Associate - Project Management - Skill Operations

Job Description: Associate - Project Management - Skill Operations

About Primarch Skills

Primarch Skills Pvt. Ltd. is a purpose-driven organization committed to enabling sustainable livelihoods through large-scale skill development and income generation initiatives. We work closely with government bodies and public sector institutions to design and deliver outcome-oriented programs that empower marginalized and underserved communities across India. With a strong focus on inclusivity, employability, and entrepreneurship, Primarch Skills implements end-to-end solutions from community mobilization and training delivery to placement, self-employment, and post-training support. Our programs are aligned with national and state skill development missions, ensuring compliance, transparency, and measurable impact.

At Primarch Skills, we believe that skills are the foundation of economic dignity. By equipping beneficiaries with market-relevant competencies and livelihood opportunities, we strive to create long-term socio-economic transformation and contribute meaningfully to nation-building.

Position Details

Position Title: Associate - Project Management - Skill Operations

Number of Position: 02

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Reporting To: Project Manager / Senior Project Lead

Employment Type: Full-time, in-office

Experience Required: 3 Years

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies, Social Sciences, Management, Economics, Public Policy, Commerce, or related disciplines may apply for this position.

Master’s Degree (Preferred/Advantageous)

Candidates with a Master’s Degree in Development Studies, Management, Social Work, Public Policy, Economics, Human Resource Management, or related disciplines will be preferred.

Additional preference will be given to candidates possessing:

• Exposure to government-led skill development, livelihoods, or placement-linked programs.
• Experience in project coordination, field operations, MIS, or implementation support.
• Strong command over documentation, reporting, and process compliance.
• Proficiency in English, Marathi, and Hindi.
• Ability to work in dynamic, field-heavy, and deadline-driven environments.

Relevant Work Experience

Candidates with 3 years of progressive experience in project management, skill operations, programme coordination, implementation support, stakeholder management, or large-scale development projects are eligible to apply for this position.

Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in:

• Project planning and implementation.
• Ground-level coordination with field teams and training partners.
• Government and public sector stakeholder management.
• MIS creation, validation, and reporting.
• Documentation, compliance tracking, and review.
• Field monitoring and implementation audits.
• Training rollout, mobilisation, assessment, certification, and placement coordination.
• Working on skill development, livelihoods, education, or community-based programs.

Role Overview

The Associate - Project Management - Skill Operations will support the planning, coordination, execution, and monitoring of large-scale skill development and livelihood projects across Rajasthan and other geographies. The role requires strong project ownership, field coordination capability, detailed documentation discipline, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

The selected candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, training centres, internal teams, and field teams to ensure seamless delivery of project activities, timely reporting, and strict adherence to guidelines, targets, and quality standards across training and documentation.

Roles & Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

Support end-to-end planning and rollout of state-level and multi-district projects, translating approvals, scheme guidelines, and implementation requirements into executable workplans, milestone trackers, and operational calendars.

Day-to-Day Project Operations

Drive daily coordination across mobilisation, training, assessment, certification, placement, and post-training support activities to ensure smooth and timely execution of project deliverables.

Ground Coordination & Field Management

Coordinate closely with field teams, training centres, district coordinators, and implementation partners to resolve operational issues, align priorities, and ensure on-ground delivery standards are maintained.

Stakeholder Management

Serve as a key point of coordination with government officials, training partners, internal teams, vendors, and local stakeholders to support effective communication and delivery alignment.

Documentation & Compliance

Maintain rigorous documentation across approvals, implementation, field visits, meeting notes, centre records, beneficiary data, and compliance submissions. Ensure accuracy, completeness, traceability, and audit readiness of all records.

MIS & Reporting

Build, maintain, and manage structured Excel-based MIS systems for tracking progress, gaps, bottlenecks, and operational performance. Prepare district-wise and project-wise dashboards, review sheets, and status reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Monitoring & Review

Monitor physical progress against sanctioned targets, implementation timelines, and quality benchmarks. Conduct periodic reviews, validate field reports, and escalate risks or delays for timely resolution.

Field Visits & Verification

Conduct periodic field visits, implementation checks, and centre-level reviews to validate on-ground delivery, assess compliance, and identify operational improvement opportunities.

Reporting & Presentations

Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, project briefs, completion notes, and progress updates for internal reviews, management discussions, and government stakeholders.

Research & Process Improvement

Conduct programme and policy research to support planning, problem-solving, and implementation decisions. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, documentation systems, and delivery efficiency.

Additional Project Responsibilities

Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned by the Project Manager, Senior Leadership, or the organisation in alignment with project requirements and operational priorities.

Skills

• Project Management: Strong ability to plan, track, coordinate, and execute multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Ground Coordination: Ability to manage field teams, local partners, centre-level operations, and district-level follow-ups effectively.
• Documentation & Reporting: High attention to detail in maintaining records, trackers, reports, and compliance documents.
• MIS & Data Management: Proficiency in Excel-based MIS, dashboarding, and progress reporting systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong ability to work with government stakeholders, training partners, and internal teams.
• People Management: Ability to guide teams, resolve coordination issues, motivate field staff, and ensure accountability.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability: Demonstrates full ownership of project outcomes, timelines, documentation quality, and stakeholder coordination.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret operational data, identify gaps, and take corrective action based on field and MIS inputs.
• Problem Solving: Ability to respond quickly to execution issues, stakeholder concerns, and field-level challenges.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to work across teams, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and maintain delivery discipline.
• Communication & Articulation: Ability to communicate clearly with government counterparts, internal teams, and field staff.
• Process Orientation: Strong commitment to documentation standards, compliance, and structured execution.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, field-intensive, and evolving project environments.

Tools & Technical Proficiency

Mandatory

• MS Excel.
• MS PowerPoint.
• MS Word.
• Google Sheets.
• Email and file management systems.
• MIS tracking templates.
• Basic data reporting tools.

Desired

• Advanced Excel dashboards.
• Power BI.
• Project management tools.
• Data visualization tools.
• Document management systems.
• Survey or field data collection platforms.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should possess strong experience in project management, skill operations, field coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Candidates with experience in skill development, livelihoods, education, or government-backed implementation projects will be strongly preferred.

Preference will also be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent ownership, people management ability, structured working style, and the ability to manage large-scale operational workflows with discipline and accuracy.

Travel & Mobility Requirements

• Willingness to travel extensively across Rajasthan and other project locations.
• Ability to conduct field visits, centre reviews, stakeholder meetings, and implementation checks.
• Flexibility to work in in-office as well as field-intensive environments.
• Comfortable with periodic travel and long working hours during critical project cycles.

What You Gain From This Role

This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale skill development and livelihood programs that create measurable social and economic impact. The selected candidate will gain exposure to government-linked implementation, project management, field operations, documentation systems, and stakeholder coordination across dynamic, high-impact assignments.

The role provides a strong platform to build expertise in program execution, people management, and operational leadership within the development sector.