Assistant Manager Planning & Analytics (Development Sector)

WHO ARE WE: Instituted on August 16, 2016, Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited mandated with the responsibility of executing CSR for Tata Steel. A Section 8 company, TSF is rapidly growing across Odisha, Jharkhand, Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh with over 1600+ people and presence in over 16 units. With a vision to create an enlightened and equitable society, we are committed towards playing a larger role in India’s sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social, and environmental objectives through its programmes.

Employment Type: Contractual

Location of Posting: Jharkhand / Odisha

Purpose of the role:

To drive data-driven planning, monitoring, analytics, and reporting for TSF's programmes by strengthening MIS systems, ensuring data quality, and generating actionable insights for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage MIS frameworks, data collection systems, databases, and reporting mechanisms for TSF's programmes.
• Ensure timely data collection, validation, audits, and field verification to maintain data accuracy, reliability, and integrity.
• Analyze programme data and prepare dashboards, MIS reports, presentations, and insights for management reviews, thematic planning, and Board requirements.
• Strengthen project MIS systems and build the capacity of programme and MIS team members through training and technical support.
• Collaborate with programme teams to ensure timely reporting, performance tracking, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and governance standards.
• Explore and implement digital tools and technology solutions to enhance field monitoring, reporting, and programme analytics.
• Ensure coordination with IT and Strategy team of TSF for necessary support.

Work Experience: 0-4 years of experience in managing data systems and implementing Management Information Systems (MIS), preferably within the development sector.

Minimum Qualification: Full-time Graduation in any stream.

Technical Skill Sets:

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Advanced Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with data analysis and statistical tools such as R and SPSS, along with data visualization platforms including Tableau and Power BI, is preferred.
• Ability to analyse large datasets and generate meaningful, actionable insights to support program and business objectives.

Behavioural Skill Sets:

• Demonstrates strong alignment with TATA Values: Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Pioneering, Unity, and Respect.
• Proven ability to work independently, solve problems effectively, and deliver results within defined timelines.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional and diverse teams in multicultural environments.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to operational locations as required.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and time management skills.