Iftekhar Hussain

Results-driven Senior Project Manager with 12+ years of experience designing and delivering large-scale government partnership programs, donor-funded development initiatives, and multi-stakeholder engagement projects across India. Proven expertise in end-to-end project delivery, cross-functional team leadership, government relations, and sustainable community development. Track record of managing complex projects funded by Power Grid Corporation, ITC, NABARD, and other institutional partners.

Skilled in risk mitigation, quality assurance, stakeholder coordination, and program reporting. Bilingual communicator (Hindi and English) with strong capabilities in project tracking, MIS development, and compliance documentation.

Program Project Manager - Vishuddhya Innovations Private Limited - Raipur

(2025-12)

• Led RAMP Project (Chhattisgarh) as Program Project Manager, managing stakeholder coordination, awareness campaigns, and branding initiatives across multiple implementation zones.
• Monitored and tracked project milestones, reporting requirements, and KPIs to maintain program performance and stakeholder accountability.

Project Manager - Catseye Systems & Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

(2025-07)

• Directed cross-functional project teams through full project lifecycle, ensuring scope adherence, quality standards, and on-time delivery against established timelines.
• Supported senior leadership with project tracking, risk assessment, reporting frameworks, and issue escalation to mitigate delivery risks.

Project Delivery Manager - CRARS Impact Consulting Pvt. Ltd.

(2024-09)

• Managed concurrent multi-project portfolios, optimizing resource allocation and operational efficiency to meet organizational delivery targets.
• Identified and mitigated project risks through proactive monitoring, status reporting, and corrective action protocols, maintaining project governance standards.
• Enforced quality assurance frameworks and compliance requirements throughout project execution cycles, supporting organizational audit and governance objectives.

Project Coordinator / Community Engagement Specialist - Freelance NGO & Development Projects - Bihar & Jharkhand

(2013-01)

• Coordinated multi-sector community development projects and conducted field assessments to identify community needs and design evidence-based interventions.
• Secured and managed partnerships across government agencies, NGOs, CSR sponsors, and donor organizations (Power Grid Corporation, ITC, NABARD, AFC, RADEV) to fund and implement projects.
• Designed and executed community awareness campaigns and capacity-building programs, coordinating field teams to ensure timely delivery and sustainable community engagement.
• Prepared comprehensive project reports, management information systems (MIS), and compliance documentation to support donor accountability and organizational transparency.

District Incharge - Swadhaar FinAccess India

(2022-04 - 2023-03)

• Supervised district-level development program implementation, coordinating field teams and ensuring adherence to organizational policies, reporting requirements, and compliance protocols.
• Maintained accurate program documentation and activity tracking systems, supporting organizational reporting cycles and stakeholder accountability requirements.

Secretary - Akansha Social Welfare Trust - Dhanbad

(2017-03 - 2024-12)

• Led administrative operations and coordinated community welfare initiatives across organizational functions.
• Organized awareness programs, community events, and institutional engagement activities to strengthen organizational visibility and community participation.

Administrative Assistant - Nidan - Patna

(2010-08 - 2013-03)

• Supported project managers with administrative coordination, operational planning, and project documentation across program delivery cycles.
• Coordinated office administration, procurement activities, and logistics management; maintained compliance with organizational record-keeping and reporting standards.

Senior Team Leader & Trainer - Call 2 Connect

(2008-12 - 2010-05)

• Led and supervised a customer service team of 90+ professionals, establishing performance standards and accountability frameworks to drive service quality.
• Designed and delivered onboarding and skills development training programs, improving agent capability and retention across the team.
• Prepared daily management information system (MIS) reports tracking productivity, attendance, and quality metrics; escalated operational issues to drive continuous improvement.

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Ranchi University (2008)

Higher Secondary - I.Sc.

Matriculation - B.S.E.B.