Senior Project Manager - CSR Programs (Skill Development), Gurugram in Gurgaon, भारत

Role:  Senior Project Manager – CSR Programs (Skill Development), Gurugram Experience: 7+ years
Salary: 10-12 LPA

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About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – CSR Programs to lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of CSR initiatives across various skilling domains, ensuring effective implementation, stakeholder coordination, and measurable impact.

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.

Key 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

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Development Studies, Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in CSR program management, social-sector operations, 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.

Hiring Process:

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

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on October 21, 2026 on Ground Zero

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