Program Champion/Manager

Job Summary

As a Program Champion/Manager, you will design, oversee, implement, and manage growth support programs for entrepreneurs, corporates, and small and medium businesses (SMEs). This role involves creating programs specifically aimed at accelerating the growth of SMEs, startup founders, and working professionals in corporate environments. You will facilitate the delivery of program components, aligning them with participant needs and organizational goals.

Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead and manage the execution and enhancement of programs.
• Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, including program delivery partners, industry associations, subject matter experts, and program participants, to manage, execute, and gather feedback to ensure effective program delivery.
• Mentorship Coordination: Facilitate mentorship and coaching between SMEs and industry experts to ensure participants receive valuable guidance and insights.
• Performance Monitoring: Evaluate program effectiveness based on predefined metrics and participant feedback.
• Reporting and Compliance: Maintain comprehensive records of program activities, budgets, and outcomes.
• Team Management: Work closely with different internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in program management, ideally within a startup incubator, accelerator, industry bodies, or corporate program environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to strategize and implement effective program initiatives.
• Experience in managing budgets and resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, business administration, or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar fields is a privileged advantage.

Preferred Skills

• Extensive experience managing large-scale business management or accelerator programs.
• Strong background in working with Startups, SMEs, or corporates will be highly desirable.
• Proven track record in business advisory or consulting engagements across small, medium, and large-scale businesses.

Experience

• At least 1-5 years of relevant experience in program management or business development roles.

Environment

• Location: Bengaluru
• Type: Part-Time

Salary

• Estimated salary range: ₹60,000 - ₹5,00,000

Benefits

• To be determined based on Outcomes, results and performance

Growth Opportunities

• Opportunities for career advancement within the company dependent on performance and program success.