Associate Program Manger

ABOUT NEWTON SCHOOL:

Come be part of a rocketship that's creating a massive impact in the world of education On one side you have over a million college graduates every year with barely 5% employability rates and on the other side, there are thousands of companies struggling to find talent. Newton School aims to bridge this massive gap through it's personalised learning platform. We are building an online Institute and solving the deep problem of employability of graduates. We have a strong core team consisting of alumni from IIT's and IIM's, having several years of industry experience in companies like Unacademy, Inmobi, Ola, Microsoft - among others. On this mission, we are backed by some of the most respected investors around the world, - RTP Global, Nexus Venture Partners and a slew of angel investors including CRED's Kunal Shah, Flipkart's Kalyan Krishnamoorthy, Unacademy and Razorpay founders, Udaan's Sujeet Kumar among others.

About The Role:-

Newton School of Technology (NST) is seeking an Associate Program Manager to champion process excellence, cross-functional alignment, and continuous innovation across the admissions lifecycle. This role will work closely with Admissions (MoFU/BoFU), Growth (ToFU), Product, and Operations teams to build scalable frameworks and drive strategic initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and long-term impact of our admissions processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Coordinate and enable collaboration across Admissions, Growth, Product, and Operations to ensure all processes align with NST's goals and values.
• Framework & Process Design: Develop, document, and operationalize scalable frameworks, best practices, and quality standards to streamline the full admissions journey.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, evaluate workflows, and launch data-driven initiatives to optimize efficiency, student quality, and conversions at every stage.
• Innovation & Piloting: Lead experimentation with new tools, engagement strategies, and processes, ensuring measurable advancements in admissions outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate regular updates, workshops, and retrospectives with functional leads; build consensus on priorities and surface actionable insights.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Analyze performance data, synthesize program-level learnings, and present dashboards/solutions to drive action across stakeholders.
• Change Advocacy: Champion adoption of new policies, technologies, and process upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.
• Culture Enablement: Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning by embedding NST's values into frameworks, rituals, and decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of program management, process excellence, or operations experience (preferably in high-growth/start-up environments)
• Proven ability to align diverse teams, influence without authority, and deliver results in matrixed organizations.
• Experience in building/scaling processes, systems, or frameworks impacting multiple functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills—able to connect high-level strategy with operational execution.

Why NST?

You will have the autonomy and influence to shape how talent is attracted, evaluated, and enrolled for a high-impact, industry-relevant tech program. The environment is ambitious, mission-driven, and values innovation and outcome. You'll work with some of the most dynamic leaders in tech education, helping thousands of students begin their journey toward meaningful careers.