Senior Associate/Manager - Program Management - Government & Public Sector Project

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)