Associate Program Manager

About The Organization:

Masters' Union is a new-age business school offering industry-immersive business education

where the classes are led by top industry leaders and practitioners. It is a first-of-its-kind institute

where distinguished leaders from different walks of life have re-imagined business education in

order to create effective business professionals for the ever-changing economy. Our leadership

consists of alumni from IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League Schools like Stanford and Upenn.

The institute is strategically located in the very heart of Gurugram's business district, flanked by

several Fortune 500 companies, in order to provide the ultimate industry immersive and

hands-on learning experience from day one. The most ground-breaking feature of its Program is

that the courses are taught by CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of

Parliament, apart from distinguished global faculty from top B-schools who regularly consult with Fortune 500 companies.

In its 5 years of run, our flagship Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business

management has already surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB with

top-notch recruiters (including Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razor pay, BCG, Bain)

hiring our graduates.

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About the role:

The Associate Program Manager-Operations for the Director's Office will be responsible for

overseeing a wide range of functions critical to the success of our organization. This is a

generalist role requiring versatility, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced

environment. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication skills, strategic

thinking abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Stakeholder Management:

- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, vendors, and

industry influencers.

- Identify partnership opportunities to support the strategic objectives of the Founder's Office and

the organization as a whole.

- Represent the company at external events, conferences, and networking functions.

Finance and Budgeting:

- Work closely with the finance department to manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting

for the Founder's Office initiatives.

- Monitor expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and optimize financial processes.

- Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.

Operations Management:

- Streamline operational workflows and processes to enhance efficiency and productivity.

- Identify operational bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve overall performance.

Executive Assistant (EA) Activities:

- Manage day-to-day executive support tasks, ensuring smooth operations for the Founder's

Office.

- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and handle correspondence.

- Act as a liaison between the founder and other stakeholders, ensuring timely communication

and follow-up.

Cross-Functional Team Management:

- Oversee and coordinate activities across various departments on behalf of the founder.

- Facilitate communication and alignment between teams to ensure execution of the company's

strategic objectives.

- Address any challenges or roadblocks across functions, ensuring smooth and effective

collaboration.

Required Skills:

- Excellent quantitative, analytical communication and problem-solving skills.

- Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and verbal skills.

- Ability to manage, implement and evaluate department operations.

- Ability to establish department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.-

Independent facilitator with proven organizational ability and skill for handling multiple tasks

simultaneously