Manager - CSR

Why this role?

KONE India is in a strong growth phase, and with that comes a deeper commitment to creating meaningful social impact. This role offers you the opportunity to lead CSR initiatives at a strategic and execution level, shaping programs that are sustainable, scalable, and aligned with both community needs and business values.

You will be joining the team in Chennai / Delhi / Mumbai as a Manager – CSR, with the responsibility to drive impact across key focus areas such as Health, Education, Environment, and Skill Development. This position w

What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end CSR strategy, planning, and execution aligned with company priorities and statutory requirements
• Design and implement high-impact CSR programs across multiple locations
• Evaluate and onboard NGO partners and implementing agencies, ensuring credibility and alignment
• Oversee project execution on ground, ensuring quality, timelines, and intended outcomes are met
• Drive monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment frameworks to measure effectiveness
• Manage CSR budgets, ensuring optimal utilization and compliance with regulatory norms
• Ensure full compliance with CSR regulations, including documentation, reporting, and audit readiness
• Engage with internal stakeholders and leadership teams to drive alignment and visibility
• Lead employee volunteering initiatives, building stronger employee engagement in CSR
• Develop impact reports, case studies, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders

Are you the one?

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in CSR / development sector
• Proven ability to lead and manage CSR projects independently
• Strong understanding of CSR compliance, governance, and reporting
• Experience working with NGOs, government bodies, and cross-functional teams
• Comfortable balancing field execution and strategic planning
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Passion for creating meaningful, measurable social impact

What do we offer?

• Career progression opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://careers.kone.com/en/