Sr Project Manager - CSR Programs (Skilling)

Ground Zero; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Zero in Gurugram seeks a Senior Project Manager - CSR Programs to lead planning, implementation, and monitoring of CSR projects in education and skilling across multiple locations. The role requires extensive travel to project sites and stakeholder engagement with partners and providers.

The successful candidate will oversee program planning, budgeting, and outcomes while aligning with CSR commitments and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of CSR program management experience.
• Experience across multi-location projects and partner coordination.
• Knowledge of skill development, certifications, and market-linked training.
• Strong communication and field operation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor CSR projects across education and skilling.
• Translate objectives into plans, timelines, budgets, and outcomes.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely delivery aligned with CSR goals.
• Identify challenges and develop practical solutions to improve impact.
• Lead or oversee skill development initiatives and industry alignment.
• Build relationships with training providers, certification bodies, and employers.
• Oversee field travel, stakeholder meetings, and community engagement.
• Prepare periodic progress reports and management updates.

Skills

CSR management

Stakeholder management

Field operations

Budget oversight

Travel readiness

Education

SW/Development/Management degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager - CSR Programs (Skilling), Gurugram

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager - CSR Programs to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of CSR projects across education and skilling domains. The role involves managing multi-location operations, coordinating with stakeholders and implementation partners, and ensuring effective project delivery. Extensive travel to project locations is required, so candidates must be comfortable with frequent travel and field engagement.

Responsibilities

1. Program Planning Implementation

• Plan, manage, and oversee CSR projects across education and skill development.
• Translate program objectives into implementation plans, timelines, budgets, and measurable outcomes.
• Monitor project progress and ensure timely execution in line with organisational goals and CSR commitments.
• Identify implementation challenges and develop practical solutions to improve program effectiveness.

2. Skilling Industry Alignment

• Lead or oversee skill development initiatives, including vocational training, employability programs, and industry-oriented training.
• Understand the skilling ecosystem, including relevant courses, certifications, qualification frameworks, and training standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging skills, employer requirements, and local employment opportunities.
• Ensure that training programs and certifications are relevant to market demand and support placement, livelihood, and career progression outcomes.
• Build relationships with training providers, certification bodies, industry partners, and employers to strengthen training quality and employment linkages.

3. Multi-location Project Management Field Travel

• Oversee project implementation across multiple geographies and ensure consistency in delivery and quality.
• Undertake extensive travel to project locations for field visits, progress reviews, partner meetings, and community engagement.
• Assess on-ground implementation, interact with beneficiaries, and identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Coordinate with local teams and implementation partners to resolve challenges and ensure smooth project execution.

4. Stakeholder Partner Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with CSR stakeholders, NGOs, implementation partners, training institutions, government bodies, and industry representatives.
• Coordinate with partners to establish clear deliverables, review performance, and ensure accountability.
• Represent the Foundation in stakeholder meetings, field reviews, and program-related discussions.

5. Monitoring, Evaluation Reporting

• Track program performance through defined KPIs, milestones, budgets, and outcome indicators.
• Review partner reports, assess program effectiveness, and ensure accurate documentation.
• Prepare periodic progress reports, management updates, and presentations highlighting achievements, challenges, and corrective actions.
• Monitor training completion, certification, placement, and other relevant outcomes for skilling initiatives.

6. Budgeting Operational Management

• Monitor project budgets, expenditure, utilisation, and resource allocation.
• Ensure adherence to approved plans, timelines, documentation requirements, and applicable CSR processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, program quality, and impact.

Qualifications Experience

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in CSR program management, social-sector operations, education, or skill development initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing skilling or vocational training programs.
• Experience managing projects across multiple locations and coordinating with diverse implementation partners.
• Understanding of skill courses, industry-relevant certifications, qualification frameworks, and market-linked training requirements.
• Experience in stakeholder management, field operations, program monitoring, reporting, and budget oversight.
• Strong communication, coordination, problem-solving, and execution skills.
• Willingness and ability to undertake extensive travel to project locations is essential.

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