Ground Zero

Assistant Manager – Youth Program

Ground Zero  •  Bengaluru, IN (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Role: Assistant Manager – Youth Program, Bangalore
Experience: 4-6 years
Salary: Up to 11 LPA
Note: Preference for female candidates for this role.
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About the role:
We are seeking a high-energy, experienced professional to join us as Assistant Manager – Youth Program. In this role, you will not only oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of our core youth initiatives but also play a pivotal role in donor engagement and CSR partner management. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with both organizational strategic goals and corporate donor expectations.

Key Responsibilities (Project Execution & Strategy):

  • Project Management & Delivery:
    • Oversee the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects within the Youth Program portfolio.
    • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management.
    • Develop and track comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.
  • Team & Stakeholder Management:
    • Lead and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
    • Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders (e.g., government, corporate sponsors).
    • Manage partner expectations and facilitate effective collaboration to drive project success.
  • Budget & Risk Control:
    • Monitor and control project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
    • Identify potential risks and challenges, developing proactive mitigation strategies.
  • Reporting & Quality Assurance:
    • Provide regular, high-quality project status reports to stakeholders and leadership.
    • Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and organizational goals.
  • CSR & Donor Management
    • Relationship Management: Serve as a key point of contact for corporate CSR partners and institutional donors, ensuring high levels of satisfaction, trust, and retention.
    • Compliance & Reporting: Author and present high-quality, data-driven progress reports, impact assessment documents, and financial utilization certificates (UCs) tailored to CSR compliance mandates.
    • Grant & Proposal Support: Assist senior leadership in drafting compelling proposals, pitch decks, and grant applications to secure renewed or new funding for youth programs.
    • Donor Visits: Organize and facilitate field visits, audits, and engagement activities for CSR committee members and corporate volunteers.
  • Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Experience: 4–6 years of progressive experience in project management. A minimum of 2 years of direct experience handling CSR relations, donor management, or corporate fundraising within the social sector is highly preferred.
  • Sector Knowledge: Proven track record in the Education, Technology, Skilling, or Youth Development sectors.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., MSW, Development Studies, Business Administration, Project Management, Education).
  • Technical Proficiency:
    • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
    • Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, MS Project, Slack).
    • Excellent command over MS Office (Excel and PowerPoint are critical for donor reporting and presentations).
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation and relationship-building abilities; comfort working with high-level corporate executives and CSR heads.

Selection Process

  • Round 1: HR Screening
  • Round 2: Team Round
  • Round 3: Final Round


Hiring Note Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on June 9, 2026 on Ground Zero


For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557

Ground Zero

About Ground Zero

Ground Zero is a next-generation talent and advisory firm dedicated to powering the social impact ecosystem.

We partner with nonprofits, foundations, and mission-driven institutions to build strong leadership pipelines, resilient hiring systems, and future-ready people practices.

At Ground Zero, we go beyond recruitment- we help organizations reimagine talent. By blending deep sector knowledge with data-driven insights and technology, we enable nonprofits to attract, grow, and retain exceptional leaders.

We work as long-term talent partners to our nonprofit clients, helping them design inclusive talent strategies, strengthen organizational culture, and adapt to the evolving world of work. Our team brings together expertise across philanthropy, development, and human capital- ensuring every match we make contributes to both individual purpose and institutional impact.

Our mission is simple yet bold: to strengthen the talent backbone of India’s social sector- because solving the world’s toughest problems begins with the right people.

Read More about us: https://groundzero.community

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Dehradun, IN
Year Founded
2023
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