Program Head | Development Sector

Company Description

Outline India is a data-centered research organization that focuses on creating social impact through authentic and reliable primary data. his is a full-time on-site role located in Gurugram for a Program Head in the Development Sector. The Program Head will be responsible for leading and managing the analytical team, overseeing research and development projects, and implementing effective project management strategies on a day-to-day basis

Role Description

• Ensure all projects have clear objectives, logical frameworks, and measurable outcomes
• Monitor program performance using M&E frameworks and adapt strategies based on learnings
• Coordinate with field teams to troubleshoot challenges and ensure contextual relevance
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture
• Contribute to proposal writing, donor reporting, and relationship management
• Experience with digital tools for field data collection & cleaning (e.g., KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, STATA)
• Experience working with grassroots organizations, government bodies, and international donors.
• Drive high-impact project delivery, strengthen stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of proposal development tools and donor platforms (e.g., USAID, BMGF, UNDP etc.)
• Strong understanding of the development sector – thematic areas can include education, health, gender, livelihoods, WASH, governance, etc.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership/program head role

Qualifications

• Analytical Skills and Research and Development (R&D) expertise
• Strong command over data analysis tools ( e.g. STATA etc.)
• Project Management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience in the development sector or social impact organizations is a plus
• Master's degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field