Program Manager - OBF

Programme Delivery Lead end-to-end implementation of SOF, ensuring achievement of programme objectives, timelines, budgets, and outcome targets. Drive programme planning, execution, risk management, and issue resolution across all work streams. Monitor programme performance and ensure timely delivery of key milestones and implementation activities.

Programme Performance & Oversight Oversee programme management, quality, outcomes, technology, procurement, and partner performance work streams. Track programme risks, dependencies, and performance indicators and drive corrective actions where required. Ensure effective coordination among PMU functions, implementation partners, and support agencies.

Governance & Strategic Coordination Support the functioning of the Steering Committee and Executive Committee and ensure implementation of key decisions. Prepare programme reviews, progress updates, and strategic reports for leadership and governance bodies. Ensure adherence to approved governance structures, policies, and programme commitments.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management Support the PMU Lead in interface with MSDE, NSDC leadership, funders, Training Providers, and ecosystem partners. Build and manage strategic partnerships to support programme implementation, scale-up, and sustainability. Ensure coordination and alignment across government, private sector, and implementation stakeholders.

OBF Scale-Up & Institutionalisation Support integration of SOF learnings and outcomes-based financing approaches within PMKVY and other government programmes. Facilitate development of new OBF opportunities across states, sectors, and livelihood initiatives. Contribute to building NSDC's long-term capability in programme management and outcomes-based financing.

Requirements

o Master’s degree in management, Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Social Work or related discipline. o 8-12 years of experience in programme management, skilling, livelihoods, consulting, public policy, development finance, or government programmes. o Experience working with Government Ministries, State Skill Missions, NSDC ecosystem partners, multilateral agencies, or large-scale social sector programmes.

o Strong understanding of skilling ecosystems, employment programmes, public-private partnerships, or outcomes-based financing models. o Excellent stakeholder management, project management, analytical, and communication skills.