Position: Manager – Urban/ Transport Planner

Type of employment: Full-time

Location: Gurgaon, India

About Safetipin:

Safetipin (www.safetipin.com) is a social organisation working with a wide range of urban stakeholders including governments to make public spaces safer and more inclusive for women.

We use apps, big data and backend systems to collect data on factors linked to urban safety and inclusion. Our data is used by individuals, city governments and other urban stakeholders to help design, build and manage cities to make them safer, inclusive and accessible to all.  We are a small multi-disciplinary group of social scientists, architects, urban planners, designers and technologists.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Urban/ Transport Planner to lead and oversee projects related to urban planning, mobility, gender inclusion, public spaces, and city development initiatives. The role involves project planning, stakeholder management, team coordination, and ensuring the timely delivery of project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and documentation.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with government agencies, clients, partners, consultants, and internal teams.
• Supervise data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project reports, presentations, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support business development activities and proposal writing.
• Mentor and guide project team members.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Urban Design, Urban/Transport Planning, Architecture.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience in project management.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects and teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with government agencies, development organizations, or research institutions.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience working on urban mobility, gender-inclusive planning, public policy, and other related sectors.
• Experience with GIS tools and data analysis.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational abilities.

How to Apply

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Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the selection process.