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Senior Manager, Program Implementation

ProgramsBangaloreFull TimeReports to: Head Programs and Impact

About the Role

Responsible for end-to-end delivery of all program activities across field locations, ensuring commitments to communities, donors, and partners are delivered on time and at quality. This role supervises Area Managers & Grant Project Managers and coordinates with the Program Quality team on geography, sequencing, and priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assume end-to-end responsibility for execution of approved programs and projects, including all externally funded grants, across geographies
  • Translate program commitments into clear delivery plans, timelines, and execution metrics
  • Ensure timely delivery of all committed outputs and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders
  • Lead and manage Area Managers, Grants Managers and the broad field delivery structure
  • Provide coaching, mentoring, and developmental support to build leadership capability
  • Support program planning anchored in the Hunger Free Village (HFV) framework
  • Ensure program and project documentation is maintained systematically
  • Ensure timely submission of monthly, quarterly, and annual progress reports
  • Contribute to strengthening organizational management practices as a member of the country management team

Qualifications & Experience

  • Post-graduate degree in development studies, social sciences, public policy, or related discipline
  • 12–15 years of progressive experience in program implementation and large-scale project delivery
  • Demonstrated experience managing multi-geography and donor-funded programs with complex compliance and reporting
  • Proven ability to lead managers of managers and large field-based teams
  • Practical experience in community-based rural programs, preferably in food security, nutrition, or livelihoods

Core Competencies

  • Strong execution leadership with a track record of delivering commitments on time and at quality
  • High situational judgement in balancing competing priorities under pressure
  • Ability to translate plans and donor commitments into clear, actionable delivery workflows
  • People leadership including coaching, mentoring, and performance management
  • Collaborative mindset across Program Quality, Resource Mobilization, and Meal Packaging functions

Job Details

DepartmentPrograms
LocationBangalore
TypeFull Time
Reports toHead Programs and Impact
ManagesArea Managers, Grant Project Managers

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