About the role

We are working to help transform the lives of children from underprivileged backgrounds, by giving them access to better education. One of the ways we work towards this is by improving the infrastructure in government and low-income schools, to provide a better learning environment for the children.

The Manager (Ignite+) will be responsible for managing, coaching, and developing the team of associates to ensure efficient and smooth functioning of all Infrastructure projects. The manager will have overall strategic and operational responsibilities for the projects.

Hiring for this role is progressing slowly — timelines may be longer than usual.

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Build processes, structures, systems to support the managing and tracking of complete project lifecycle
Plan, create, train, and manage the team to execute Infrastructure projects at scale
Effectively manage projects using project management tools and ensure timelines of the project are met
Improve project efficiency by delivering good quality projects in cost effective manner
Consistently ensure project reporting is done at regular intervals to donors and internal management
Visit and monitor projects and maintain good working relationship with School management, Government departments, contractors, and vendors

Preferred Education Qualification / Experience:

B.E. or M.E. Civil Engineering or Construction Management or any related - essential
Work experience Civil and Infrastructure projects – at least 5 Years
Experience in any Project Management tools – essential
Should be able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Prior experience in the non-profit sector would be an advantage
Prior people management experience in projects is essential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Good interpersonal and communication skills – English and Tamil (Hindi – Optional)
Good computer skills – MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint – Essential
Goal oriented professional with excellent team management skills
Problem solving and critical thinking skills are required
Willingness to travel locally (frequently) and nationally (on need basis)
Having a two-wheeler - desirable

Other Information:

Reporting to: Director – Operations and HR
Designation : Manager to Senior Manager based on the candidate
Expected Age: Below 37
Scope: Willing to work flexible hours
Remuneration: Based on the candidate’s profile
Expected Joining Date: Immediate

Manager to Senior Manager - Infrastructure

About the role

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