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VIKRANT SONI

Summary

Result-oriented professional with 9+ years of experience specializing in digital transformation, large-scale program delivery, strategic partnerships & capacity building. Proven track record in designing, implementing, monitoring & evaluating high-impact initiatives across government & NGOs. Adept at stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership, and delivering user-centred solutions within fast-paced, resource-constrained environments.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Manager Industry Collaboration

National Skill Development Corporation
02.2022 - Current
  • Conceptualized and launched the NSDC Jobs Platform, achieving over 900K user adoption within 2 years; structured demand-side partnerships with Apna.co, TCS ION, Quess Corp, Teamlease.
  • Implemented the Skill Hub Initiative under PMKVY, benefiting over 220,000 candidates and delivering capacity-building workshops for government officials.
  • Coordinated mega-event planning for Kaushal Mahotsav & G20: defined scope of work, reviewed RFPs, mobilized cross-functional teams and vendors, and managed stakeholder engagement
  • Managed cross-functional teams (IT, analytics, marketing) to ensure timely and user-centred product development and rollout

Wadhwani Foundation
09.2016 - 01.2022
  • Led Impact Measurement for skilling programs across India, Bangladesh, Philippines, Mexico, Brazil-leveraging M&E frameworks.
  • Spearheaded the COVID-19 Sahayata Skilling Program, training 70K+ frontline workers and officials through mobile-based digital modules
  • Oversaw the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Delhi DoE (250+ schools): established SOPs for vocational labs, conducted capacity building, and delivered stakeholder workshops
  • Co-designed and implemented CSR guidelines for Ministry of Defence's DPSUs and Ordinance Factories-facilitating upskilling of Ex-servicemen
  • Initiated Direct-to-Student (D2S) employability curriculum delivery model across India, Bangladesh, and Philippines-managing design, piloting, evaluation, and refinement
  • Developed reporting frameworks and curriculum adjustments to integrate teacher and student feedback into program iterations

Program Coordinator

Smile Foundation
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Led the rollout of the Smile Twin e-Learning Program (STEP) across 70+ urban centres; developed video-based results stories and conducted community and grassroots outreach

Education

PGP - Development Leadership

Indian School of Development Management
Noida
06-2019

MA - Social Work (Mental Health)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai
05-2016

BA - Philosophy (Hons.)

Zakir Hussain Delhi College (University of Delhi)
Delhi
05-2014

Skills

  • Program Management
  • Digital Innovation
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Capacity Building & Training
  • Policy Advocacy & Development
  • Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
  • Cross-Cultural Team Management
  • Data analysis
  • Event planning

Timeline

Program Manager Industry Collaboration

National Skill Development Corporation
02.2022 - Current

Wadhwani Foundation
09.2016 - 01.2022

Program Coordinator

Smile Foundation
01.2016 - 12.2016

PGP - Development Leadership

Indian School of Development Management

MA - Social Work (Mental Health)

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

BA - Philosophy (Hons.)

Zakir Hussain Delhi College (University of Delhi)

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