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).
