Description:

Project Detail:

Senior Program Associate / Program Manager - Government & Public Sector Projects

Project Overview

We are supporting a large-scale Government-led initiative that involves close collaboration with senior bureaucrats (IAS-level officers) and multiple stakeholders. The project focuses on program management, data-driven analysis, and on-ground implementation of policy and administrative reforms.

This is a replacement position. The project is ongoing and expected to continue for another year.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management & Coordination

- Work closely with senior government officials to support execution of program objectives.

- Act as the bridge between the government, consulting teams, and other stakeholders.

- Support review meetings, track milestones, and ensure timely follow-ups.

2. Data Analysis & Scenario Building

- Perform in-depth data analysis using Excel or other analytical tools.

- Develop models, projections, and what-if scenarios to support decision-making.

- Present insights clearly to senior stakeholders through structured reports and presentations.

3. Policy & Documentation Support

- Draft briefing notes, presentations, and progress reports for review by senior government officials.

- Support development of official communications, MoUs, and progress summaries.

4. Stakeholder Engagement

- Coordinate across departments, ministries, and partner agencies.

- Ensure smooth communication, documentation, and progress tracking across workstreams.

Required Skills & Competencies:

- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency (data modeling, scenario analysis, presentations).

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Understanding of public administration, government functioning, and policy processes.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Professional maturity and confidence in interacting with senior government stakeholders.

- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, unstructured environment.

Experience & Qualification:

- Experience: 8+ years of total experience, preferably in consulting, program management, or public sector projects.

- Education: MBA / MPP / MPA / MA (Economics / Public Policy / Development Studies) / B.Tech preferred.

Preferred Backgrounds:

- PMU (Program Management Unit) consultants in central/state government projects.

- Ex-consultants from EY, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, BCG, or McKinseys Government or Public Sector Advisory practices.

- Professionals from NITI Aayog, planning departments, or development organizations (UNDP, World Bank, TATA Trusts, Samagra, Dalberg, Swaniti, etc.).

- Fellows from government-linked programs (CM Fellowship, LAMP Fellowship, SBI YFI, etc.).

Engagement Details:

- Type: Contractual / Consultant

- Duration: 1 year (extendable based on project continuation)

- Location: Onsite with the government department (State / Central)

- Reporting To: Project Lead / Department Head (IAS-level)