Assistant Manager

About Purplle Purplle is on a mission to help people convert their passion into a livelihood We empower individuals to learn practical skills in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional education allowing them to transform their passion into a sustainable profession We are building a dynamic learning platform to enable individuals to grow and become gainfully employed within the beauty industry We are looking for a visionary Program Manager someone who is smart hands-on and a strategic thinker to conceptualize build and run our new learning academy from the ground up This role is about defining how we will successfully enter the training space and create a self-sustaining talent engine As the Academy Lead Manager your primary role is to act as the founding conceptualizer and program architect You will spearhead a high-impact two-phased project that establishes our in-house training capabilities and simultaneously builds a talent pipeline through strategic external partnerships Phase 1 Conceptualizing and Launching the Purplle In-House Academy You will be responsible for the end-to-end vision design and launch of our internal academy focused on training world-class retail sales performers for the beauty industry Vision Framework Conceptualize and define the Academy s overarching framework operational blueprint and market entry strategy Program Architecture Be the primary program manager utilizing processes to develop comprehensive business plans define the project pipeline track progress against strategic milestones and continuously communicate the vision and progress Curriculum Design Plan and oversee all core strategic aspects including Curriculum Structure in conjunction with SMEs learner journey from Onboarding through program execution ensuring Successful Graduation and facilitating structured Placement into the Purplle retail sales force Learner Engagement Own the process of attracting and signing up the inaugural cohorts This involves defining the messaging for interested learners executing on-ground outreach and events and refining the value proposition of our courses Growth Strategy Identify and develop strategies to continuously grow the Academy s reach capacity and overall impact Phase 2 Defining External Talent Pipelines Partnerships You will strategically build and manage collaborations with leading vocational and beauty academies across India to ensure a healthy consistent intake of pre-trained talent for our store pool Strategic Partnerships Negotiate build and maintain strategic partnerships with institutions like TATA Strive VLCC Lakme Regional AWWA and other locally run academies Collaboration Management Oversee and strategically support all phases of the external collaborations ensuring a seamless and high-quality flow of talent into our system Industry Relations Develop and nurture relationships with vocational schools and strengthening industry partnerships to enhance the Academy s credibility Structural Planning Guide the development of vocational programs and placement strategies to successfully integrate graduates into the workforce Forecasting Modeling Create detailed development plans and accurate growth projections for the Academy s capacity resource needs and placement numbers Stakeholder Alignment Manage and support all strategic phases of the Academy and external collaborations ensuring clear alignment across internal teams and external partners Conceptual Thinking Ownership A strong drive for success the ability to visualize a complex program from scratch and translate that vision into an actionable plan Takes ownership and drives execution efficiently Strategic Planning Exceptional planning and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize strategic tasks manage multiple initiatives and effectively delegate operational tasks Commercial Acumen A keen business sense focused on building a model that is sustainable scalable and delivers measurable growth and long-term value Communication Influence Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to persuade impact and influence internal and external stakeholders toward a shared vision Networking Negotiation Proven ability to quickly negotiate and build networks with both people and companies to establish partnerships Adaptability Highly adaptable and flexible capable of responding quickly to the initial demands of building a new business vertical and evolving the strategy as needed Business Intelligence Strong research and strategic modeling skills to inform the academy s direction and future growth Build from Scratch This is a foundational role where you are the architect of a major new business channel your vision will directly shape the future of our talent pipeline Thriving Market Opportunity Join us on an exhilarating journey as we build a platform for passion skills in a vibrant high-growth market Empowerment Play a direct role in generating employment opportunities and uplifting individuals by establishing and maintaining productive industry partnerships Why join Purplle Build from Scratch This is a foundational role where you are the architect of a major new business channel your vision will directly shape the future of our talent pipeline Thriving Market Opportunity Join us on an exhilarating journey as we build a platform for passion skills in a vibrant high-growth market Empowerment Play a direct role in generating employment opportunities and uplifting individuals by establishing and maintaining productive industry partnerships