Performance driven professional with a dynamic career of over 18 years in Corporate Social Responsibility, Program Management, Sustainability, , Research & Development, Training & Facilitation, and People Management across varied industries. Possess expertise in project funding, evaluation, resource planning, deployment, project estimation, scheduling, tracking & implementation along with capacity building and up-gradation of personnel through trainings & workshops. Skilled in formulating and controlling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Strategies & Programs, Quantitative Needs Based Program Management, performing impact analysis, stakeholder engagement mechanism & initiatives, statutory & legal requirements, researching & documenting Best Practices in CSR. Proven skills in formulating and implementing new community development projects, due diligence & compliances adherence, monitoring & evaluation methodologies for the community projects, managing corporate partnerships, developing a risk mitigation plan across the value chain and strategic action plans, funding activities to achieve the unit’s strategy while augmenting team’s performance. Working collaboratively with the Government Affairs Team to craft and execute a strategy that supports and achieves business goals and strategic objectives. Participating in internal/ external meetings, events and conferences, and driving social engagement on key issues. Representing the company from a government affairs perspective, gathering intelligence and identifying engagement opportunities. Wealth of expertise in a broad range of operations entailing program model and proposal development, project implementation planning, resource mobilization, marketing, and public relations. Facilitated grass-root implementation, provided tactical, strategic & operational direction, and directed the delivery of large scale development and social impact projects in multiple domains like Water & WASH, Livelihood, Health, Education and Environment. Proven capabilities in determining business unit’s mission direction, formulated initiatives & provided strategic advice for achieving corporate strategic goals; skills in formulating strategies aimed at driving business growth.