Senior Project Manager

Job Description

About the role: We are seeking an experienced and self-driven individual to lead a multi-stakeholder social impact initiative. The role involves end-to-end project planning, coordination, field implementation, and impact reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing social sector projects (preferably environment and sustainability), with proven experience in stakeholder engagement – particularly with government departments, partner NGOs, citizen groups, and other academic institutions. Key Responsibilities: Stakeholder coordination & liaisoning: Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation and policy alignment. Field team management: Lead and support field staff in daily operations, travel occasionally to the field sites - ensuring timely and accurate on-ground data collection, documentation, and reporting. Monitoring & reporting: Develop and oversee monitoring frameworks; regularly track progress against indicators; prepare high-quality reports for internal and external stakeholders. Program planning & execution: Design, coordinate, and execute on-ground activities such as awareness campaigns, training sessions, and community events in line with project goals and timelines. Strategic input: Contribute to strategic planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies to enhance project efficiency and impact. Required Qualifications & Experience: Masters degree in environmental science, social science, environmental engineering or equivalent Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in project management in the social impact sector. Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement, particularly with government bodies and grassroots organizations Proven ability to manage and motivate field teams Strong organizational, and documentation skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in both English and Marathi Proficiency in MS Office and basic project management tools Preferred: Familiarity with thematic areas such as Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)