The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation (www.dell.org) builds pathways that change lives for families around the world. Through their philanthropy and charitable vehicles, Michael and Susan Dell have committed more than $10 billion to improve education, health, and economic stability, with a focus on delivering measurable, long-term impact. With offices in Austin, New Delhi, Cape Town, Nairobi, and Tel Aviv, the foundation supports programs that advance quality public education, promote children's health, and strengthen family economic stability. Together, these efforts reflect a belief that lasting change comes from investing in people — and in the potential of every child.
Current Opportunity: Manager, Programs, India – New Delhi, India
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation invests in mission-driven companies that expand economic mobility for low-income communities across India. This role will source, structure, and manage investments across the Jobs & Livelihoods portfolio — deploying catalytic capital into business models that create pathways to sustainable employment and financial inclusion.
We are looking for a highly driven professional who can work closely with MSDF portfolio company founders, co-investors, and ecosystem partners to build a mission aligned pipeline and support portfolio companies as they scale. The Program Manager will report into Head of Jobs & Livelihoods, India.
Key Responsibilities:
Origination & Execution
- Source and evaluate opportunities that advance skilling, employment, entrepreneurship, and financial inclusion for underserved communities
- Conduct financial, commercial, and operational due diligence; build models, valuations, and investment memos
- Structure equity, debt, and blended-finance transactions and lead execution through close
Portfolio Support
- Monitor portfolio companies against financial, operational, and impact goals
- Partner with portfolio companies on strategy, governance, fundraising, and growth
- Identify risks and opportunities to strengthen outcomes across the portfolio
Strategy & Stakeholder Management
- Track market and policy trends shaping the investment landscape
- Build relationships across venture capital, private equity, impact funds, and government
- Represent the Foundation in ecosystem forums and investor discussions
- Present recommendations and portfolio updates to senior leadership
Who You Are
- An investment professional from a leading fund, bank, or DFI who combines analytical rigor with a genuine commitment to unlocking economic mobility through capital deployment — someone who sees investing not just as a transaction, but as a lever for lasting, measurable change.
Key Skills and Traits
- 8–10 years in private equity, venture capital, investment banking, or development finance; CFA/MBA preferred
- Track record sourcing and structuring investments in fast-growing Indian startups
- Strong financial modeling, diligence, and deal-structuring skills
- Experience working directly with founders and management teams
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and judgment
- Comfort operating with ambiguity and full ownership in a lean team environment
Travel Requirement: Office Location: New Delhi, India, Travel requirements: 30% domestic travel; potential international travel every other year
