Program Manager

Position: Program Manager Location: GurgaonType: Full-time (with travel to project sites)About SafetipinSafetipin is a social impact organisation working to make cities safer and more inclusive for everyone, especially women and other vulnerable groups. Through data, technology, and partnerships, we help city governments, urban planners, and communities build safer public spaces. Our work spans globally, combining research, innovation, and advocacy to advance gender-inclusive urban mobility and design. About the RoleThe Program Manager will be responsible for planning, implementing, and managing Safetipin’s projects across cities. The role involves coordinating with partners, supervising field activities, ensuring data quality, preparing reports, and supporting advocacy and communication efforts. The ideal candidate brings strong project management skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to gender equity and safe cities. Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Planning & ImplementationLead planning and execution of assigned projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.Engage with community groups, youth, and women’s collectives to build local ownership and participation.Supervise field teams, data collection, and quality assurance. Partnerships & CoordinationBuild and maintain partnerships with project partners, consultants, and vendors.Facilitate workshops, consultations, and training sessions with community and institutional stakeholdersRepresent Safetipin in meetings, workshops, and external forums. Monitoring, Evaluation & ReportingTrack project progress and document case studies, success stories, and learnings from field implementation.Support data analysis, reporting, and knowledge dissemination.Contribute to proposals, donor reports, and communication materials. Team & Organizational SupportSupport cross-team collaboration and mentoring of program staff.Contribute learnings and insights to strengthen Safetipin’s program strategies. Qualifications & ExperienceMaster’s degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Policy, or related field.4–6 years of relevant experience in program or project management, preferably in the development or urban sector.Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience working with government agencies, donors, or NGOs.Proven ability to lead field-based teams and partnershipsProficiency in MS Office and project management tools; data or GIS knowledge is an advantage.Excellent communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills in English and Hindi.Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation tools and community engagement frameworks. Compensation Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, aligned with sector benchmarks. Application ProcessInterested applicants can share their CV and Cover Letter at priyanka.sharma@safetipin.com with the subject line Job Application: Program Manager The position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.