Ground Zero

Senior Project Manager- Community Development & CSR Projects, Gurugram

Ground Zero  •  Gurugram, IN (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

Role: Senior Project Manager- Community Development & CSR Projects, Gurugram

Experience: 7+ years

Salary: 10-12 LPA

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Community Development & CSR Projects to lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of CSR initiatives and miscellaneous community development projects across areas such as education, school transformation, solar energy, water conservation, scholarships, and community welfare. The role involves stakeholder coordination, resource management, and ensuring timely and effective project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Planning and Execution: Manage the complete lifecycle of CSR and miscellaneous community development projects, from needs assessment and planning to implementation, monitoring, and closure.
  • Miscellaneous CSR Projects: Plan, coordinate, and oversee diverse projects based on community needs and organizational priorities, including solar initiatives, check dams, water ATMs, tree plantation, school transformation, education support, scholarships, and other community welfare initiatives.
  • Community Needs Assessment: Identify local needs, assess project feasibility, and develop implementation plans aligned with community priorities and the Foundation's objectives.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain relationships with local communities, NGOs, government departments, implementation agencies, vendors, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Field Implementation and Monitoring: Conduct field visits to monitor project execution, assess implementation quality, resolve on-ground challenges, and ensure adherence to agreed timelines.
  • Budget and Resource Management: Support project budgeting, resource allocation, expenditure tracking, and efficient utilization of funds and other resources.
  • Implementation Partner Coordination: Coordinate with vendors, contractors, NGOs, and implementation partners to ensure smooth execution and timely completion of projects.
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting: Monitor project milestones, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes; maintain documentation and prepare regular progress reports for internal review.
  • Impact Assessment: Evaluate project effectiveness and community-level outcomes, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to enhance impact and sustainability.
  • Compliance and Documentation: Maintain project records, approvals, bills, reports, and supporting documentation in accordance with organizational processes and CSR requirements.
  • Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with internal teams and leadership to provide project updates, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work, Rural Development, Development Studies, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in CSR, community development, rural development, or social-sector project management.
  • Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing projects from inception through completion.
  • Exposure to diverse CSR or community development initiatives, including education, rural infrastructure, water conservation, renewable energy, or community welfare projects, is desirable.
  • Strong stakeholder management, project coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, coordinate with field teams, and work with implementation partners.
  • Willingness to travel for field visits as required

Hiring Process:

Step 1: R1 Interview

Step 2: R2 Final- Interview

Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on October 23, 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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