The Senior Program Manager leads implementation of the Cluster Collective Program (CCP) across Ludhiana, Indore and Panipat. What is the CCP?
- The Cluster Collective Program (CCP) brings together industry, government, funders and implementing partners to strengthen textile recycling ecosystems in India, with an initial focus on Panipat, Ludhiana and Indore. It combines enterprise development, market access and finance with improvements in working conditions, worker well-being and gender inclusion. Through a shared agenda and coordinated interventions, CCP aims to build commercially viable and inclusive circular textile clusters, using practical learning to support replication, wider sector adoption and policy development. The role leads the textile cluster teams and drives effective implementation through partners to achieve agreed social, environmental and inclusion outcomes, including worker well-being. This market-facing role also works closely with the Cluster Director – Cotton on strategic direction, fundraising, business development and partnerships, connecting CCP with the wider Cotton Cluster portfolio.
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, development, business administration or a related field.
• 12–15 years of relevant professional experience, including program leadership, team management and accountability for results.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, partnership-building and communication skills, including the ability to work with senior institutional and industry partners.
• Understanding of cotton value chains, sustainability and market systems, with the ability to connect program activities with broader sectoral objectives.
• Experience in program planning,



financial oversight, evidence-based decision-making and monitoring of results.
• Familiarity with Panipat’s industrial and social context would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally as required. 1. Strategic Program Development and Implementation The Cluster Director – Cotton sets the overall strategy and priorities. The Senior Program Manager works with the Director and the program team to translate these into annual plans and leads their implementation. Guide technical work, encourage innovation and develop approaches that support replication and long-term sustainability. 2. Program Delivery, Accountability and Governance The Cluster Director – Cotton holds overall accountability for program results and is the budget holder. The Senior Program Manager leads implementation, manages the program budget day to day and monitors spending against the approved budget. The role oversees implementation quality, risk management and governance, and ensures compliance with financial and administrative requirements. Enable timely decisions, reporting and follow-through on agreed actions. Please note: The Senior Program Manager works closely with the Panipat Program Management Unit (PMU) to support delivery of the Collective Impact model, including its community, gender and inclusion work.



He/she then translates that to the other clusters as well. 3. Team Leadership and Capacity Building Lead, manage and mentor program teams, ensuring clear roles, coordination and accountability. Identify capacity gaps and support professional development. Promote an inclusive team workplace and effective collaboration with partners and other departments. 4. Fundraising, Business Development and Partnerships Support fundraising initiatives and develop collaborations, market partnerships and business opportunities for CCP and the wider Cotton Cluster. Assess market trends and identify opportunities for program growth and improved market access. Build and maintain relationships with private sector partners, funders and financiers. 5. Social Inclusion and Environmental Outcomes Integrate gender inclusion, worker well-being, safeguarding, workplace safety and environmental considerations into program planning, implementation and governance. Ensure identified concerns are appropriately addressed in collaboration with relevant partners. 6. Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Adaptation Oversee monitoring, data management, traceability and reporting systems, ensuring timely follow-up with implementing partners. Use evidence and learning to assess progress, adapt approaches and share insights that support program improvement and scale. 7. Sector Engagement and Representation Convene stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and advance shared program objectives. Representing IDH in relevant national and international networks and platforms. Engage government and industry associations on supportive policies, standards and sector practices.

📌 Senior Program Manager (India)
🏢 Stichting IDH
📍 India