Project Manager [AI Cohorts - Capacity Building]

Job Information

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• Date Opened 09/29/2026
• Job Type Permanent
• Industry Research \& Development
• Work Experience 5 years +
• Salary ₹12.3L - ₹16.3 LPA
• City New Delhi
• State/Province Delhi
• Country India
• Zip/Postal Code 110019

Job Description

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About CivicDataLab

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We work at the intersection of data, technology, design and social science to strengthen the data-for-public-good ecosystem and citizen participation in governance. CivicDataLab (CDL) harnesses the potential of open knowledge movements to strengthen the data-for-public-good ecosystem and enable citizens to engage in matters of public reform. We work closely with governments, non-profits, think-tanks, media houses and universities to enhance their data and technology capacity to better data-driven decision-making at scale.

Our current areas of expertise include digital public goods \& infrastructure (DPGs \& DPI), climate action, public finance, urban development, open contracting and law \& justice. We have co-created digital public goods like open data platforms, data exchanges, AI models and citizen-led apps for improving participatory data-driven governance in India and other countries.

What are we looking for

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We seek a dynamic professional with 3-5 years of experience to lead our data and AI-driven projects for the public good. This role involves working closely with civil societies and non-profits, government partners (senior bureaucrats, ministries and various departments), industry experts and multilateral institutions, as well as managing a multidisciplinary internal team of technologists, data strategists, domain experts, designers and researchers, to ensure high-quality execution of impact-driven projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience navigating public sector environments, a strong understanding of data and technology systems, and a keen ability to translate strategic goals into executable project plans.

In this role, you will be giving 25% of your time towards exploring new project opportunities and supporting scaling or expansion of initiatives, 65% towards managing and implementing ongoing projects, and the remaining 10% on broader organisational responsibilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

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Programme Planning and Management

• Plan and manage capacity-building cohorts from outreach and onboarding through delivery, evaluation and handover.
• Maintain work plans, schedules, budgets, project trackers, risk logs and clear ownership of tasks across multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate internal teams, facilitators and external partners to keep activities and deliverables on schedule.
• Anticipate recruitment, engagement and delivery risks, and develop practical backup plans.

Partnerships and Participant Engagement

• Build relationships with nonprofits, funders and ecosystem organisations to support outreach and recruitment.
• Manage applications, selection, onboarding and regular communication with participating organisations.
• Serve as the primary operational contact for participants, responding to queries and connecting them with the right technical or learning support.
• Monitor participation, follow up where engagement drops and help create opportunities for peer learning.

Delivery and Quality Management

• Organise virtual sessions, in-person workshops and mentoring activities, including logistics, materials, access and facilitator schedules.
• Coordinate with the curriculum lead and subject experts to ensure sessions and learning materials are ready on time.
• Support baseline assessments, feedback collection and end-line evaluation. Maintain accurate attendance and engagement records.
• Prepare progress updates, meeting notes and documentation required for reporting and future reuse of the programme.

Field Engagement and Travel

• Coordinate with participating organisations and local partners during workshops and field activities.
• Travel for programme activities when required outside of Delhi if need be.

What is Required

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience managing cohorts, training programmes, partnerships or multi-stakeholder initiatives, preferably in the nonprofit or social impact sector.
• Strong understanding of digital products, data and AI tools, including familiarity with relevant vocabulary, use of AI tools, product development cycles, APIs, data visualisation trends, and commonly used tools.
• Understanding of data governance, open data, data privacy, civic technology, and public policy.
• Strong planning, coordination, documentation and problem-solving skills, with experience managing several activities at once.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with partners, participants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Hands-on familiarity with tools like G Suite, Slack, spreadsheets, shared documents, forms, virtual meeting tools and project management platforms to track delivery and report progress.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder initiatives with a focus on impact and delivery.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, with experience handling on-ground complexities and government interactions

How we work

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CivicDataLab is based out of Delhi and has the presence of project teams located in Assam, Odisha, and Himachal Pradesh. We follow a hybrid model where our bandhus work out of the office for a minimum of 12 days per month (i.e) 3 days a week. We use open-source tools and agile methodologies in organising our work.

Benefits

Perks of Working with Us

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Wellness Allowance

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At CivicDataLab, we always emphasise the wellness of our bandhus. This includes any Expenditure done for the pur