Position Summary (Role Purpose)

The Senior Manager shall lead the design and delivery of high impact Strategic Public Finance engagements including translating data and analysis into actionable insights, systems, and policy inputs for government partners. The role combines analytical, implementation, and stakeholder facing responsibilities, with significant ownership over complex, multi stakeholder projects.

The Senior

Manager drives end to end execution i.e. from data management and advanced analysis to developing frameworks, tools, and decision-support systems, and supporting their adoption within government systems. Working closely with senior government officials, line departments, and internal sectoral delivery and functional teams, the role ensures alignment, quality, and impact of outputs. The ideal candidate shall be a systems thinker with a strong orientation towards 'research to implementation', capable of navigating complexity and turning insights into scalable, real world solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

Data &

• Insights

- The SM shall be responsible for the access, management, and governance of administrative, primary, and secondary data from government systems, ensuring adherence to data quality and security protocols.
- Designs and conducts advanced quantitative analyses (including budgetary, sectoral, and forensic analyses) to generate actionable insights that improve targeting, efficiency, and financial outcomes.
- Translates complex datasets into clear, decision ready insights through dashboards, reports, and analytical outputs that inform policy and program decisions.

Research &

• Analysis

- Conducts in depth research and situational analyses across public finance and economic sectors, integrating global best practices into project design.
- Designs and implements rigorous evaluation approaches to test policy interventions and generate evidence for scale.
- Synthesises findings into policy relevant insights that inform government strategy and strengthen public financial management systems.

Solution Design &

• Technical Work

- Designs frameworks, tools, and decision support systems to address systemic bottlenecks in budgeting and fund flows.
- Develops scalable,



implementation ready solutions by combining analytical insights with an understanding of government processes and constraints.
- Supports piloting and institutionalisation of solutions within government systems to drive sustained impact.

Project &

• Delivery Management

- Leads end to end project execution: from conceptualisation and work planning to resource allocation, implementation, and monitoring, ensuring alignment with SPF objectives.
- Manages team workflows, reviews outputs for quality and rigour, and provides technical guidance to ensure timely and high quality delivery.
- Oversees project resourcing and coordination to maximise efficiency, outcomes, and cross project learning.

Stakeholder &

• Knowledge Management

- Engages with senior government officials, line departments, donors, and internal teams to co-create solutions, drive adoption, and build long term partnerships.
- Leads development of proposals, presentations, and communication materials to influence decision-making and expand SPF engagements.
- Builds and strengthens knowledge systems by developing policy notes, reports, and frameworks, and by driving internal knowledge sharing and external partnerships.

Education &

• Experience:

Required degree domain(s): Postgraduate degree (Master's/PhD or equivalent) in Economics, Public Policy, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Finance, or related quantitative/social science disciplines.

Experience range: minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience with increasing responsibility in analytical, policy, or program delivery roles.

Type of experience valued: Strong experience in public finance, data analytics, and/or public policy, with demonstrated work in systems reform, budget analysis, financial management, or evidence based program design and evaluation.



Experience in managing complex projects and leading teams is essential.

Prior experience working with government systems, especially at the state level, and in multi-stakeholder environments involving government, donors, and research/implementation partners, familiarity with budgeting processes, fund flow systems, and decision support/analytics is highly desirable.

Required Competencies (Core Differentiator Section)

Domain Competencies

- Understanding of public finance, including budgeting processes, fund flows, and revenue/ expenditure management.
- Familiarity with policy and governance structures, especially within state government systems.
- Technical expertise in financial analytics, and evidence - based policy design.

Functional Competencies
- Research and analytical ability, with experience translating complex data into actionable insights.
- Data literacy, including working with large administrative datasets and using tools such as R, Python, or STATA.
- Solid problem - solving and solution design skills, with the ability to develop frameworks, tools, and decision-support systems.
- Effective communication and documentation skills for creating policy notes, reports, and stakeholder presentations.
- Proven ability to manage and execute complex projects end to end, ensuring quality and timeliness.

Behavioural Competencies
- High ownership and accountability in managing projects and delivering outcomes.
- Strong learning agility, with the ability to adapt to new domains and integrate global best practices.
- Collaborative approach to working with cross functional teams and diverse stakeholders.
- Sensitivity to stakeholder needs, particularly within government systems.
- Comfort with ambiguity and ability to navigate evolving priorities in reform-oriented environments.

Role Logistics The role is based out of Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Proficiency in English and working knowledge of Marathi is essential to effectively engage with government stakeholders. The role involves travel within and to other states, depending on project needs, including regular interactions with line departments and periodic field visits.

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🏢 Centre for Effective Governance of Indian States (CEGIS)
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