3. The Role: Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager who can handle complex, research-driven projects with structure, clarity and ownership. It is for someone who:

• Thinks structurally

• Is critical, analytical and intuitive

• Values intellectual rigour

• Balances empathy with accountability

• Can lead insight to organised execution

You will manage 1–3 complex projects at a time, working closely with the Founder.

 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is process-driven in their approach to work and is reflexive in project management, instead of being focussed on mere project delivery. You may come from development consulting, design, strategic foresight/management or social impact — but you must demonstrate:

• 8–12 years of meaningful experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects

• Strong qualitative research exposure (urban/climate/WASH/just transition preferred)

• Ability to synthesise complexity into structured outputs

• Confidence managing clients with professionalism and clarity

• Strong proposal and strategic writing capability

• Entrepreneurial ownership mindset

• If you have experience applying systems thinking, behavioural science, neuroarchitecture or futures foresight, it is an advantage!

If your experience is primarily donor reporting and compliance management, this role will not be aligned.

We are seeking someone who sees project management as stewardship of quality,  not paperwork.

What will you do?

• Manage team outputs, timelines, budgets and stakeholder coordination across research-led projects

• Travel as needed across India and abroad — at least one travel per quarter can be expected.

• Lead research design, workshop facilitation and field work

• Inspire and guide a team of two to three.

• Guide synthesis discussions and ensure quality and rigour in outputs

• Co-develop high-quality reports and presentations

• Build and sustain thoughtful client relationships

• Contribute to proposals and growth of the practice

• Intentionally invest in your own learning and growth

You will report to the Founder and work collaboratively in shaping how projects are executed at a high standard.

You will thrive here if:

• You enjoy working in a small, creative environment

• You enjoy working collaborative with diverse stakeholders

• You are proactive and entrepreneurial in trying new ways of project delivery

• You value quality over speedy delivery

• You are comfortable with complexities in project and in data

• You want to deepen exposure to behavioural science, systems thinking and foresight

• You want to support in nurturing an impactful institution, not just execute tasks

 

Remuneration: Can be discussed at the time of interview