Job Description - Program Manager – Karnataka
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Engagement: Full time
Experience: 5–7 years
Reporting To: State Lead – Karnataka

About the Role
STEP Foundation is seeking a driven, execution-oriented Program Manager to support its work in Karnataka. The Program Manager will work closely with the State Lead to support engagement with the Government of Karnataka, Invest Karnataka, Karnataka Udyog Mitra, relevant government departments, industry bodies, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
The role will be responsible for translating the State Lead's strategic priorities and stakeholder engagements into effective day-to-day execution. This will include coordinating with government and industry stakeholders, driving follow-ups, tracking programme activities, supporting meetings and consultations, preparing programme materials, and ensuring timely execution of agreed actions.




The Program Manager will play an important role in strengthening the Foundation's engagement with the government ecosystem and ensuring that relationships and opportunities developed by the State Lead translate into tangible programme outcomes.
The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of professional experience, with meaningful exposure to government, public institutions, development organisations, consulting, public policy, skills, employment, or related programmes. They should have a good understanding of how government systems function and be comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and institutions.
This is a hands-on role for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of execution. The candidate should be able to work independently on day-to-day responsibilities while closely aligning with the State Lead on priorities, stakeholder engagement and programme direction.

Key Responsibilities
1. Government Stakeholder Coordination
Support the State Lead in managing relationships with government departments, agencies, boards and institution

📌 Program Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 The STEP Foundation
📍 Bengaluru