Job Description – Senior Manager, Operations
Designation Senior Manager – Operations
Department Operations
Location Jaipur
Employment Type Renewable Full Time Employment Contract
Report To Head Operations, Pragati
Positions reporting to this role Project Officer, Coordinator - Operations
Organization Background
Established in 2007, Educate Girls’ is a non-profit that focuses on mobilizing communities for girls’
education in India’s rural and educationally backward areas.
Strongly aligned with the ‘Right to Education Act’ or the ‘Samagra Shiksha’, Educate Girls is committed
to the Government’ vision to improve access to secondary education for adolescent girls and women.
For further details about organization, please visit www.educategirls.ngo
About the Project
Project Pragati is a ‘second chance’ program, launched in 2021, to create a self- sustaining
ecosystem at scale for permanently at-risk, out-of-school adolescent girls and young women to
enable:-
• 10th-grade credentialing
• Link them to higher education, employment or vocational training
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven Senior Manager to spearhead the delivery of
Project Pragati in Rajasthan to enable more than 50,000 adolescent girls and young women to pass
their 10th grade from State Open School in Rajasthan and Bihar over the next 18-24 months.
As a Senior Manager, you will be the driving force behind the successful execution of this life-
changing initiative. This is not just another job; it's a unique chance to be part of a team that is
actively changing lives through transformation in education.
Position in the Organogram:
Head Operations
Sr Manager (State
Operations Lead)
Operations PO - Support
Project Officer Relationship Functions
Manager Manager Coordinator
(Partner) (Partner) (Program
Tracking)
Admin, Procurement
Finance
IT
Scope of work:
Key Responsibilities:
A] Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from planning and initiation to
implementation, monitoring, and closure. Conduct root cause analysis to design solutions for
systemic problems and develop innovations for the project effectiveness. Your exceptional
leadership skills will guide the project team towards achieving milestones and delivering
transformative results.
B] Program Management: Create and manage project plans, budgets, timelines to ensure success
delivery of all projects. Create and manage the project dashboard for the state in line with
organization expectations and actual situation of the state delivery.
C] Team Management: Build and manage a high-performing team, providing guidance and support
to ensure they achieve their targets.
D] Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with various functions and collaborate with stakeholders to
ensure deliverables are met as per timelines. Collaborate with other teams, build strong
relationships, and ensure their active involvement in project planning and execution.
E] Risk Management: Identify and address program risks and challenges, adapting strategies as
necessary to ensure success. Leverage your problem-solving prowess to overcome obstacles and
seize opportunities.
F] Resource Management: As the master organizer, you will manage project budgets, procurements,
and resources efficiently, ensuring the project stays on track financially and logistically. You will
closely interact with the Support functions (Admin, Logistics, Finance and IT) to ensure all project
requirements are completed as per planned timelines.
G] Reporting & Communications: Prepare regular progress reports and compelling project
narratives for both internal and external stakeholders. Showcase the project's achievements and
share inspiring success stories to promote transparency and donor engagement.
Apply if you have
• 7-10 years’ experience in planning and delivering projects, monitoring and reporting
• Excellent proficiency in Hindi – to read, write and speak, intermediate proficiency in English
is preferable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks, with strong time management and communication skills, to
collaborate across verticals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Passion for girls' education and a commitment to improving the lives of girls in
underprivileged communities.
• Open to travel to the field when required.
