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) - Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on November 4, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-8058331557