Deputy Lead, Project management

Position Title: Deputy Lead, Sports - Developement

Location: Jalandhar/Amritsar/Patiala/Ludhiana

Position Type: Contractor, Full-Time

Who we are:

Roundglass Foundation is pursuing a bold vision to bring abundance and prosperity back to the state of Punjab in India through philanthropic initiatives supporting under-served rural and urban communities. Since our founding in 2018, we have been engaged in a wide range of far-reaching projects, directly involving village communities in building opportunity and sustainable development in the region. Our Model Village and Model City initiatives have impacted on the lives of 1,800,000 local people in over 1870 unique villages across the state through projects in pillars of Sustain Punjab, Learn Punjab (Education and Sports), Her Punjab (Women’s Initiatives), and Relief.

About The Role: Roundglass Foundation is seeking a committed and skilled Project Coordinator (Sports) to join our Project Management Unit (PMU) for Sports. This is an opportunity to be part of a grassroots sports transformation programme across Punjab. As a key member of the PMU, you will play an instrumental role in executing one of the largest communitybased sports initiatives undertaken in the state, aimed at developing sports infrastructure and programs in every village. The Project Coordinator will represent Roundglass Foundation within the PMU and serve as a critical liaison between government departments, on-ground partners, and internal teams. Your work will directly contribute to successful implementation of high-impact sports initiatives that promote well-being, social change, and youth empowerment at scale.

What you’ll do:

Program Implementation & Operations

• Oversee daily operations of the Sports for Development program in target villages.
• Coordinate with SPOCs, coaches, and field teams to ensure smooth center functioning.
• Manage tournaments, engagement events, and talent scouting.
• Conduct field visits to monitor activities and address issues.
• Ensure compliance with attendance, coaching, equipment, and operational standards.

Project Management

• Manage government relationships to support program delivery and advocacy.
• Liaise with departments for timely execution and clearances.
• Represent the organization in official meetings, forums, and events.
• Plan micro-level activities in line with annual goals.
• Maintain MIS, track KPIs, and support reporting, budgeting, and logistics.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build partnerships with Panchayats, Sarpanches, schools, and local sports leaders.
• Align efforts with district sports departments.
• Lead community outreach through schools, religious centers, and local campaigns.

Talent Identification & Academy Coordination

• Support coaches in identifying and developing youth talent.
• Coordinate with academies for talent progression.
• Organize trials, training, and manage related documentation.

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Document success stories, field insights, and learnings.
• Support the creation of training materials and SOPs.
• Capture field media for visibility and fundraising.

Skills and Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 7-10 years of experience, with a strong focus on interactions with government officials or a Master’s degree with a at least 5-7years of similar experience.

• Proven ability to engage and build rapport with government stakeholders.

• Strong data management and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively within Punjab.

Why Roundglass: Roundglass was built on the vision that wellbeing should be at the very center of our life journey. We are not only reimagining how the world experiences wellbeing, but how companies (like our own) support the wellbeing of their people. We’re a group of talented, socially conscious, gritty, innovators using technology and human energy to create a vibrant wellness ecosystem. Together, we have built an amazing community, and we are always looking for people who share our passion.

About Roundglass Foundation:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Roundglass will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities who need assistance applying for a job. Please contact rg.talent@roundglass.com for more information. We rely on legitimate interest as a legal basis for processing personal information under the GDPR for purposes of recruitment and applications for employment.