Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Project Manager to lead administration, training coordination, and operational management of a large-scale public health project in Goa. This role is both strategic and operational requiring someone who can independently manage day-to-day tasks while also providing oversight, anticipating risks, and supporting delivery on commitments.

The Project Manager will act as a key link between the Goa team, project partners, and the Mumbai head office, with responsibilities spanning project management, administrative function, liaison with stakeholders and vendors for operational issues, manage logistics and organization of training programs, assist in developing budgets, manage petty cash, track budget, HR issues and help in drafting of minutes, and provide any other support required.

What will you do in this role (Roles and Responsibilities)

Strategic & Operational Management

• Develop and monitor project workplans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
• Anticipate operational challenges and design proactive solutions to minimize risks.

Financial & Resource Oversight

• Manage procurement processes, vendor relationships, and service contracts.
• Monitor budget utilization, forecast requirements, and ensure compliance with donor/organizational financial standards.
• Review and verify financial documents, reimbursements, and audit-ready records.

Training & Event Coordination

• Lead planning, budgeting, and execution of training sessions, workshops, and events.
• Oversee scheduling, logistics, participant engagement, and documentation of outcomes.
• Ensure high-quality training delivery and efficient resource use.

Reporting

• Document lessons learned, success stories, and best practices for internal and external sharing.

Communication & Knowledge Management

• Ensure systematic documentation of processes and knowledge-sharing within the project team.

Other Responsibilities

• Support preparation of minutes, operational updates, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate travel, logistics, and day-to-day administrative requirements of the project team.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by Organisation.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Master's degree in management or related field.
• Minimum 56 years of progressively responsible experience in project administration and management, preferably in health or development sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven track record of proactive problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and donor-facing communication.
• Prior experience in drafting donor reports, presentations, or policy briefs desirable.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of initiative and accountability.

We are a diverseteam and we're looking for you to bring your own unique flavor to this role!

Why Work with Americares India

We foster a supportive and inclusive environment through the following initiatives:

• Employee Wellbeing:

  We offer mental health and wellness programs, including physical and virtual meetups, to promote inclusivity and connection.

• Employee Voice:

  Launching this year, we are committed to reshaping our employee policies to ensure they remain balanced and centered on the needs of our team.

• Goal setting and Reviews:

  We supportyour career growththrough clear goal-setting and regular performance reviews to help you reflect on your progress.

• Competitive Compensation:

  Webelieve in fair and competitive salaries that align with your responsibilities and contributions.

• Comprehensive Leave Policy:

  Our leave policy combines public holidays, paid leave, casual leave and other leaves encouraging a healthy work-life balance.

About Americares India

Americares India is a public charitable trust registered in 2006. Americares India Foundation is a health-focused relief and development organization that responds to people affected by poverty or disaster with life-changing health programs, medicine, and medical supplies. With good health, people can attend school, be productive at work, care for their families and contribute to strong communities. Poor health puts all of that at risk. At Americares India Foundation, our vision is a world in which all people have pathways to health and opportunity. We save lives and improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster so they can reach their full potential. Each year, Americares India Foundation delivers innovative health programs and quality medical aid across India, making it the country's leading non-profit provider of donated medicine and medical supplies. Since 2006, our work has been characterized by compassion, expertise, quick response, and aid that works for people who need it. Americares India currently operates in 23 states across India and has already reached more than 10 million people through 110 NGO partners. Americares has supplied over 10 Crores worth of medicines to these NGOs during the past couple of years.

Equal Opportunity:

equal opportunity workplace

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

Our core values:

We create global community, treating people as they want to be treated.

We respond effectively and responsibly, putting plans into practice.

We embed ethics and equity in our work and workplace.

We are better together; partnership is at our core.

We ask and listen, to create sustainable solutions for a healthier tomorrow.

We commit to quality, growing and improving to ensure individuals and communities thrive

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For more information, please visit our website: www.americaresindia.org