Program Manager

Job Title: Program Manager

Organisation: Nimaya Foundation

Location: Kurukshetra

Work Mode: On-ground field visits plus remote work; Full-time

Pay: Upto ₹25,000 per month

Engagement Period: Until February 2026

What’s exciting about this role?

Do you want to help a farmer’s daughter launch her own YouTube channel, or upskill her to land a job in a futuristic start-up? That’s what Nimaya does. You will enable building India’s most future-facing development sector organisation; one that arms young women from underprivileged backgrounds with the tools, skills, and confidence to thrive in the AI-driven world of work. This role gives you the opportunity to drive our programs on the ground and make this vision a reality.

About Nimaya Foundation

Co-founded in 2021 by social entrepreneurs - Navya Naveli Nanda and Samyak Chakrabarty, Nimaya is a not-for-profit career accelerator for women with big dreams.

Our Guiding Question:

Why can’t a rickshaw driver's daughter land a job at Google?

Unlike traditional skill-building NGOs, Nimaya is laser-focused on preparing women for the AI-powered digital economy; not just with skills, but with aspiration and identity. To date, Nimaya has empowered 3,900+ Nimaya Naaris across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Haryana through partnerships with UN Women, Mumbai Police, SEWA, FICCI-FLO, and more.

Mindset

• Sees CSR not as charity, but as a nation-building investment.
• Obsessed with detail but driven by the big picture.
• Proactive Attitude: Willingness to take initiative and demonstrate adaptability.​
• Passion for Empowerment: A strong desire to support and enable the success of young women from restrictive circumstances.​

Background

• 0-2 years of experience in the education sector, NGO, service industry, client servicing, CSR program management, operations, or field partnerships.
• Passion for learning and helping others succeed, with strong interest and experience in operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively with learners, team members, and stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple learner cohorts in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to make quick, independent decisions and proactively manage tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing program needs; open to occasional travel.
• Proficient with Google Suite and other digital tools; experience with Canva is a plus.
• Based in Kurukshetra, with willingness to travel to field locations.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Training and Program Delivery : Oversee high-quality program delivery, Build strong relationships with trainers and ensure training content and facilitation meet learner needs and program goals
• Compliance Management – Track and manage compliance deliverables for funders on the ground like attendance & video testimonials, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to all organizational requirements.
• Learner Engagement & Support: Develop and implement learner engagement strategies, including direct communication (calls, meetings) to maintain active participation, monitor attendance, and address challenges promptly.
• Program Evaluation & Improvement: Continuously assess program effectiveness through learner feedback, testimonial collection, data tracking, and progress monitoring. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance impact.
• Data & Reporting: Maintain accurate program databases, track learner performance metrics, and prepare reports for internal review and external stakeholders.
• Administrative & Operational Leadership: Manage daily program operations, oversee administrative processes, and coordinate with the back-end team to ensure smooth execution of all program elements.

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making: Take ownership of resolving operational and learner-related challenges quickly and effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to program delivery.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person