Project Manager - CFO's Office - NGO

Project Manager - CFO's Office

Location : India

Type : Full-Time

Reports To : Chief Financial Officer

About the Role:

- A leading Indian nonprofit and philanthropic foundation is hiring a Project Manager to support its CFO's Office.

- This role is key to managing strategic financial projects, ensuring smooth operations, and driving cross-functional initiatives across the organization.

- Work closely with senior leadership and teams across finance, operations, legal, and programs to ensure key priorities are delivered efficiently and effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Governance:

- Set up and manage dashboards, workplans, and trackers for the CFO's key projects.

- Coordinate strategic meetings (e.g., financial reviews, board meetings) and follow through on action items.

- Help run regular reviews with program and operations teams.

2. New Business Models & Entity Setup:

- Support the CFO in launching new business models and legal entities.

- Coordinate with legal, finance, and operations teams on strategy and implementation.

- Track project risks, dependencies, and timelines.

3. Strategic Initiatives:

- Manage high-priority projects from start to finish with minimal oversight.

- Track progress against the CFO's strategic goals and raise any delays or issues.

- Support internal changes like new team structures and hiring.

4. Community & Shared Services:

- Lead the CFO's internal community across India and the US, organizing meetings and knowledge-sharing.

- Help design and launch shared services across teams.

What We're Looking For:

- Education: MBA in Finance, Strategy, or Project Management (PMP a plus).

- Experience: 6-10 years in finance, strategy, or project management roles.

- Strong skills in project planning, coordination, and risk management.

- Confident communicator who can work with senior leaders.

- Comfortable with data and financial reporting tools..