Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations

Program Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations
Rupnagar Punjab | On-Site
Competitive salary of ₹10–12 LPA

• Manage program planning and execution of strategic partnerships: Track status of all active collaborations, flag risks, and keep the CEO briefed and prepared for key meetings.
  

• Engage stakeholders and government: Build relationships with government bodies, corporate partners, and foundations; represent the organization in coordination forums.
  

• Drive MoUs end-to-end: Coordinate drafting, review, signing, and post-signing implementation, ensuring commitments translate into action with clear owners and timelines.
  

• Coordinate internally and cross-functionally: Work across programs, finance, legal, and communications teams to mobilise resources for partnership implementation; resolve bottlenecks.
  

• Identify and bring in new partnerships: Scan for opportunities (government schemes, CSR priorities, foundation calls), build proposals and pitch materials, and maintain a live partnership pipeline.
  

• Report progress and maintain documentation: Provide regular updates to the CEO and leadership on partnership status and wins.
  

Requirements

• 3-4  years in program management, partnerships, or government relations (non-profit, government, or corporate background)
  

• Experience managing MoUs or formal agreements from drafting through implementation
  

• Comfort with government stakeholders and Indian government processes
  

• Strong project planning and execution capability. Ability to manage multiple programmes and deadlines simultaneously
  

• Excellent stakeholder,cross-team coordination and follow-through
  

• Familiarity with digital programme delivery workflows and technology and SaaS systems
  

• Excellent written and verbal communication
  

• High ownership, problem-solving mindset and discretion in working close to leadership
  

• Bachelor's required; Master's in management preferred
  

Benefits

• Direct exposure to the CEO
  

• Ownership of high-impact strategic projects
  

• Experience managing government and corporate partnerships
  

• Opportunity to build a strong professional network
  

• Hands-on experience with MoUs and collaborations
  

• High visibility within senior leadership
  

• Strong career growth in program management
  

• Competitive salary of ₹10–12 LPA