About Us:

Good Business Lab is an independent, non-profit labor innovation company. We use rigorous academic research to prove that worker well-being programs have business impacts. We develop market-ready, scalable interventions that benefit both workers and businesses. Our goal is to disrupt the traditional notion of business and show that worker well-being can be a good business practice.

The founders of the lab are Ach Adhvaryu – Professor of Economics and Director of 21st Century India Center at the School of Global Policy and Strategy, UC San Diego (www.achadhvaryu.com), Anant Ahuja-head of Organization Development at Shahi Exports Pvt. Ltd., and Anant Nyshadham- Assistant Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan (www.anantnyshadham.com).

Role Summary:

The Program Manager – Climate Programs will lead and implement current and new programs focused on addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change within vulnerable communities. This role will involve planning, executing, and evaluating climate-resilient projects that empower communities, enhance livelihood opportunities, and mitigate climate risks. The Program Manager will work closely with local partners, stakeholders, and community groups to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions aligned with our GBL’s mission and vision. Alongside, the Program Manager will also work with GBL Leadership to develop the Climate program portfolio strategy for the organization. 

We are actively looking to host people from underrepresented and marginalized backgrounds. If comfortable, please share your social location in your application. This information will be limited to the hiring team (not more than four people) and will not have any detrimental impact on your candidature.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Program Design & Planning

• Develop and refine program objectives, strategies, and action plans to address socio-economic challenges linked to climate change.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and GBL leadership to align program objectives with GBL’s mission
• Conduct needs assessments and feasibility studies to tailor interventions to community needs in collaboration with design and research teams
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring optimal resource allocation

Project Implementation & Monitoring

• Oversee day-to-day program execution, coordinating field activities, resources, and timelines.
• Facilitate communication between field and central teams to ensure project alignment
• Develop program theory of change and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluation frameworks to assess program impact
• Regularly track project progress, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with organizational standards.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Steward relationships with funders, firm partners, and other private sector leaders and program stakeholders to effectively execute the project
• Represent the GBL in climate change and socio-economic development forums, enhancing visibility and advocacy.
• Work closely with GBL’s growth (partnerships and fundraising) team as required

Team Management & Capacity Building

• Manage a team of field staff and project associates, providing guidance and support to achieve program goals.
• Conduct regular team reviews, setting clear roles and responsibilities, and encouraging skill development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture that encourages innovation and feedback.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for donors, board members, and external partners, highlighting program impact and outcomes.
• Maintain thorough documentation of program activities, lessons learned, and best practices.
• Support fundraising initiatives by preparing proposals and grant applications aligned with program objectives.

Risk Management

• Identify potential risks affecting program success, including environmental, financial, and socio-political challenges.
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Continuously review and adjust project approaches to adapt to emerging challenges.

Strategy Development

• Organize strategy brainstorming sessions with cross-functional teams across GBL and leadership to collaboratively shape the organization’s climate portfolio strategy. This includes identifying high-priority areas, setting actionable goals, and implementing a plan to action the strategy in the upcoming year

Skills and Experience:

• 5-8 years of experience in program management, particularly within environmental, socio-economic, or development sectors, ideally in climate-related initiatives.
• Prior field experience working with communities or implementing climate resilience or socio-economic programs is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with diverse stakeholders, including private sector partners, government bodies, NGOs and community leaders.
• Experience developing and monitoring KPIs and evaluation frameworks to measure project impact and effectiveness.
• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary teams, guiding team members in achieving program goals, and encouraging professional growth.
• Skilled in compiling, documenting, and presenting project progress, with a record of preparing reports for high-level stakeholders.
• Experience supporting or leading grant applications, proposal writing, and funding acquisition is a plus.

Also, we know it’s tough, but please try to avoid the ​​confidence gap​.​​ You don’t have to match all the listed requirements exactly to be considered for this role.

What should you be comfortable with?

• A dynamic environment with competing priorities.
• Working within a global team with shared responsibilities.
• Independently coordinating with coworkers to accomplish goals.
• Being resourceful in new environments and scenarios.
• Problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Type of Engagement: 12-month contract extendable to full-time employment at the end of the contract period based on performance and organization requirements

Location – Delhi/Bangalore/Remote with availability to travel for project requirements

Remuneration – 15-20 LPA (slightly negotiable, based on experience)

Start Date – ASAP

Perks of working with us

There are plenty of benefits at GBL, here are some examples:

• Flexible leave policy: Time away from work can be extremely helpful for maintaining a healthy work/life balance. GBL encourages managers and leadership to set the example by taking time off when needed and ensuring their team members do the same. We don’t have a strict limit on paid leaves, only suggested ( extremely liberal) averages. 
• Flexible working hours: We recognize that a better work-life balance can improve employee motivation, performance, productivity, and reduce stress. The basis of our norms pertaining to this is a system of trust in each other and our common goals.
• GBL Care Systems: As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the wellbeing of our team members and creating a thriving work environment- because that gives us, together, the best chance at achieving our shared mission and sparking joy at work. We do this by partnering with organizations such The Mindclan, Therapize among others for workshops and other wellbeing-related initiatives. 
• Growth-oriented review policy: To foster collaboration, we have adopted regular reviews and check-ins among team members. We see a manager’s role beyond what is expected from them by conventional management thinkers. Apart from delivering high-quality work, managers are responsible for the holistic development of their team members. This can be achieved through practices inspired by coaching philosophy.
  
  

Additional benefits

• Wellbeing budget: This includes an individual budget for each team member that they can claim reimbursement for things such as therapy, any physical-health related activity and home office setup. Additionally, there’s a separate budget for Managers for care packages or any other team activities. There’s also a budget for our People Operations team to organize team-wide activities or provide mental health services in collaboration with organizations like Therapize and Mindclan.
• Informal virtual and in-person hangs and activities!

Recent projects and blog posts:

To acclimatize yourself with some of our work, you can read our blog posts on Medium, and also go through our LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

The process:

We are glad you’re interested in applying for this role! Here is an excerpt on the screening process overview which can take upto 6-8 weeks.

1. CV screening
2. First round of interview
3. Take-home assignment 
4. Presentation of Assignment if shortlisted + Final Interview

Depending on the candidate pool, we may add any additional interviews to make a well thought through decision.

Our commitment to diversity

GBL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer traditional monetary workplace benefits such as insurance and travel allowance. We are a young and growing company making us the ideal ground for team members to experiment, take on dynamic roles, and grow with us. We focus on happiness, output, and quality of work.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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