General Manager (Remote & Female only)
Role & responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the foundation.
- Plan, coordinate, and ensure the successful execution of all programs and projects.
- Supervise and manage a team of 20+ employees, interns, and volunteers.
- Develop work plans, assign responsibilities, and monitor team performance.
- Conduct regular staff meetings, performance reviews, and provide coaching and guidance.
- Monitor employee attendance, leave records, and coordinate monthly payroll with the accounts team.
- Ensure timely implementation of organizational policies, SOPs, and operational processes.
- Track project progress, budgets, timelines, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Coordinate with the Managing Trustee to translate organizational goals into actionable plans.
- Prepare operational, project, and performance reports for senior management and trustees.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, donor, and organizational requirements.
- Coordinate with government departments, CSR partners, donors, and external stakeholders as required.
- Identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions to improve efficiency.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Manage office administration, resource allocation, procurement, and vendor coordination.
- Represent the foundation in meetings, events, and official engagements when required.
- Ensure confidentiality, accountability, and adherence to the foundations mission and values.
Preferred candidate profile
- MBA in Operations, Human Resources, Project Management, or General Management (Mandatory).
- 3–5 years of experience in operations, program management, or organizational leadership.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing teams of 10 or more employees.
- Experience in NGOs, CSR projects, education, healthcare, rural development, or the social sector is preferred.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and project management tools.
- Experience in payroll coordination, attendance management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ability to work under pressure, solve problems proactively, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Willingness to travel across India as required for program implementation and monitoring.
- High integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to social impact.
