Cerner (Oracle Health)
Senior Specialist, Oracle Giving & CSR, India Oracle's Social Impact team seeks a Senior Specialist to support and strengthen the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in India, with a focus on education and community impact initiatives. The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative and proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities, navigate complexity, and drive programs from planning through execution. This individual should be comfortable working independently, liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and program effectiveness. A successful candidate will demonstrate: Ownership and accountability for complex initiatives. Sound judgment and decision-making capabilities. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. A continuous improvement mindset. The ability to mentor, guide, and influence others through expertise and collaboration.
Lead day-to-day management of Oracle Giving's CSR programs and grant portfolio, ensuring successful implementation, compliance, and impact measurement. Manage relationships with nonprofit partners and implementing agencies, serving as a key point of contact throughout the grant lifecycle. Help ensure compliance with applicable CSR regulations, internal policies, and governance requirements, including fund utilization monitoring, reporting, and documentation. Conduct due diligence, proposal reviews, budget assessments, agreement management, payment processing, and record maintenance. Coordinate and liaise with cross-functional stakeholders including Finance, Legal, Procurement, Communications, and other teams to ensure smooth program execution. Monitor program performance, track milestones and outcomes, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions where needed. Support annual planning, and portfolio reviews by providing data-driven insights and recommendations. Prepare high-quality reports and presentations for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Stay informed on CSR regulations, nonprofit sector developments, and emerging social impact practices to help strengthen program delivery. Preferred Skills & Experience Master’s degree in social work, development studies, public policy, nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field. 7-8 years of experience in CSR, social impact, philanthropy, nonprofit management, grantmaking, or related sectors. Strong understanding of India CSR regulations, compliance requirements, and governance practices. Experience managing grants, nonprofit partnerships, and multi-stakeholder programs. Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects and drive outcomes across multiple workstreams. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations. Experience working with cross-functional corporate stakeholders and influencing without direct authority. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity, and balance strategic thinking with operational execution. Prior experience supporting program design, process improvement, or portfolio management is strongly preferred. Career Level - IC3