Deputy Manager- Campaigns, Mumbai

Role: Deputy Manager- Campaigns, Mumbai
Experience: 5+ years
Salary: 8- 12.4 LPA

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced professional to work closely with the Associate Vice President – Campaigns & Communications, driving campaign strategy, fundraising operations, event execution, and partnerships.

The role involves supporting large-scale fundraising campaigns while independently leading new initiatives and strategic projects, requiring strong ownership, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Campaign Strategy & Execution

• Work closely with the Associate Vice President on campaign strategy, annual planning, execution, and cross-functional coordination.
• Support the planning and execution of large-scale fundraising campaigns and events.
• Oversee different stages of the fundraising cycle, including fundraising, fund receipt, accounting, reconciliation, disbursement, and reporting.
• Independently conceptualise, plan, and execute new campaigns and strategic initiatives beyond existing programmes.

2. Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Build and manage relationships with NGOs, corporate partners, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary relationship owner for assigned campaigns and partnerships.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth campaign delivery.
• Identify opportunities to develop new partnerships and expand fundraising initiatives.

3. Project & Operational Management

• Drive end-to-end execution of multiple campaigns and strategic projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective resource utilisation.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and improve existing processes, workflows, and coordination mechanisms.
• Monitor campaign progress, budgets, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure effective coordination across Communications, NGO Relations, Technology, and other internal functions.

4. Process Improvement & Technology Enablement

• Identify opportunities to strengthen CRM systems, data management, campaign tracking, and reporting workflows.
• Leverage technology and AI-powered productivity tools to improve operational efficiency and reporting quality.
• Work with relevant teams to streamline processes and strengthen campaign management systems.

5. Strategic Support & Leadership

• Provide structured recommendations to senior leadership on campaign strategy, operational priorities, team capacity, and stakeholder management.
• Independently manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, process improvements, and portfolio expansion.
• Take ownership of key strategic projects while supporting the broader campaigns function.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5–6+ years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated ownership of large-scale events, campaigns, fundraising initiatives, or complex project operations.
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, from conceptualisation and planning through execution and reporting.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple stakeholders, including corporate partners, NGOs, vendors, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and take ownership of diverse responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Strong organisational, coordination, and team management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM platforms such as Salesforce or equivalent.
• Openness to adopting AI-powered tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity and operational efficiency.
• Understanding of the development sector and sensitivity towards nonprofit organisations and social impact initiatives is desirable.

Hiring Process:

Step 1: HR interview (In-person)
Step 2: R2 Interview with COO (In-person)
Step 3: Final Interview with CEO (In-person)

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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on November 4, 2026 on Ground Zero

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