Senior Program Manager – Creation and Implementation

About the organization:

Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS)

Position Overview:

The Senior Program Manager – Creation and Implementation will be responsible for end-to-end design, piloting, execution, and scaling of key social development programs at BJS. This role will involve strategic planning, field coordination, stakeholder engagement, team management, and monitoring and evaluation. The ideal candidate should be a proactive leader with strong program design experience, deep understanding of development challenges, and proven implementation expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Design and Development

Conceptualize and design new programs aligned with BJS’s mission and community needs.

Conduct field research, needs assessments, and stakeholder consultations to inform program design.

Prepare program proposals, logic frameworks, budgets, and implementation plans.

2. Pilot and Implementation Management

Lead the execution of pilot initiatives with clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables.

Monitor field implementation, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure quality assurance.

Coordinate with internal teams, field partners, and government bodies for smooth execution.

3. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program outcomes.

Facilitate real-time learning, course correction, and documentation of best practices.

Generate periodic reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., donors).

4. Team and Stakeholder Management

Build and mentor project teams including field coordinators, trainers, and support staff.

Foster collaboration between BJS teams, partner NGOs, local authorities, and community leaders.

Represent BJS at meetings, forums, and conferences relevant to assigned programs.

5. Scalability and Sustainability

Identify opportunities for program scale-up, replication, and integration into government systems.

Drive innovations in program delivery, community ownership, and sustainability models.

Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure program continuity.

Key Skills and Competencies:

·        Strategic thinking and program design

·        Project management and execution under tight timelines

·        M&E and data-driven decision-making

·        Excellent communication and presentation skills

·        Strong leadership and people management

·        High adaptability, innovation, and ethical commitment

Desired Profile & Qualifications

Education

Experience

Demonstrated experience in designing and executing large-scale community development or education programs.

Strong understanding of development issues, especially in rural/semi-urban India.

Experience in managing field teams, government liaison, and multi-stakeholder projects.

Application Process

Application for Senior Program Manager – Creation and Implementation – BJS