The City Data and Analytics Platform (CDAP) is a flagship initiative that enables governments to access, integrate, and use data for better decision-making, planning, and monitoring across urban departments and cities.

The State Program Manager (CDAP) will lead Janaagraha s engagement with state governments to build partnerships, enable adoption of CDAP, and promote a culture of data-driven decision-making.

This role is not primarily technical but strategic and relationship-focused, requiring the ability to navigate complex institutional settings, build consensus across government departments, and coordinate with Janaagraha s internal data, research, and technology teams to ensure successful implementation.

The position is ideal for someone who combines solid government engagement skills, program management experience, and an understanding of how data systems can improve urban governance. This position reports to the Director Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (RMEL).

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

State Government Engagement and Relationship Management




- Lead engagement with state and city-level departments and stakeholders such as Urban Development, Housing, Finance, and other govt. entities related to Infrastructure and Services in cities, to onboard them onto CDAP.
- Build and sustain strategic relationships with senior officials, technical teams, and knowledge partners within the state ecosystem.
- Communicate the value proposition of CDAP through meetings, presentations, and demonstrations tailored to state priorities.
- Identify and cultivate champions within the government to institutionalise data-driven decision-making.

Program Management and Coordination
- Manage end-to-end planning and execution of CDAP implementation across partner states, including timelines, deliverables, and reporting.
- Coordinate internally with Janaagraha s data science, technology, and policy teams to ensure alignment between technical work and state needs.
- Support creati

📌 State Program Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy
📍 Bengaluru