We are supporting a partner organization in hiring a Director of Programs who will lead the execution of the organization's external engagements with private sector partners and implementation stakeholders. This is a senior leadership role responsible for translating partnerships into well-designed and effectively delivered programs. The Director of Programs will oversee what happens after a partnership is established—ensuring projects are scoped correctly, delivered effectively, and generate meaningful outcomes for both end beneficiaries and partner organizations. The role requires robust program leadership, operational judgment, stakeholder management, and the ability to work across research, design, and implementation teams. The Director will manage Program Managers while also providing hands-on leadership on critical engagements and strengthening systems that ensure consistent delivery quality across the portfolio. Key Responsibilities Program Design & Scoping Lead development of program scopes, workplans, timelines,



and resourcing plans Translate partnership objectives into clear implementation strategies Assess feasibility, risks, and operational assumptions before project launch Program Delivery & Portfolio Oversight Oversee a portfolio of programs delivered with corporate partners, funders, and implementation stakeholders Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget Monitor milestones, risks, partner satisfaction, and delivery quality Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate across partnerships, research, design, and field teams Translate research and design outputs into actionable implementation plans Strengthen systems for project tracking, documentation, and learning External Stakeholder Management Manage senior relationships with corporate partners, funders, and implementation stakeholders Align expectations on scope, outcomes, and delivery progress Lead discussions on progress, challenges, and course corrections Team Leadership

📌 Director of Programs (New Delhi)
🏢 Arthan
📍 New Delhi