Manager- Projects
Full Time/ Bangalore, Karnataka/ By or Before March 2025
Roles and Responsibilities :
Project Planning, Implementation & Management
● Develop detailed annual implementation plans jointly with the project team
and other stakeholders for implementation.
● Review the project proposal, budget, targets, and key performance indicators
and ensure that the planning is measurable, reportable & verifiable regarding
budget and implementation.
● Support the organization and provide a longer-term vision, strategic direction,
and appropriate planning aligning with Industree’s overall plan.
● Retain an entrepreneurial approach to delivering the project, proposing
creative solutions, reducing inhibiting business factors, and looking for
market-based solutions in coordination with the concerned team at
Industree.
● Management of the project budget and approval of requisitions, advances,
and expenses.
● Preparing cost work plans and submitting timely funds requests in
coordination with the finance team.
● Oversee timely and cost-effective procurement of equipment, materials, and
services for project implementation according to set standards.
● Ensure project expenditure remains within budgetary line items and
according to contractual agreements.
Program Monitoring & Reporting
● Regular field visits to intervention areas to observe progress, focusing on
ensuring timely delivery and impact of interventions.
● Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and final narrative reports based
on a structured M&E framework and provide the necessary feedback to the
documentation executives that meets the requirements of the donors.
Networking Liaison & Management
● Support the liaison with the funders and other stakeholders for project
updates, collaboration, or compliances.
● Attend Government, partners, and NGO meetings related to project activities
and ensure cross-agency collaboration.
● Enlist the cooperation and assistance of Government departments and NGOs
where and when required to ensure the achievement of project objectives.
● Promote and maintain effective partnerships with the central and state
governments, and private sector partners.
Team Management
● Support effective communications and joint working within and with other
teams across the organization.
● Assist with recruiting, selecting, managing, and supervising state and national
project teams.
● Mentoring the documentation executives with timely and constructive
feedback to prepare reports and any communication-related documents
related to the projects.
● Ensure that work is appropriately delegated and team members are
empowered to carry out tasks independently where appropriate to their skills
and capacity.
Any additional or ad-hoc assignments assigned by the reporting manager.
Skills
● Exceptional management skills to deal with multiple stakeholders and
address issues with possible solutions.
● Can work under minimum supervision and take up responsibilities
independently.
● Strong grasp of project goals, objectives, and deliverables to accurately
capture and communicate progress and outcomes.
● Strong data analysis and interpretation understanding to incorporate metrics
and insights into reports or presentations effectively.
● Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in timely implementation and
maintain high-quality standards.
● Exceptional writing and presentation skills, with the ability to craft clear,
concise, impactful reports, case studies, and other documents and align
documentation with donor expectations and organizational standards.
● Strong proofreading and editing abilities to ensure grammatical accuracy and
consistency in document tone and style.
● Excellent interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with
internal teams, field staff, and stakeholders.
● Ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams, including M&E, field, and
communications teams.
● Proficiency in managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and maintaining
well-organized records for future reference.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s or master’s in social work (MSW), environmental science,
horticulture, or a related field.
● Additional project management certifications are an added advantage.
Experience
● Minimum 7–8 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably
within the development sector or non-profit organizations.
● Prior experience in donor and large-scale project implementation
management is strongly preferred.
● Prior experience in team management is strongly preferred.
Language(s)
● Proficiency in English, with excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
● Knowledge of any one regional language is desirable, especially for field visits
and local stakeholder engagement.
For those interested in this role, please share your resumes along with your location,
notice period/availability and salary details at: jobs@industree.org.in