Senior Program Manager

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of programs advancing women's economic empowerment in Odisha
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with senior government officials and departments
• Identify systemic challenges and co-create scalable, impactful interventions with government partners
• Conduct landscape analyses, diagnostics, and research to inform program priorities
• Design and manage pilot projects to test solutions and support scale-up
• Represent the organization in high-level meetings, workshops, and government forums
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including policy researchers, implementation agencies, and donors
• Track project milestones, manage risks, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in public policy, government advisory, large-scale program implementation, or management consulting
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex, ambiguous environments
• Proven experience managing government relationships at senior levels
• Passion for gender equity and systems change
• Demonstrated track record in cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder management
• Comfortable with data analysis, policy research, and translating insights into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication skills; proficiency in Odia (reading and speaking) is a plus