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Program Manager

  • Company

    Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology - India

  • Location

    Greater Delhi Area

  • Employment Type

    Full-Time

  • Functional Category

    Programme Management & Implementation

  • Experience

    4 - 6 years

  • Date Posted

    23-Feb-2026

About Foundation for Advancing Science and Technology - India

FAST-India is a non-profit institution of excellence dedicated to build capacity and advancing policy solutions that foster scientific enquiry and research, and facilitate the creation, and dissemination and translation of new scientific knowledge in India. The Foundation will have five key verticals: Policy and Research, Government, Institutions, Industry, and Science Communication (flagship event, www.indiasciencefest.org). The registered name of the organisation is Center for Development and Promotion of Science (CDPS).

Overview of the Role

We are looking to hire an exceptional Program Manager to join the Government Programs team in the Policy vertical at FAST-India. The selected candidate will contribute to an exciting time of organisational growth and development even as they are involved in a transformative time for the S&T sector in the country. As Program Manager, Policy – Government Programs, you will provide policy and research expertise, engage with government stakeholders, and assist in executing FAST-Indias strategy to liberalise the S&T ecosystem. You will anchor FASTs engagements with leaders in the S&T space, particularly in the government. FAST-India has signed MoUs and executed engagements with important government and public stakeholders in the India's S&T ecosystem, including the Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Capacity Building Commission, Department of Science and Technology, ANRF, and many leading academic institutions in the country. This is a high-energy, entrepreneurial role, and a great opportunity for those who enjoy working in a start-up environment and care deeply about the impact sector.

Job Description

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking
• Ability to convert vision into actionable frameworks
• Comfort in working at the interface of government, industry, and academia
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative mindset

Required & Preferred Qualifications

Skill

• Strong conceptual and analytical thinking
• Ability to convert vision into actionable frameworks
• Comfort in working at the interface of government, industry, and academia
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Proactive, self-driven, and collaborative mindset

Education

Masters degree or equivalent in Economics, Law, Public Policy, Political Science, Management, or related fields.

Experience

• 4–6 years of experience in policy research, programme design, or government consulting (experience with central/state government or multilateral agencies preferred). • Strong track record of working on cross-sectoral or innovation-focused initiatives. • Excellent skills in research, policy writing, and data analysis. • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.