Project Manager

Yellow Spark is hiring for one of its clients, a non-profit organization working for the rights of the oppressed and marginalized section of society.

Position: Project Manager

Location: Mumbai

CTC: INR 8 LPA

 This is a fixed-term renewable contractual position.

 Purpose of the Role:

• To be responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of projects within the organization. 
• To play a critical role in ensuring that projects are completed efficiently, within budget, and meet the objectives outlined by the senior management.

 Role & Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise.
• Lead and motivate project teams to ensure deadlines are met and deliverables are of high quality.
• Communicate regularly with senior management and stakeholders to provide updates on project status and make recommendations for adjustments as needed.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners as required for project execution.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and make recommendations for process improvements.
• Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in project management, and incorporate relevant strategies into project execution.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior project staff as needed.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and standards at all times.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Management Information Systems (MIS) to support project management activities, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of project metrics and performance indicators.
• Manage documentation related to project activities, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant documents, ensuring they are organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible to stakeholders.

 Requirements:

Qualification: Graduation in any stream. Post-graduation in social work would be preferred.

 Experience:

• 5 years’ experience in managing community and field-based projects
• Should have experience in monitoring and evaluating projects within an organization, and developing a larger research agenda for the work on youth, labour, housing, and basic services.

 Competencies / soft skills:

• Must be an excellent team player
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-task
• Must be trustworthy
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with different stakeholders - communities, collectives, civil society, and government officials

Role-specific technical skills:

• Project management skills
• Team Management skills
• Report writing skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Marathi/Hindi are essential
• Commitment to work within the human rights framework

Any other specifications: The person taking this role should be flexible to travel to different locations in Mumbai

Interested candidates, please email your updated CV to esha@yellowspark.in

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