Progress Software

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - a trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as CSR Program Specialist and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.

We are seeking a passionate and organized CSR Program Specialist to help shape and elevate our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives across India and the broader APJ region. This role will be instrumental in strengthening our global impact by managing regional CSR governance, building meaningful NGO partnerships, inspiring employee engagement through volunteerism, and supporting CSR reporting and branding efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

CSR Governance & Compliance

• Manage the India CSR Committee, including scheduling, documentation, and governance processes.
• Partner with the Legal team to ensure compliance with India CSR regulations, including timely and accurate regulatory reporting.
• Maintain India CSR Committee membership records, recruit new members, and facilitate onboarding.
• Maintain updated process documentation for the CSR team.

Volunteer Engagement & Event Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute frequent volunteer events across India and APJ in partnership with CSR Committee members and Employee Resource Groups.
• Drive employee engagement through creative and impactful volunteering opportunities, partnering with regional HR business partners for opportunities to align with and/or collaborate on other local employee engagement plans.
• Track participation and impact metrics for internal reporting and storytelling.

NGO Partnerships

• Identify, establish, and nurture partnerships with local NGOs aligned with Progress’ global CSR strategy.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Progress and NGO partners in the region.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of NGO collaborations.

Scholarship Program Management

• Oversee the India STEM scholarship program, including application processes, selection, disbursement, and impact tracking.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure program success.

CSR Platform Support

• Maintain and update CSR data on the Percent Pledge platform, including event details, participation, and impact metrics for activities in the India and APJ regions.
• Support regional enablement and adoption of the platform.
• Troubleshoot platform issues and liaise with the vendor as needed.

Reporting & Communications

• Contribute to the development of the annual CSR report by providing regional content, success stories, and data.
• Support internal and external communications related to CSR initiatives and achievements in partnership with US CSR Program Specialist.
• Maintain and update CSR content on Progress’ intranet.
• Identify and pursue local CSR branding and award opportunities in collaboration with the
• Marketing team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in CSR, nonprofit management, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of India CSR regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in event planning and volunteer engagement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across global teams and cultures.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders across regions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CSR platforms (e.g., Percent Pledge, Benevity, or similar).
• Passion for social impact and community engagement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in CSR in a multinational or cross-cultural company.
• Familiarity with India and APJ regional CSR trends and practices.
• Knowledge of impact measurement and reporting frameworks.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI tools to drive innovation in CSR.

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat. What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:

Compensation

• Generous remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment

Vacation, Family, and Health

• 30 days of earned leave
• An extra day off for your birthday
• Various other leaves like marriage leave, casual leave, maternity, and paternity leave
• Premium Group Medical Insurance for employees and five dependents, personal accident insurance coverage, life insurance coverage
• Professional development reimbursement
• Interest subsidy on loans - either vehicle or personal loans

Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!