Job Information

Industry

NGO

Salary

9LPA - 12 LPA

Date Opened

07/21/2026

Job Type

Full time

Work Experience

10 + Years of Experience

City

Bangalore North

State/Province

Karnataka

Country

India

Zip/Postal Code

560084

About Us

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Job Description

Senior Program Manager

Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research (IDRR)

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting to: The Senior Program Manager will report to the Executive Director –

Programmes on an interim basis. Following the appointment of the Director – Academics &

Skills, the role will transition to report directly to that position.

Travel Requirement

This position requires travel of approximately 40% of the work time across India, with a

primary focus on district and rural locations. The incumbent should be willing to undertake

regular field visits to APD centres, partner institutions, universities, hospitals, government

agencies and community programmes to support academic, research, partnership and

capacity-building initiatives.

About APD

About The Association of People with Disability (APD)

The Association of People with Disability (APD) is one of India's leading not-for-profit

organizations working towards creating an inclusive society where persons with disabilities

have equal opportunities to participate with dignity and independence. Established in 1959,

APD has over six decades of experience in delivering high-quality rehabilitation, inclusive

education, livelihood, healthcare, community-based rehabilitation, advocacy, research and

capacity-building programmes.

Operating across Karnataka and beyond, APD impacts thousands of individuals and families

every year through integrated disability services that span prevention, early intervention,

education, skilling, employment, rehabilitation, assistive technology, policy advocacy and

community inclusion. APD works closely with government agencies, educational institutions,

healthcare providers, corporate partners and development organisations to build

sustainable and scalable disability-inclusive solutions.

Driven by the values of dignity, equity, inclusion and excellence, APD continues to be a

pioneer in advancing disability rights while creating innovative models that influence

practice, policy and systems across India.

About the Institute of Disability,



Rehabilitation & Research (IDRR)

The Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research (IDRR) is APD's academic, research and

professional capacity-building arm dedicated to developing the next generation of

rehabilitation professionals and strengthening disability services across India.

IDRR delivers professional education, clinical training, research, and continuing education

programmes across multiple rehabilitation disciplines. The Institute collaborates with

universities, regulatory bodies, healthcare institutions, NGOs and government agencies to

advance evidence-based rehabilitation practice, interdisciplinary learning and innovation.

The Institute is committed to producing competent rehabilitation professionals while

fostering research, knowledge creation and community engagement that contribute to

improving the quality, accessibility and effectiveness of disability rehabilitation services.

Position Summary

The Senior Program Manager will provide strategic, academic and operational leadership for

the Institute of Disability, Rehabilitation & Research (IDRR). The role is responsible for

strengthening academic excellence, expanding institutional partnerships, ensuring

regulatory compliance, driving research initiatives and building a sustainable growth

strategy for the Institute.

Working closely with APD leadership, faculty, students, regulatory bodies and external

partners, the incumbent will lead the Institute's academic operations while promoting

innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration and continuous institutional improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

 Develop and implement the long-term strategic roadmap for IDRR aligned with APD's

vision and organisational priorities.

 Drive institutional growth through new academic programmes, strategic

partnerships and innovation.

 Lead organisational change initiatives that enhance academic quality, research and

institutional effectiveness.





Academic Leadership

 Ensure high standards in curriculum planning, delivery and continuous improvement.

 Oversee academic planning, student admissions, examinations and academic

governance.

 Strengthen faculty capability through mentoring, career development and

performance management.

 Foster a culture of excellence in teaching, learning and student engagement.

Research & Knowledge Development

 Promote interdisciplinary research and evidence-based practice.

 Build collaborations with universities, research institutions and healthcare

organisations.

 Encourage publications, research grants, conferences and academic dissemination.

 Develop institutional knowledge repositories and digital learning resources.

Programme & Operational Management

 Lead day-to-day academic and administrative operations of the Institute.

 Ensure effective utilisation of financial, human and infrastructure resources.

 Monitor institutional performance through defined KPIs and continuous

improvement mechanisms.

 Prepare annual plans, budgets, progress reports and institutional reviews.

Accreditation & Regulatory Compliance

 Ensure compliance with RCI, University and other applicable regulatory

requirements.

 Lead accreditation, inspections and quality assurance initiatives.

 Maintain institutional policies, academic records and governance documentation.

Partnerships & External Engagement

 Build strategic collaborations with universities, hospitals, NGOs, CSR partners and

government agencies.

 Represent APD and IDRR at national and international forums.

 Strengthen industry-academia linkages and professional networks.

Student Success

 Ensure a high-quality student learning experience.

 Oversee student welfare, hostel administration (where applicable) and academic

support systems.

 Promote student placements, internships and professional development

opportunities.

Team Leadership

 Lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary academic and administrative teams.

 Foster a collaborative, inclusive and high-performance culture aligned with APD's

values.

 Drive employee engagement, accountability and continuous learning.

📌 Senior Program Manager - IDRR (India)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 India