Senior Manager Urban Reforms and Infrastructure
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Senior Manager with a proven track record in leading public sector advisory, governance reform, and institutional strengthening initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in government systems, municipal public finance, IT enablement, and policy advocacy, along with the strategic acumen to pitch innovative solutions and scale our project portfolio across India.
This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of governance, transformation, and sustainable development, engaging directly with senior government stakeholders, multilateral agencies, and internal teams to design, implement, and manage impactful projects.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership Business Growth (40%)
Lead and grow a portfolio of public sector reforms and governance projects across various geographies in India.
Map opportunities and assess emerging sectoral trends; identify and pitch strategic business solutions to clients at the right time.
Embed public sector reform principles in project designensuring alignment with institutional priorities, scalability, and sustainability.
Actively lead or contribute to proposal development, including writing of technical approaches, project plans, and budgets.
Engage in client acquisition efforts, participate in pre-bid meetings, and represent the organization at forums and stakeholder dialogues.
2. Project Management Delivery (25%)
Oversee end-to-end project managementensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget while maintaining high-quality standards.
Provide leadership to multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and output delivery aligned with objectives.
Monitor project performance, risks, and challenges; develop mitigation plans and ensure continuous learning and adaptation.
3. Policy, Research Technical Advisory (10%)
Conduct rigorous research and analysis on governance systems, socio-economic indicators, digital governance, and urban development trends.
Co-develop policy recommendations and reform roadmaps with government counterparts for long-term institutional impact.
Support development of innovative tools, frameworks, and IT-enabled governance solutions.
4. Stakeholder Client Engagement (15%)
Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior government officials, donor representatives, industry experts, and community leaders.
Facilitate co-creation workshops, consultations, and capacity-building sessions with diverse stakeholders.
Act as the key point of contact for clients and partners, ensuring responsive communication and proactive issue resolution.
5. Reporting Documentation (10%)
Prepare high-quality reports, knowledge products, and presentations for internal and external dissemination.
Contribute to thought leadership through publications, blog posts, and speaking engagements.
Qualifications:
Masters degree in Public Policy, Economics, Planning, Development Studies, Management, or a related field.
Experience Requirements:
8 to 12 years of experience working in or with public sector institutions, consulting firms, think tanks, or multilateral organizations.
Strong understanding of public sector operations, institutional development, PPP models, urban reforms, and digital governance.
Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale development projects, writing successful proposals, and engaging with senior government stakeholders.
Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to drive outcomes in complex and dynamic environment.
Willingness to travel and work across diverse geographies