Your Comeback,
Reimagined
SOAR welcomes women professionals ready to relaunch their careers with renewed purpose.
Know MoreA Second Chance to Soar
At Mahindra Group, we believe that taking a break doesn’t mean pressing pause on your potential. SOAR (Seamless Opportunity for Amazing Returnships) is our initiative to help women professionals step back into the workforce with confidence and purpose.
Path to a Confident Comeback
Full-Time Opportunities
SOAR offers mainstream full-time roles that align with participants’ previous experience, enabling you to contribute effectively from day one.
Job Sharing or Part-Time Opportunities
For roles that allow flexibility, SOAR provides part-time or job-sharing options. Participants can work half-days with prorated compensation, offering a balanced transition back into professional life.
Your Journey Begins with a Tailored Induction
We understand that returning to work is a significant transition. That is why we have designed a customised induction experience to support you every step of the way. From personalised guidance to targeted upskilling, our program is built to help you rebuild confidence, refresh your skills, and stay aligned with the latest industry trends.
Your Circle of Support: Buddy & Mentor
We believe that meaningful connections accelerate growth. Each participant is paired with a dedicated buddy for six months of on-ground support. In addition, a senior mentor outside the reporting line offers guidance and perspective.
Ongoing Feedback & Leadership Support
To ensure the right support ecosystem is created, participants receive regular check-ins throughout the initial six months to share experiences, track progress, and ensure a smooth transition. Senior leaders and HR teams remain closely involved, offering guidance and support to help participants thrive and build lasting connections.
Stories That Inspire
Looking back at your SOAR Journey, what has been the most meaningful change or takeaway for you? (Eg: Mahindra Soar has been a turning point in my journey. It helped me rediscover my confidence, … This program has been a transformative journey. It helped me rediscover my potential and reconnect with a deeper sense of purpose. I now see myself not just in terms of roles or titles, but through the value I bring, the resilience I carry, and the clarity I've gained.
Wadekar Vaishali Sachin
Deputy Manager - Manufacturing, Auto & Farm
Mahindra SOAR has been a transformative chapter in my life—one that redefined my personal and professional identity. Over six enriching months, I engaged in diverse sessions that nurtured both personal growth and professional development. Through immersive activities and reflective learning, I discovered my leadership voice, deepened my relational intelligence, and embraced evolving definitions of success. SOAR didn’t just build skills—it reshaped how I see myself and the impact I want to create.
Narute Apurva Namadeo
Senior Engineer - Product Development, Auto & Farm
The most meaningful change has been reconnecting with my inner strength and purpose. Mahindra SOAR has been a transformative experience, empowering me to reframe my narrative and embrace my capabilities with renewed confidence. This journey has not just been about personal growth; it's about finding one's voice and stepping into one's potential with courage and conviction.
Prajakta Rodrigues
Senior Manager - Leasing, Financial Services
This program has helped me reconnect with myself and emerge stronger with each interaction with my peer SOAR members, leadership and the thoughtfully curated training programs. I feel more confident to take up new roles and challenges.
Srinivasan Soumiya
Manager - Product Development, Auto & Farm
Mahindra SOAR has truly been a turning point for me. The training was practical, energizing, and helped me grow both personally and professionally. This program stands out for its positive vibe and real impact ,it made me feel confident, strong, and ready to rise. I hope this inspiring approach continues!
Hari Priya Besetty
DGM - Finance & Accounts, Auto & Farm
The Journey helped me to discover myself. It helped me to identify my strength and weaknesses and taught me how to overcome difficult situation
T.J Sneha
Lead Engineer - Product Development, Auto & Farm
Faqs
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How can I explore opportunities available through SOAR?
All open positions across Mahindra Group companies are now accessible to SOAR participants. You can explore and apply for these roles directly through the Mahindra Group Careers website or the individual company career pages listed on the SOAR portal.
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What kind of roles are available under SOAR?
SOAR offers roles across Mahindra Group companies in diverse areas such as technology, manufacturing, marketing, human resources, finance, and more. This program offers mainstream full-time roles that could align with your previous experience, enabling you to contribute effectively from day one. To make your transition smoother, SOAR also provides flexible options, such as part-time roles and job-sharing options, where possible so that you can balance your professional comeback with personal priorities.
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Who can apply for SOAR?
SOAR is designed for women professionals returning to the workforce after a career break. Applicants should have prior work experience and a strong desire to resume their professional journey. Opportunities span across various roles and industries within the Mahindra Group, including automotive, sustainability, finance, technology, and more.
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What makes SOAR the perfect platform to return to work?
SOAR is designed to be more than just a returnship. It’s a launchpad for long-term career success. It offers mainstream, full-time roles across the Mahindra Group, ensuring that returning professionals are not sidelined but fully reintegrated into core business functions. What sets SOAR apart is its structured onboarding, which helps ease the transition back to work, and its dedicated mentorship and leadership engagement, which provide guidance, visibility, and support throughout the journey.
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Is there a support system during the transition?
Yes, the SOAR program offers a strong support system to help women professionals transition smoothly back into the workforce. Through structured onboarding, dedicated mentorship, leadership engagement, and tailored skill refreshers, participants are guided every step of the way. This supportive environment ensures they feel confident, connected, and empowered to thrive in their roles.
