Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Team: Leads a team of Program Leads and Program Associates across the RI&S; vertical
Type of Employment: Contract: 6 months (with possibility of extension)

About STEP Foundation
STEP Foundation (Skilling, Training & Employability for Prosperity) is a systems-level think tank and implementation body working to ensure every young Indian is employable by 2047. STEP works at the intersection of policy, institutions, and evidence — partnering with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), NITI Aayog, NCVET, state governments and industry to build the evidence base, strengthen core institutions, and scale high-impact programmes across India's skilling ecosystem.

Job Overview
Within STEP Foundation, the UP Skill Connect Cell has been conceptualized to bridge the gap between industry demand and workforce supply in the state. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in setting up and operationalizing the Cell within Invest UP, working closely with government departments, industry stakeholders, and training institutions.




The Program Manager will manage research, industry consultations, and data analysis to generate actionable insights on talent supply and demand. Additionally, they will coordinate with ecosystem partners to strengthen workforce planning, and prepare outputs for decision-makers at various forums.

Role and Responsibilities
• Talent Mapping and Data Analysis

1. Collect and analyze data on workforce availability across ITIs, polytechnics, universities, and skilling institutions.
2. Map geographic distribution of talent across districts and industrial clusters. Segment and assess workforce by skill levels (unskilled, semi-skilled, skilled) and competencies (technical, digital, soft skills).
3. Prepare insights and reports on workforce supply for use by government and industry stakeholders.
• Industry Demand Assessment

1. Engage with existing and incoming industries to capture role-wise hiring requiremen

📌 Project Manager (Lucknow)
🏢 The STEP Foundation
📍 Lucknow