Program Manager, WomenLeaders India — Vital Voices

OpenDoorHub; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Vital Voices Global Partnership in Washington, D.C. is hiring a Program Manager to lead the WomenLeaders India Fellowship, overseeing program design, delivery, and evaluation with a focus on curriculum development and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires India experience, 4–8 years in related fields, and regular overlap with India time zones. It is a hybrid position with two in-person days per week at VVHQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 4–8 years of relevant program management experience in international development or women’s leadership programming.
• Experience designing curriculum and facilitating training programs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and evaluation of the WomenLeaders India Fellowship.
• Design, adapt, and facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions.
• Develop and monitor program budgets and forecasts; ensure compliance.
• Manage MERL evaluation plans and data reporting for program improvements.
• Support proposal development, donor reporting, and funder relations.
• Engage with participants, trainers, partners, and funders across the U.S. and India.

Skills

Program management

Curriculum design

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vital Voices Global Partnership is hiring a Program Manager to lead the WomenLeaders India Fellowship. This mid-senior role covers program management, curriculum design, and stakeholder engagement for a flagship fellowship. India experience required. Salary $80,999–$111,400.

Vital Voices Global Partnership is hiring a Program Manager to lead strategic execution of the WomenLeaders India (WLI) Fellowship — a country-specific program dedicated to advancing women's leadership across India. Reporting to the Director of Leadership and Social Impact, this mid-senior role manages the full program lifecycle from design through delivery, evaluation, and reporting.

The role spans curriculum design and facilitation, financial management, fundraising support, stakeholder engagement, and team coordination. Experience working with India or South Asia is required, and regular availability to overlap with the India Time Zone is needed. Based in Washington, D.C. (hybrid), two required in-person days per week. Note: pending hire contingent upon funding availability.

What You Will Do

• Program management — lead planning, execution, and evaluation of the WLI Fellowship; manage timelines, deliverables, risks, and budgets
• Training and facilitation — design, adapt, and facilitate virtual and in-person training sessions for women leaders, integrating adult-learning principles
• Financial management — develop and monitor program budgets and forecasts; ensure compliance and accurate reporting
• Monitoring and evaluation — manage MERL evaluation plans, feedback systems, and data reporting; integrate insights into program improvements
• Fundraising support — support proposal development, funder relationship management, and donor reporting
• Stakeholder engagement — maintain trust-based relationships with WLI participants, trainers, partners, and funders across the U.S. and India

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus 4–8 years of relevant experience in program management, international development, or women's leadership programming
• Experience designing curriculum and facilitating virtual and in-person trainings strongly preferred
• Excellent complex project management skills with ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple workstreams
• Experience working in or with India, South Asia, or India-focused programs required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; Hindi or other Indian language skills preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary of $80,999, with flexibility up to $111,400. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k match, generous PTO, wellness flex days, parental leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, HSA, EAP, and a professional development stipend.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role confirmed?

This is a pending hire contingent upon funding availability. Candidates will be informed once funding is secured.

Is this role remote?

No. The role requires two in-person days per week at VVHQ in Washington, D.C.

Yes — experience working in or with India, South Asia, or India-focused programs is required.

What is the travel expectation?

Domestic and international travel up to 30% may be required, including travel to India for in-person program activities.