Program Manager

Job Description

About A-PAG Air Pollution Action Group (A-PAG) was set up in 2019 by Ashish Dhawan (Founder and Chairperson, Ashoka University and Central Square Foundation), Vijay Chadda (previously CEO of Bharti Foundation) and Mohit Beotra (previously Chief Brand Officer of Airtel). A-PAG is focused on the strategic implementation of solutions to combat air pollution and has created a niche for itself within the broader ecosystem in the last 3 years. During this time, A-PAG has made significant progress in its quest with a focus on supporting the Governments at the national & state level. Some of the major projects A-PAG is driving are: 1. A-PAG has worked on several programs in Delhi. Currently, we are engaged with the MCD and the New Delhi Municipal Council on a massive program aimed at dispersed sources. This covers all 250 wards across the city as well as the area under NDMC. 2. In Uttar Pradesh (UP) we are retained by the UP-Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to help reduce air pollution in the state. We have launched our 1st initiative in Lucknow and are planning on expanding our base in the state. 3. In Punjab, A-PAG is supporting the government to combat stubble burning. Our efforts are focused on convincing farmers to adopt alternative in-situ solutions. 4. A-PAG has just launched an initiative covering Patna, Muzaffarpur and Gaya. This is part of our program with the Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BPSCB) to address air pollution across the state. All our support to Government is offered on a pro-bono basis. About the Role A-PAG’s project in Delhi aims at improving air quality by tackling issues which contribute to air pollution. We are seeking a dynamic Program Manager to drive the implementation and monitoring of key air quality programs including Dispersed Sources, and C&D waste management. The role will also focus on identifying gaps in current systems and piloting innovative interventions to address emerging pollution sources. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reportess but require high ownership, strong stakeholder management, and coordination with government agencies, vendors, and internal teams. The ideal candidate will combine program execution skills with data-driven analysis and problem-solving to ensure impactful and scalable outcomes Key Responsibilities: The selected candidate shall be responsible for end-to-end management and execution of programs. Key responsibilities will include the following: 1. Program Strategy and Implementation: Lead the execution of ongoing programs and ensure timely delivery of program milestones. 2. Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key government stakeholders (Operational and leadership levels) to ensure smooth coordination and alignment. 3. Identify Gaps and Pilot New Programs: Proactively identify gaps in existing policies, institutional processes, or program implementation and assess strategic entry points. Design and pilot new interventions that can be scaled based on learnings. 4. Monitoring, Analysis and Review: Track progress through structural monitoring systems; analyze data and prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations to support decision-making and ensure accountability. 5. Documentation & Knowledge Management: Prepare high-quality documentation, SOPs, and reports to capture learnings, good practices, and program outcomes. Eligibility: Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree (from tier - 1 institutes) in Environmental Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, Development Studies or relevant fields. 3-5 years of work experience in program management, consulting, development sector roles with exposure to urban governance, waste management, or air quality programs. Skill Sets Required: 1. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, especially with government agencies and officials. 2. Strong program management and problem-solving capabilities; ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects independently. 3. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and documentation skills–ability to analyze data and prepare executive-level reports and presentations. 4. Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is preferred. 5. Exposure to GIS tools and spatial data analysis will be an added advantage. 6. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate data insights into actionable recommendations. 7. Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in an unstructured, fast-paced environment, and drive outcomes independently. Location: Delhi Compensation: Will be commensurate with the best among social sector norms Show more Show less