Studio Manager

Job Description

At Social Innovation Studio, we partner with NGOs, CSR teams, and government programs to design smarter, more human programs, grounded in behavior science, systems thinking, and real community insight. We’re looking for a Studio Manager who can anchor our delivery and team rhythms. If you love making things move smoothly, enjoy working across verticals, and believe that operational excellence and people culture go hand-in-hand, this role is for you. Location : Mumbai/Delhi/Bangalore (Remote-Friendly) What You’ll Own As Studio Manager, you’ll help ensure our projects stay on track, our team stays supported, and our systems stay strong. Primary Responsibilities Project Check-ins Across Verticals: Coordinate weekly project updates with anchors across Program Insight, Innovation, and Communication Client Feedback & Delivery Monitoring: Track client inputs, escalate blockers when needed, and ensure timely action across teams Team Management & Timeline Tracking: Support team members in hitting key deadlines; anticipate resourcing gaps or overloads Weekly Delivery Dashboard: Maintain a studio-wide dashboard with project timelines, status updates, and priorities for the week Anchor Coordination: Work with project anchors to ensure smooth internal workflows, and step in directly at key review points or escalations Secondary Responsibilities Studio Culture & Team Morale: Host our weekly or monthly team rituals (cool-downs, reflection sessions, cross-team fun) using existing formats and activities Expert Network Building: Begin mapping a pool of trusted external collaborators—facilitators, illustrators, evaluators, behavioral experts Onboarding & Documentation Systems with HR: Oversee basic SOPs and ensure contracts, NDAs, and onboarding docs are in place for all new team members or collaborators with our HR Lead Qualification & Experience We’re looking for someone who: Has 1–3 years of experience in project management, operations, or program delivery (consulting, creative studio, or development sector experience preferred) Is a strong cross-functional coordinator who thrives on tracking timelines and supporting teams without micromanaging Is comfortable working with creative and research teams and knows how to support both structure and flexibility Is fluent with project tools (Google Sheets, Notion, ClickUp, etc.) and can build dashboards that make delivery visible and actionable Bonus: experience in building studio culture, facilitating reflective sessions, or supporting HR/Ops functions in a small team setup What we offer Ownership & Visibility: You’ll be at the heart of how the studio functions—shaping delivery, timelines, and team coordination across all projects Cross-Functional Learning: Work closely with researchers, designers, and behavior strategists across diverse sectors and partners Creative Culture with Structure: Help maintain the balance between process and play—holding delivery timelines while hosting culture rituals Growth Path: This is a leadership-track role with potential to grow into a senior delivery or operations lead as we scale 📩 To Apply: Send your CV and a short note on why this role excites you to hello@socialinnovationstudio.com Subject: Application – Studio Manager Show more Show less