Program Manager

Inspire Institute of Sport is looking for a Program Manger to anchor all JSW & IIS grassroots sports programs across India to join their team in Mumbai.

Key Responsibilities include:

Program Management

• Manage a portfolio of all JSW & IIS grassroots sports programs across India.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for each programme.

• Coordinate with implementing partners (NGOs, sports entities, academies, and coaches) who will execute the majority of programs.

• Directly oversee and execute programs implemented by IIS directly, including project personnel management and operational execution.

Partner & Stakeholder Management

• Identify, onboard, and manage implementing partners; conduct due diligence and maintain partner performance standards.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for a wide network of grassroots sports stakeholders including community organizations, government departments, JSW site teams, and sports bodies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with JSW plant location teams (Business & CSR teams) and JSW Foundation leadership.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manage programme budgets; process grant disbursements and bulk payments to implementing partners.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all expenditures are tracked against approved budgets.

• Prepare periodic financial and progress reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Support annual budgeting and programme planning cycles.

Reporting & Documentation

• Produce high-quality qualitative and quantitative programme reports.

• Maintain a centralised documentation system covering all programme data, partner agreements, and monitoring records.

• Contribute to IIS's broader impact/CSR reporting obligations to JSW Foundation.

Technical Integration

• Identify opportunities to deploy IIS's technical sports methodology and expertise to strengthen programme design and athlete outcomes.

• Liaise with IIS's sports science, coaching, and performance teams to embed best practices into partner-led programs where applicable.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; postgraduate qualification in sports management, project management, social impact, or a related field preferred.

• 2 - 6 years of experience in programme management, CSR implementation, sports administration, or social sector project delivery.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities.

• Prior experience working with implementing partners, NGOs, or grassroots sports organizations is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with grassroots sports development ecosystems in India - particularly football, Kabaddi, Olympic Sports, or indigenous sports - will be an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder programs in parallel.

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management capabilities across diverse groups.

• Sound financial literacy - comfortable with budgets, financial reports, and grant management.

• Excellent written communication - able to draft clear, professional emails and narrative reports.

• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across India (approximately 60% of working time).

• Self-driven, proactive, and able to operate with a high degree of autonomy.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with project management tools is a plus.