Vikas Kumar

Experience

1. Assistant Program Manager

   Pratham Education Foundation

   Jun 2018 — Present · New Delhi, IN

   Working in the development sector with 6+ years of experience in program management, operations, and implementation across livelihoods, skill development, and entrepreneurship. Currently associated with an apparel-focused livelihood program, supporting various aspects of project delivery including planning, monitoring, financial management, and field coordination.Experience includes managing program budgets, overseeing fund utilization, supporting proposal development, and ensuring compliance with donor and organizational standards. Regularly engaged in monitoring and evaluation, reporting, and the integration of digital tools such as ERP systems to support transparency and efficiency.Work has involved close collaboration with field teams, partner organizations, and internal departments to align on goals, track progress, and adjust implementation based on on-ground feedback. Has contributed to training content, internal process documentation, and operational frameworks to strengthen team capacity and program quality.Focus areas include program operations, budgeting, compliance, M&E systems, digital tracking tools, and community engagement. The overall approach remains practical and collaborative, aiming for consistent and effective delivery of project outcomes.

Education

• National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Entrepreneurship
• Commissioning
• Project Planning
• Start-Ups
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• Operations Management
• Project Engineering
• Manufacturing
• E-Commerce
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Engineering