Role Overview The Director / Team Lead will lead Project Management Unit (PMU) for the Indira Mahila Shakti (IMS) Program, a flagship initiative under SERP aimed at large-scale promotion of SHG-based microenterprises across manufacturing, trading and services sectors. This leadership role is responsible for visioning, strategic planning, coordination and high-impact implementation of the IMS program across all districts in the state of Telangana. The Director will be guiding multi-sectoral teams and thematic specialists to ensure timely delivery, quality outcomes and sustainability of microenterprises promoted by SHGs. This role demands a strong track record in livelihood programs, enterprise promotion and ecosystem building, with proven leadership in managing multi-stakeholder initiatives. Working closely with the CEO-SERP and other senior leadership, the Director will drive systemic change by scaling up enterprise models, deepening financial access, forging public-private partnerships and building a robust ecosystem for women-led rural entrepreneurship. Mode Of Employment Contractual appointment for a fixed term of three years. Remuneration A consolidated monthly remuneration in the range of ₹1,75,000–₹2,00,000, depending on experience and qualification. Qualifications Postgraduate degree in Management (or) Development Studies (or) Rural Development (or) Agriculture (or) Economics (or) allied social sciences. Preference will be given to candidates holding certifications in enterprise development or SHG governance. Experience Minimum 20 years in development/livelihoods programs with 5 years in leadership roles. Candidates with experience in micro-enterprise development will be given preference. Job Roles And Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: Lead and facilitate the state-wide rollout of Indira Mahila Shakthi – a Micro Enterprise Development movement. Design and implement strategic frameworks for microenterprise promotion, financial access and ecosystem development. Facilitate identification and promotion of high demand microenterprises in manufacturing, trading and service sectors. Guide and support the sectoral specialists in promoting Micro Enterprises in the respective sectors. Project Management Activities Prepare and monitor Annual Action Plans (AAPs) and budget utilization reports for the entire program cycle at the state level as well as district level Responsible for achievement of objectives of the program by optimizing resource utilization Establish a State-level Project Monitoring Dashboard with KPIs for productivity and social impact. Oversee contract management, vendor empanelment, procurement plans and service level agreements (SLAs). Lead quarterly review meetings with district teams, thematic specialists and external partners. Implement risk mitigation plans and provide course corrections based on field learning and MIS analytics. Forge partnerships with reputed institutions to promote Micro Enterprises in the State Administrative Functions Lead the State-level Program Management Unit (PMU) and provide guidance to District Teams. Obtain approval from the CEO, SERP for annual action plans, budgets and program proposals at both State and District levels. Conduct periodic reviews, field visits and impact assessments for overseeing implementations. Oversee performance appraisals and capacity building for district and state level PMU staff. Represent the project in in various forums to promote tie-ups, collaborations, partnerships etc. to meet objectives of the program. Sector-wise Microenterprise Responsibilities Manufacturing Sector: Develop business models for dairy, poultry, handloom, food processing and handicrafts. Promote primary processing infrastructure like Mini Dairy Units and Bulk Milk Coolers. Support setup of production units for garments, sanitary napkins and uniforms. Promote innovative practices and adopt innovations as business ideas Trading Sector: Facilitate SHG ventures in solar plant distribution, marts, generic medicals and agri input retailing. Support SHGs in operating community-based trade stores and procurement centers. Services Sector: Promote enterprises in catering, beauty & wellness, logistics, IT services and custom hiring centers. Establish partnerships for event management, hospitality services and post-harvest solutions. Guide SHGs to take up manpower supply and service aggregation roles. Strategic Focus Areas For Microenterprise Development (MED) Enterprise Eco-system Development Formulate a five-year roadmap for enterprise development aligned with program objectives. Establish district-wise sectoral microenterprise plans based on local resource and market mapping. Promote value chains with active involvement of SHGs Anchor convergence with departments (Industries, MSME, Agriculture, Textile) for infrastructure and subsidy support. Develop partnerships with reputed institutions to enable enterprise development Access to Finance and Investment Readiness Develop credit enhancement mechanisms to scale SHG microenterprises. Facilitate loan convergence through Bank Linkages and institutional investments. Lead the implementation of systems and processes to promote financial prudence and sustainability of Microenterprises and of the project. Branding, Marketing & Digital Commerce Create a state-level brand architecture and product certification ecosystem Develop district branding strategies and digital content for SHG products and services. Facilitate e-commerce onboarding and trade tie-ups through ONDC, Flipkart, Amazon and B2B platforms. Technology, Infrastructure & Innovation Enable common facility centers, mini-processing units and industrial parks for collective production and processing. Integrate enterprise MIS for tracking growth, bottlenecks and profitability of SHG units. Show more Show less