Program Manager

2 days ago

Chennai Coimbatore, India Empower Pragati Full time ₹ 9,00,000 - ₹ 12,00,000 per year

Job Description: Program Manager TNSDC Generation India Programme

Job Location: Tamil Nadu (Base location Chennai; frequent field travel required)

Position Overview: Empower Pragati, in partnership with Generation India and under the aegis of

the Tamil Nadu Skill Development Corporation (TNSDC), is implementing a large-scale skill

development program aimed at equipping youth with employable skills, industry-aligned training,

and job linked placement.

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Program Manager to lead the implementation of this program across Tamil Nadu.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Implementation & Management

Oversee end-to-end implementation of the skill development project in alignment

with TNSDC & Generation Indias guidelines.

Manage training centre operations, ensure mobilization, training quality,

assessments, and placements.

Coordinate with local stakeholders, government representatives, industry partners,

and community organizations.

Monitoring & Reporting

Ensure compliance with project KPIs (mobilization, training completion, certification,

and placement outcomes).

Track and report project progress through regular MIS, dashboards, and narrative

reports for TNSDC, Generation India, and Empower Pragati.

Conduct periodic field visits to monitor centres, trainers, and mobilization teams.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

Lead, mentor, and support a team of mobilizers, trainers, and project staff across

multiple locations.

Organize regular training and capacity-building workshops for field teams.

Stakeholder Engagement. 

Build strong relationships with district-level government officials, industry

representatives, training partners, and community leaders.

Represent Empower Pragati at state and district-level review meetings and

stakeholder forums.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to TNSDC standards, compliance protocols, and quality

benchmarks.

Identify implementation challenges and proactively develop solutions.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience:

Masters degree in Social Work, Development Studies, or Social Sciences from a top-ranked

university

4 to 5 years of proven experience in implementing large-scale skill development or vocational

training programs, preferably under government or CSR partnerships. 

Strong understanding of skill development ecosystem, placement-linked training models, and

youth development interventions.

Demonstrated ability to lead multi-location teams and manage diverse stakeholders. 

Proficiency in Tamil & English (spoken and written) is mandatory.

Who should apply:

Proficient in project management, coordination, written & oral communication.

Ability to manage field operations and ensure results with an analytical approach.

Excellent interpersonal, networking, and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Comfortable with relevant technological tools (MS Office, G Suite, MIS systems, Smartsheet

etc).

Compensation:

Competitive salary as per industry standards, commensurate with qualifications and

experience. 

Application Process:

Interested candidates may send their CV along with a cover letter highlighting relevant experience to

with the subject line:

Application for Program Manager TNSDC GI Program

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