Program Manager

About NIAT:

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). In February 2023, NxtWave raised 275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of Indias unicorns.

NxtWave is one of Indias fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

As an official partner for NSDC under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and Startup India, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence. The startup has received accolades such as 'The Greatest Brand in Education' in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house. NxtWave has also been honored with the "Startup Spotlight Award 2023" by T-Hub on its 8th Foundation Day.

Recently, NxtWave's founders, Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula, were honored in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their exceptional contribution to transforming the tech education landscape in India.

Presently, NxtWave has paid subscribers from 647+ districts across India. In just 2.5 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1700+ companies, including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

Roles & Responsibilities – Program Manager (PM)

• Serve as the strategic bridge between NIAT leadership and University management, driving seamless coordination and alignment.
• Own the end-to-end execution of university engagement programs — from planning and onboarding to readiness reviews and student experience delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and empower Associate Program Managers (APMs) and on-ground teams to ensure operational excellence and accountability.
• Drive milestone-based execution (N+Day plan) with precision using Lovable Tracker dashboards and performance metrics.
• Conduct readiness audits, review meetings, and quality evaluations to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure flawless student onboarding and engagement, creating a structured and supportive environment for all stakeholders.
• Monitor and govern vendor operations, ensuring infrastructure, logistics, and service standards meet NIAT benchmarks.
• Identify risks and escalate strategically, ensuring proactive resolution and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Deliver data-driven insights, reports, and dashboards for leadership visibility and decision-making.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement across all program touchpoints.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Any degree is preferred.
• Experience: 2–6 years in operations, education management, or project coordination.
• Skills: Leadership, stakeholder management, data analysis, Excel/Google Sheets, communication, multitasking.
• Competencies: Ownership, strategic execution, empathy, adaptability, and accountability.

Performance Indicators

• 100% milestone completion (N+Day plan adherence).
• High stakeholder satisfaction (University & NIAT teams).
• APM team performance & reporting quality.
• 90% quality compliance in audits and reviews.

Travel Requirement

Frequent travel to universities for coordination, review meetings, and quality checks.

Language Proficiency:

• English (Mandatory)
• Telugu (Mandatory)
• Hindi (Mandatory)

Location:

• Hyderabad & other locations where NIAT partnered Universities are present.

Work Timings:

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Monday to Saturday
• 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Incentives: Performance Based Incentives

CTC: 10.8 to 14.4 LPA