Dhwani Rural Information Systems

About Dhwani:

Dhwani Rural Information Systems is a Delhi NCR-headquartered, 10+ year-old social/development sector-focused advisory and consulting firm. With a robust team of 100+ ICT4D professionals, Dhwani RIS develops IT applications for NGOs, government functionaries, CSRs, international funding organizations, and more to manage their projects and programs in India and abroad.

We are a team of young, dynamic, development-conscious tech-enablers and problem solvers consisting of a diverse mix of development professionals, technology enthusiasts, software engineers, and analysts. Our solutions enable organizations to monitor and evaluate their programs for maximum impact and operate seamlessly across everyday operations.

Job Overview:

As a Project Manager at Dhwani Rural Information Systems, you will manage multiple client-facing implementation projects and ensure smooth coordination between clients and internal teams. These projects typically involve MIS platforms, workflow automation tools, grant management systems, and reporting dashboards built on open source frameworks supporting NGOs, CSR programs, and government partners.

You will be responsible for understanding requirements, managing timelines, documenting needs, coordinating feature deployments, supporting training and demos, and ensuring smooth rollout with clear communication and structured execution in a tech-enabled social impact environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Stakeholder Ownership

1. Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing strategic account relationships with ownership, accountability, and proactive communication.
2. Lead requirement discovery, validation, and prioritization discussions with senior stakeholders at client organizations and internal Dhwani teams.
3. Facilitate demos, design review sessions, decision checkpoints, and rollout communications to ensure client readiness and alignment.
4. Maintain a strong governance rhythm including regular status reviews, escalation protocols, and executive-level reporting.

Delivery Leadership & Portfolio Management

1. Own end-to-end delivery for multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with agreed scope, timelines, quality benchmarks, and impact outcomes.
2. Drive sprint planning, backlog prioritization, and delivery visibility using project management platforms (ClickUp, Jira, Bitrix, Monday.con, or similar).
3. Manage dependencies across vendor teams, engineering, analytics, and client stakeholders to hit strict SLAs.
4. Design and maintain Governance Frameworks and Operational Dashboards (Power BI, SQL, Excel) that provide real-time visibility into portfolio health.

Risk, Escalation & Delivery Governance

1. Proactively identify risks and define mitigation strategies to prevent delivery impact and protect SLA commitments.
2. Create and operationalize escalation matrices; ensure blockers are resolved at the right level and within defined timelines.
3. Maintain delivery hygiene: documentation discipline, scope adherence, change control, and quality assurance across all active workstreams.
4. Streamline delivery workflows to reduce project closure latency and improve resource utilization.

Data Visualization & Reporting Delivery

1. Oversee the delivery of large-scale Data Visualization and Dashboarding projects as a core component of client engagements.
2. Coordinate with analytics and BI teams to ensure dashboards meet client requirements for grant-tracking, portfolio monitoring, and impact measurement.
3. Validate reporting outputs for accuracy, usability, and alignment with client M&E frameworks before delivery.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

1. Provide direction and mentorship to Associate PMs, Analysts, and shared delivery resources assigned to client accounts.
2. Review all client-facing deliverables to ensure accuracy, professional quality, and communication readiness.
3. Strengthen coordination rhythms, accountability structures, and execution discipline across cross-functional working teams.

Change Management & User Adoption

1. Lead user enablement strategies—including training, onboarding materials, and stakeholder communication—to drive platform adoption.
2. Oversee UAT cycles, ensure issues are documented and resolved before deployment, and manage rollout readiness checklists.
3. Capture post-launch insights and feed learnings into delivery improvement and product discussions.

Field & Product Insight

1. Participate in field interactions or user research to develop a deep understanding of operational context and beneficiary needs.
2. Share product improvement opportunities, scale-up ideas, and client feedback with internal product and technology teams.

Essential Requirements:

1. 4–8 years of experience in project management, engagement management, or client delivery, preferably within a technology or IT-enabled social impact organization.
2. Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects end-to-end with measurable delivery outcomes.
3. Strong client relationship management and executive communication skills.
4. Experience designing governance frameworks, operational dashboards, and reporting structures.
5. Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with competing priorities.
6. Structured problem-solving, escalation management, and risk mitigation capabilities.
7. Comfortable working with cross-functional and distributed teams in Agile and Waterfall environments.
8. High ownership mentality with the ability to operate independently and drive delivery without close supervision.

Technical Skills

1. MS Office Suite: Advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, dashboarding), PowerPoint, Word.
2. Analytics & BI: Power BI, Google Data Studio, or similar dashboarding tools.
3. Project Management Tools: ClickUp, Jira, Bitrix, Trello, or similar.
4. CRM & MIS Exposure: Familiarity with CRM platforms (Zoho CRM or similar) and Management Information Systems.
5. Basic SQL familiarity preferred; understanding of database structures is an advantage.
6. Comfort using AI-assisted tools (ChatGPT, Claude, or similar copilots) for documentation, reporting, and productivity.
7. Exposure to open-source platforms like Frappe or similar social sector tech stacks is a plus.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Management, Development Studies, Technology, or related field preferred.
2. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is a strong advantage.
3. Prior experience working with international NGOs, CSR programs, bilateral or multilateral funding organizations is highly preferred.
4. Backgrounds in B.Tech/B.E., MBA, Economics, or Development Studies with relevant digital project delivery experience are welcome.
5. Experience through leadership fellowships (LAMP, GGI, Gandhi Fellowship, TFI, etc.) is a plus.

Why Join Dhwani:

1. Lead one of Dhwani's most high-profile global accounts and deliver real social impact through technology.
2. Work in a fast-growing, mission-driven organization at the intersection of technology and development.
3. Access clear growth pathways in engagement leadership, product strategy, and delivery excellence roles.

Job Description

We are looking for an excellent experienced person in the Full-Stack field. Be a part of a vibrant, rapidly growing tech enterprise with a great working environment. As a Full-Stack developer, you will be responsible for the server side of our web applications and you will work closely with our engineers to ensure system consistency and improve your experience. A Full Stack MEAN (MongoDB, Express.js, AngularJS, Node.js) Developer is responsible for developing and maintaining web applications, databases, and server-side systems using the MEAN stack.

Scope of Work:

• Translate Understanding of accessibility and security compliance (Depending on the specific project) 
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments. 
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system 
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application. 
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform. 
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes. 
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the team-wide coding standard

Essential Requirements:

• Developing and managing databases using MongoDB, MY SQL, PostgreSQL 
• Developing and designing web applications using Angular4+, Node.js, and Express.js 
• Excellent Knowledge of AWS/GCP – Managed service.
• Familiarity with cloud computing services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure 
• Writing server-side scripts using Node.js. 
• Integrating front-end components with back-end components. 
• Troubleshooting and debugging applications. 
• Optimizing web applications for speed and scalability. 
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues. 
• Good Knowledge of JSON, API, and JWT 
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages 
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5 and CSS3 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git 
• Experience of working in an automated environment

Educational Qualifications

• B-Tech-IT/M-Tech -/MBA- IT/ BCA /MCA or any degree in the relevant field
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Benefits

- 5 Day Working(Saturday and Sunday Off)

- Informal Dress Code

- Compensatory Off

- Laptop Allowance

- Friendly Working Environment

Please Note: This is a work from office, full-time opportunity, please apply only if you can come to the office full time.

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Job Overview:

As a Product Manager at Dhwani Rural Information Systems, you will play a critical role in the development and delivery of IT software products that support the social and development sector. You will be responsible for defining the product vision and strategy, leading the cross-functional development team, conducting market research and competitive analysis, gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, and working with stakeholders to ensure the success of our products.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise in product management and passion for leveraging technology for social good to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people and communities. You will work with a team of experienced professionals and have the opportunity to learn and grow in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building, implementing and managing software.

• Responsible for managing the product development process from concept to end life.

• Analyse user needs and market trends to define a roadmap for existing and new products.

• Identify and implement new technologies to gain a competitive advantage.

• Set the long-term vision and strategy for the company's products.

• Communicate and evangelize product vision and roadmap to internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Define and communicate product goals and own the results.

• Oversee the product line’s life cycle and anticipate any problems.

• Identify user and stakeholder needs and develop a product plan to address them.

• Conduct customer research and analysis to understand customer behaviour and needs.

• Implement quality assurance and data protection processes.

• Prioritize features and tasks using internal tools and regularly track and review the product direction.

• Gather product requirements and document them for development projects.

• Manage collaboration with internal and external teams to ensure efficient work.

• Participate in product-level discussions, ideation, and documentation.

• Provide solutions in existing projects to the respective teams.

• Filter first-level field issues.

• Participate in feasibility discussions.

• Stay in sync with the product/project team members.

• Gather requirements and write use cases or user stories.

• Ensure test cases are in place with the QA team before the next sprint.

• Participate in sprint planning on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

• Contribute to new feature development and maintenance work.

Essential Requirements:

• Strong experience in software development and management.

• Understanding of user needs and market trends.

• Ability to identify and implement new technologies.

• Strategic thinking and strong business acumen.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a product line's life cycle.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Experience in customer research and analysis.

• Knowledge of quality assurance and data protection processes.

• Ability to manage projects and lead a team.

• Strong sense of purpose to work in the tech for good, ICT4D, or social impact space.

Job Overview:

We are seeking experienced dynamic consulting professionals/ strategic thinkers who have worked in the corporate and social sector. As an Engagement Manager at Dhwani Rural Information Systems, you will be responsible for the successful implementation of large-scale programs and will be tasked with setting up and end-to-end management of program PMU from Dhwani’s side. You will work closely with the program owners to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned, and updates are communicated effectively. You will act as a point of contact between the program owners and the internal tech team at Dhwani and be accountable for ensuring the overall delivery of scope and SLAs. Key

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the implementation and delivery of large-scale and technology-supported multi-stakeholder programs.

• Maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.

• Ensure project objectives align with the client's business goals and objectives.

• Oversee project budget, resources, and timeline to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Conduct regular project status reviews, and mitigate project risks and issues.

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and communication for seamless project execution.

• Develop and implement performance metrics to measure project outcomes and impact.

• Foster a continuous improvement mindset and culture, promoting best practices and innovation in project delivery.

• Report project progress, status, and results to stakeholders and senior management.

• Identify opportunities for improvement in project delivery processes and methodologies and collaborate with internal teams.

• Represent the organization in industry events and forums to build the brand and establish thought leadership.

• Manage business requirement discussions with program owners and report on projects.

• Ensure overall delivery of scope and SLAs and provide monthly updates to program owners.

• Facilitate monthly meetings with program owners and project managers on updates, highlights, challenges, and future plans.

• Own discussions with program owners on tool integration, new features, best practices for data storage, and quality checks. (For Example, mGrant, Power BI, OneDrive, etc)

Essential Technical Requirements:

• Strong research skills (qualitative and quantitative, impact assessments, report writing, log frame design)

• Experience with BI tools like Power BI

• Experience in project management tools and techniques, including project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage external partners

Essential Non-Technical Requirements:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with program owners and team members

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for process improvements

• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

• High level of motivation and dedication to delivering high-quality work

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

• Strong client engagement skills.

• Humility, willingness to listen and learn.

Education:

• MBA or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Management, Development Studies, Economics, or Computer Science, with a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in program management and technology-based projects in the social sector.

• Preference given to candidates with a degree from a reputable institution such as IRMA, APU, IIFM, XIMB, TISS, IIHMR or fellowship from YIF, Anubhav Lecture Series, India Fellow, Indian School of Public Policy, Gandhi, Teach for India, Genpact Fellowship

• Experience working with IT platforms and software solutions is a plus

Keywords:

• Project Delivery

• Engagement Management

• Customer Relationships

• Stakeholder Management

• Risk Assessment

• Resource Allocation

• Schedule Management

• Budgeting and Financial Tracking

• Process Improvement

• Status Reporting

• Communication and Collaboration

• Problem-Solving

• Cross-functional Team Management

• Time Management

• Strategic Planning

• Vendor Management

• Negotiation Skills

• Customer Satisfaction

• Performance Metrics

• Project Management Methodologies

• Data cleaning

• Report writing

• Impact assessments

• Training and training manual development

• Requirements gathering

• Multiple project management

• Fast-paced work environment

• Logical aptitude

• Ownership-taking attitude

• Action/task oriented

• Strong sense of purpose

• Written and presentation skills