Program Manager

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About the Organization

PCI India, a registered Indian society, has been working in India for the past 26 years. We drive interventions to transform the lives of communities at scale by solving complex development problems. In the past year, PCI India reached more than 1.7 crore, i.e. 17 million people in 202 Districts of 15 States.

Job Description

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading the implementation of the program in the region. S/he will oversee operations, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, support training and enterprise setup, ensure smooth delivery of program components, and track outcomes. The role requires strong field management, government engagement, and the ability to translate vision into ground action.

Job Responsibilities

Project Operationalization & Implementation

• Lead the development and rollout of detailed implementation plans for state-level and district-level activities
• Conduct business enterprise visits, business health check data, facilitation of licencing, registration, and taxation and other related technical & feasibility checks.
• Ensure smooth execution of all project components, including community mobilisation, enterprise development, training, and service facilitation
• Oversee alignment of interventions with program goals, timelines, and quality standards through day-to-day planning, management coordination & systematic implementation.
• Coordinate with field teams to ensure timely delivery of inputs, resources, and technical support
• Adapt/ Modify implementation strategies based on field realities and learnings

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain productive relationships with key government departments (e.g. NRLM, DIC, Tourism, Industries, Skill Development) for convergence and policy alignment
• Engage with private sector actors, producer networks, market players, and enterprise service providers to create forward and backward linkages
• Build strong connections at external forums, reviews, and collaborative platforms as required
• Identify new partnership opportunities that strengthen enterprise sustainability and women’s participation in value chains

Leadership & Team Management

• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to state-level teams, field officers, trainers, and community cadres
• Facilitate regular reviews, planning sessions, and performance discussions with team members
• Identify capacity-building needs and support professional development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, ownership, and respect among teams
• Engage actively in all the activities conducted by the measurement team for the project
• Assume accountability for high-level documentation of best practices from the field and contribute to the knowledge bank

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Ensure accurate and timely data collection & management. Prepare inception reports, work plans and regular donor progress and impact reports for the project.
• Support the preparation of progress reports, success stories, and case studies
• Engage actively in all the activities conducted by the measurement team for the project. Contribute to learning and reflection processes to inform adaptive program design
• Lead report writing for Government/donor and other relevant stakeholders as and when required. Maintain documentation for internal learning, donor reporting, and visibility

Others

• Identify other potential opportunities of expansion and growth in the north-eastern geography and work closely with the organizational leadership team in converting those opportunities.
• Perform any other tasks as required for the successful delivery of the program

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Qualification Required: Postgraduate.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in managing field-based development programs, preferably in livelihoods, SHG-based enterprise, skilling or women’s economic empowerment
• Prior experience in managing teams, engaging with government departments, and coordinating multi-stakeholder programs such as engaging donors, public officials, and private sector actors.
• Candidates must have excellent written/ verbal communication, people management skills and project management skills.
• Postgraduate degree/diploma in Business Management, Rural Development, Social Work, Agribusiness Management, Marketing, or a related discipline
• Experience working in the Northeast region will be considered an added advantage

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English; knowledge of regional languages desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage field operations with diverse teams
• Proficiency in MS Office tools and digital data systems
• Willingness to travel frequently across project locations

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