Chennai Hybrid - Sr Project Manager

* Senior Program Manager*

Chennai Only - Hybrid Position

(2 days per week in Nungambakkam office - other days can be remote)

Shooting Stars Foundation

(US and India Non Profit)

Application will be considered only if the following form is filled

(will take about 20 min) – We are looking to fill this position before Dec 15th - so fill the form ASAP

Please apply only if you are serious about pursuing this opportunity - Without the below response to the google form, none of the applications will be considered !

About SSF

Shooting Stars Foundation is a NGO focused on education with the belief that we can break the cycle of poverty through education one student at a time! We have powerful stories where the volunteers and community members work together to create opportunities and improve the quality of life of deserving students. We provide STEM Education and Sponsorship for the underprivileged and work towards leveling the playing field in the tech world ! To date we have sponsored 1500 scholars and provided Tech education to more than 50,000+ youth

Take a look at our LinkedIn, and the following website

This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is service minded and passionate about contributing to the community, at the same time creating a career out of it. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to switch from MNCs and impact the world!

Position Title : Senior Program Manager

Full Time Job: 8 hours a day with flexibility to be available for meetings between 7 PM to 10 PM IST, included in the 40 hour work week and some weekend hours maybe be needed for events

Location : Chennai

Mode : Hybrid (2 days a week in Nungambakkam office - other days can be remote)

Work Experience: 3-5 years experience in program management

Salary Range – Rs.45,000 - Rs.50,000 per month (Indian Rupees)

Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for coordination, implementation and maintenance of a range of projects and activities in support of the donor, scholars and CSR. This role may run multiple projects in support of SSF strategic goals, and be responsible for ad hoc special projects as requested. This position needs a team-oriented individual who will serve as liaison across multiple internal teams and works best in highly collaborative environments

What You’ll Do

Project Management: Coordinate the end-to-end project with internal collaborators (Leaders and Managers) within the internal systems.

Processes and Systems: Responsible for developing PM processes, based on the programs, and creating tracker and reporting dashboard

Data Recording and Analysis: Manage data for all projects in multiple databases and SFDC. Work with Program Manager and Program Officers to keep all pertinent information accurate and up-to-date for reporting and analysis.

Strategy support: Work on special team projects, strategic as well as operational, as needed, usually supporting the efficiency of processes. Identify areas for process improvement and make recommendations.

Monitoring & Reporting: Track project progress, risks, and dependencies and flag delays proactively. Prepare weekly/monthly project status reports and dashboards.

Plans and participates in cross-function and cross-program projects as appropriate, and assists the program team with the annual pipeline planning process.

Your Experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional, and hands-on experience supporting cross-functional teams with planning, coordination, monitoring and execution of complex projects. The ideal candidate has excellent process-orientation and attention to detail skills, with a proven ability to manage timelines, track progress against milestones, and ensure alignment with strategic goals. You are able to collaborate with the teams to achieve the goals and lead the team to succeed. You are adept at-risk management, structured problem solving, using process-oriented methodologies, and excel at partnering with internal and external stakeholders. You have strong interpersonal skills, an inquisitive and collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement in project execution, learning and team performance.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business, Management, Development Studies, or related field.

3–5 years of experience in project coordination, operations, or administrative support.

Strong preference - use of strong project management system to dashboard projects like Clickup / Monday.com etc

Strong preference - TEAM-oriented individual who has can in highly collaborative environment

PMP Certification is a plus but not mandatory

Experience and knowledge in scrum methodology strongly preferred

Excellent communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Proficiency in MS Office / Google Workspace (Excel/Sheets, Docs, Slides).

Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Ability to work independently and as part of an integrated, diverse team

Able to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in a fast-paced, challenging environment

Open to rapid change and able to learn new things quickly.

Demonstrates effectiveness influencing individuals and teams without explicit authority.

Recognizes complexity and assesses risks and alternatives in light of competing requirements and incomplete knowledge.

Own a laptop or system at home with internet connection - Online work / Telephone work etc

Work 7 PM to 10 PM every day online (included in the the 40 hours per week with occasional weekend hours needed )

10% travel within India maybe required, and come in weekly once to local office as needed

Application will be considered only if the following form is filled

(will take about 20 min) – We are looking to fill this position before Dec 15th - so fill the form ASAP