Description 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.

Requirements

- Relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, development, business administration or a related field.
- 12–15 years of relevant qualified 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.

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