Program Manager – Private Sector Engagement (Maharashtra)

Organization: Global Access to Talent from India (GATI) Location: Maharashtra (Mumbai preferred; travel across the state as required) Experience: 5–8 years Employment Type: Full-time

About GATI

Global Access to Talent from India (GATI) is a mission-driven organization working to position India as the world's most trusted source of global talent. GATI partners with governments, industry, international employers, training institutions, and ecosystem stakeholders to build sustainable global workforce pathways, strengthen international labour mobility, and create high-quality overseas employment opportunities for Indian talent. Through strategic partnerships, policy engagement, and program implementation, GATI works to strengthen India's global workforce mobility ecosystem.

About the Role

GATI is seeking an experienced Program Manager – Private Sector Engagement (Maharashtra) to lead industry partnerships and employer engagement across Maharashtra.

The Program Manager will be responsible for building and managing relationships with companies, industry associations, employers, chambers of commerce, sector bodies, and ecosystem partners to expand participation in GATI's workforce mobility initiatives. The role will focus on catalyzing private sector participation, identifying strategic partnerships, supporting program implementation, and creating sustainable employer pipelines for international workforce mobility.

This is a highly external-facing role requiring exceptional relationship management, business development, and program execution skills. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, comfortable engaging CXOs and senior leadership, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where stakeholder management and execution go hand in hand.

Key Responsibilities

Private Sector Partnerships

Build and manage strategic relationships with employers, industry associations, chambers of commerce, sector councils, and private sector organizations across Maharashtra.

Identify and onboard companies interested in participating in international workforce mobility and global talent initiatives.

Develop and execute engagement strategies to expand GATI's employer and industry network.

Serve as one of the key relationship managers for key private sector partners across the state.

Business Development & Industry Engagement

Identify new partnership opportunities aligned with GATI's strategic priorities.

Conduct outreach to employers and ecosystem partners through meetings, presentations, and industry forums.

Develop partnership proposals, concept notes, presentations, and engagement plans.

Support the development of employer-led workforce mobility initiatives and collaborative programs.

Program Management

Lead planning and execution of industry engagement programs, pilots, consultations, and partnership initiatives.

Develop implementation plans, timelines, stakeholder engagement strategies, and monitoring frameworks.

Ensure timely execution of deliverables while coordinating across internal teams and external partners.

Track program progress and prepare regular updates for leadership.

Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate with employers, training institutions, universities, government agencies, and international partners to deliver collaborative initiatives.

Build consensus among multiple stakeholders and facilitate cross-sector partnerships.

Secure opportunities for GATI at industry events, conferences, roundtables, consultations, and networking forums.

Research & Market Intelligence

Track industry trends, workforce demand, labour market developments, and employer requirements across priority sectors.

Conduct market research to identify emerging opportunities for international talent mobility.

Synthesize research into actionable insights to support strategic decision-making and partner engagement.

Operations & Execution

Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously while maintaining high-quality execution.

Coordinate internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Maintain stakeholder databases, partnership trackers, CRM systems, and program documentation.

Ensure timely follow-up on commitments and resolution of operational challenges.

Events & Convenings

Lead planning and execution of employer roundtables, industry consultations, conferences, workshops, and delegation visits.

Coordinate speakers, industry leaders, partners, logistics, and communications.

Manage post-event engagement, reporting, and action tracking.

Preferred Candidate Profile

5–8 years of experience in industry partnerships, corporate engagement, business development, strategic partnerships, consulting, employer engagement, or program management.

Strong network within Maharashtra's private sector, industry associations, or employer ecosystem is highly desirable.

Experience engaging CXOs, senior executives, and business leaders.

Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Strong project management and execution capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and problem-solving abilities.

Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Willingness to travel extensively across Maharashtra.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Commerce, or a related field.

Experience working with industry associations, chambers of commerce, consulting firms, skilling organizations, workforce development initiatives, or international business programs.

Strong understanding of employer engagement, talent acquisition, workforce development, or global mobility ecosystems.

Experience preparing partnership proposals, presentations, business cases, and stakeholder communications.

Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in Marathi and Hindi will be an advantage.

What We Offer

Opportunity to build and shape strategic private sector partnerships that strengthen India's global workforce mobility ecosystem.

Direct engagement with industry leaders, employers, and national and international partners.

A high-impact role with significant ownership, visibility, and opportunities for growth.

A dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where innovation, execution, and collaboration are valued.

The opportunity to contribute to transformative workforce mobility initiatives with industry at the center of implementation.