Jitu Wagh

A competent and strategic Program Management Professional offering over 15 years of extensive experience in the Skill Development and NGO sectors. Proven expertise in project implementation, community mobilization, and stakeholder management across diverse regional environments. Adept at aligning program activities with organizational objectives, driving placement initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive livelihood generation.

Dedicated to operational excellence, budgeting precision, and fostering sustainable socio-economic development.

Program Manager - United Way Mumbai - Mumbai

(2023-11 - 2026-04)

• Oversee the strategic planning, quarterly implementation, and rigorous evaluation of multi-faceted projects.
• Ensure strict adherence to process metrics, quality standards, and compliance mandates.
• Spearhead recruitment, training, and holistic mentoring programs for high-performing regional center teams.
• Drive robust performance management frameworks, establishing strategies for attrition reduction and enhanced employee satisfaction.
• Direct financial management efforts, efficiently allocating budgets to align resources with core program priorities.

Assistant General Manager - Lok Bharti Education Society - West Zone

(2022-11 - 2023-10)

• Managed West Zone CSR and NSDC projects across Maharashtra and Gujarat for clients including Mahindra & Mahindra, TATA Power, Thermax, Yes Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and Cognizant.
• Consistently exceeded placement targets, achieving an average of 80-85% and a peak 92% placement rate for the Cognizant project.
• Coordinated end-to-end mobilization, training, and placement activities in alignment with vendor and team capabilities.
• Administered monthly budget formulation, tranche payment coordination, and real-time invoice clearances.

Project Manager - American India Foundation - Pune

(2021-10 - 2022-10)

• Led the execution and monitoring of MAST candidate training programs, strictly adhering to project budgets and technological integrations.
• Designed community outreach strategies resulting in optimal youth enrollment and ensured elevated training quality aligned with NSDC-QP standards.
• Cultivated robust employer partnerships to maximize employment and self-employment avenues, facilitating multiple successful job fairs.

Cluster Manager (B2B) & Center Manager (PMKK) - Quess Corp - Mumbai & Thane

(2019-05 - 2021-10)

• Guided multi-center teams in creating dynamic mobilization plans and achieving critical B2B program objectives.
• Held sole accountability for the Thane center's P&L and target completions mandated by MSSDS and the Central Government.
• Hosted critical site visits from State/Central Government officials and internal assessors, while empowering candidates through industry exposure.

Centre Manager - Edubridge Learning Pvt Ltd - Navi Mumbai

(2018-01 - 2019-09)

• Owned full P&L responsibilities, making strategic center-level decisions covering finance, HR, and resource allocation.
• Forged strategic tie-ups with regional schools and colleges to advance the Employ Bridge initiative.

Program Head - SAATH Livelihood Services - Maharashtra

(2015-03 - 2018-01)

• Directed PMKVY and vocational training implementations across the entire state.
• Negotiated non-fund and fund-based facilities with donor agencies, overseeing comprehensive grant and financial management.
• Led extensive field surveys and managed fiscal operations including budget authorizations and team capacity building.

Early Career / Managerial Roles - Multiple Organizations

(2004 - 2015)

• Program Manager at MASOOM (Jun 2014 - Feb 2015): Orchestrated the "Night School Transformation Programme" impacting 5 night schools.
• Area Manager at Kherwadi Social Welfare Assoc. (Jun 2012 - Jun 2014): Trained 1000 youth and 300 females, achieving an 80% placement record.
• Project Co-ordinator at Rural Development Centre (Jun 2011 - May 2012): Managed projects across Jalana, Parbani, Lathur, and Beed districts.
• Operations/Customer Service: Held key roles at Reliance Money (2008), Spectrum Corporate Services (2006-2008), and HDFC Bank (2004-2005).

Master of Social Work - Social Work - Karve Institute of Social Service (Pune University) (2011 - 2011)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - University of Mumbai (2005 - 2005)