Company Description Gun for Glory Shooting Academy is a world-class training center dedicated to nurturing young shooting talent and developing future champions. Founded by acclaimed sport shooters Gagan Narang and Shri Pawan Singh, the academy offers scientifically designed, customized training programs based on detailed performance analysis.. A multidisciplinary team of international coaches and specialists supports athletes in areas such as technique, fitness, psychology, and equipment optimization. The academy has expanded pan-India and currently operates across 17 centers, offering strong growth opportunities for professionals passionate about sports development. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
• Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Sports Management, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
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Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in sports management, project management, sports operations, athlete development, or a related field.
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Skills:
Strong leadership, project planning, team management, budgeting, stakeholder coordination, reporting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Preferred

Experience:
Proven experience managing shooting as a sport projects, athlete development programs, academies, training camps, competitions, or large-scale sports initiatives.
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Requirements:
Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, take ownership of deliverables, and travel as required. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Project Planning & Execution: Lead the planning, implementation, monitoring, and successful execution of sports projects, athlete development programs, training camps, and related initiatives in accordance with approved objectives and timelines.
• Project Ownership & Delivery: Take end-to-end ownership of assigned projects, ensuring timely completion of deliverables, effective utilisation of resources, and achievement of organisational objectives.
• Athlete Selection & Assessment: Establish and oversee transparent athlete selection and assessment processes based on eligibility criteria, performance standards, sporting potential, and project requirements,



in coordination with the coaching and performance teams.
• Athlete & Parent Management: Maintain skilled communication with athletes and parents, address concerns and grievances, provide timely project updates, and ensure a positive and supportive athlete experience.
• Team Leadership & Management: Lead and supervise Assistant Project Managers, coordinators, support staff, and other assigned personnel. Allocate responsibilities, monitor performance, provide guidance, and ensure accountability for assigned tasks.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Coordinate with coaches, Head of Performance, Branch Coordinators, schools, sports associations, government bodies, sponsors, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project operations and effective collaboration.
• Budgeting & Financial Management: Prepare project budgets, forecast expenses, monitor expenditure against approved allocations, verify bills and reimbursements, maintain financial records, and ensure cost-effective utilisation of funds.
• Documentation & Due Diligence: Ensure accurate and timely maintenance of athlete records, selection results, attendance, performance reports, agreements, approvals, bills, and other project documentation. Verify athlete eligibility and supporting documents and ensure proper record management.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to organisational policies, project guidelines, safeguarding requirements, applicable regulations, and reporting procedures. Identify operational and financial risks and implement appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
• Training & Performance Monitoring: Work with coaches and the performance team to monitor training schedules, athlete progress, coaching activities, participation, and performance outcomes against defined development goals.
• Travel, Competition & Event Management:



Oversee planning and execution of travel, accommodation, logistics, competitions, tournaments, training camps, and other project-related events, ensuring timely arrangements and adherence to approved budgets.
• Resource & Operational Management: Ensure the availability and effective utilisation of sports facilities, equipment, manpower, transport, and other resources required for project implementation.
• Reporting & Management Reviews: Submit periodic project progress reports, budget utilisation statements, athlete development updates, risk reports, and operational reviews to management. Escalate critical issues and provide data-based recommendations.
• Problem Resolution & Decision-Making: Resolve operational challenges, coordination gaps, resource constraints, and athlete or parent concerns promptly. Exercise sound judgement and escalate matters requiring higher-level approval.
• Process Improvement & Project Development: Identify opportunities to improve project systems, operational efficiency, athlete experience, cost management, and the quality and reach of sports development initiatives.
• Revenue Generation & Sustainability: Identify opportunities for sponsorships, partnerships, grants, and other approved funding or revenue-generating initiatives that support project sustainability and organisational growth.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with HR, Finance, Administration, Communications, and the Performance Department to ensure timely recruitment, resource allocation, financial processing, reporting, and overall project support. REPORTING & ACCOUNTABILITY
• Reports To: Designated Senior Management / Project Director, as applicable.
• Location-Hyderabad/Delhi/Pune
• Supervises: Assistant Project Managers, Project Coordinators, project support staff, and other assigned personnel.
• Works Closely With: Head of Performance, coaches, Branch Coordinators, HR, Finance, Administration, and external stakeholders.
• Accountability: Overall ownership of project planning, execution, budget management, team performance, compliance, reporting, and achievement of approved project objectives.

📌 Program Manager (Pune)
🏢 Gun for Glory Shooting Academy
📍 Pune