completion of projects.
  
• Progress Tracking and Reporting: Monitor project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes; maintain documentation and prepare regular progress reports for internal review.
  
• Impact Assessment: Evaluate project effectiveness and community-level outcomes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance impact and sustainability.
  
• Compliance and Documentation: Maintain project records, approvals, bills, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational processes and CSR requirements.
  
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with internal teams and leadership to provide project updates, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in CSR, community development, rural development, or social-sector project management.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing projects from inception through completion.
• Exposure to diverse CSR or community development initiatives, including education, rural infrastructure, water conservation, renewable energy, or community welfare projects, is desirable.
• Strong stakeholder management, project coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate with field teams, and work with implementation partners.
• Willingness to travel for field visits as required

Hiring Process:

Step 1: R1 Interview
Step 2: R2 Final- Interview