Suman Biswas
Bankura
Summary
Professional Project Manager with extensive experience in rural livelihood programmes, including Environment, Agriculture and Agri-allied value chain, Healthcare, and skill development. A proven track record of facilitating rural entrepreneurship programs, enhancing local economic growth, and implementing post-harvest management strategies. Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and people management skills, effectively managing project planning, execution, and financials. My previous roles included Project Manager and Assistant Manager, where I gained expertise in institutional development and capacity building for farmer producer companies. I would like to continue to provide economic resilience and empowerment to communities through sustainable development initiatives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
ICICI FOUNDATION
11.2021 - Current
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Coordinate with internal teams, and external stakeholders.
- Execute CSR projects effectively, ensuring they meet scope, time, and budget targets.
- Troubleshoot issues, and adapt strategies as necessary.
- Ensure all CSR activities comply with relevant laws. India’s Companies Act, Section 135, for CSR spending.
- Maintain proper documentation for audits, compliance checks, and other regulatory requirements.
- Allocate CSR funds responsibly and transparently.
- Track expenses and ensure proper financial reporting.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and social impact of CSR initiatives.
Assistant Manager
Indian Grameen Services
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Executed a comprehensive strategy and value chain model development in vegetables and pulses, utilizing a cluster development approach.
- Provided institutional development support to 50 Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), comprising 50,000 farmers/equity holders, involved in value addition and sales of several vegetables, and pulses across West Bengal.
- Process standardization in FPCs, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Streamlined communication channels between project teams and external partners, improving coordination and project cohesiveness.
Technical Officer
Watershed Organization Trust
07.2016 - 07.2016
- Conduct baseline surveys, resource mapping, and design soil and water conservation structures.
- Provide technical guidance to field staff on the construction and maintenance of watershed structures.
- Train community members, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), and local institutions on best practices.
- Ensure alignment with project guidelines and maintain technical records, drawings, measurements, and work completion reports.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Agriculture Engineering
Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
Koch Bihar, India07-2014
Skills
- Project Planning and Management
- Strategic Planning
- Collaborative team management
- Effective troubleshooting skills
- Business Development
- People Management
- Decision making capacity
- Time scheduling and allocation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Bengali
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Project Manager
ICICI FOUNDATION
11.2021 - Current
Assistant Manager
Indian Grameen Services
08.2016 - 08.2021
Technical Officer
Watershed Organization Trust
07.2016 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Technology - Agriculture Engineering
Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
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