Assistant Manager Program – Strategic Initiatives

Job Title: Assistant Manager Program Strategic Initiatives

Location: Bangalore

About upGrad

upGrad is one of Indias largest online higher education companies, partnering with top-tier universities and industry leaders to deliver outcome-driven learning experiences. We are on a mission to transform formal education and empower the next generation of professionals across India and beyond.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Program Manager to lead strategic initiatives with our university partners. This role is core to our mission of scaling high-impact programs, driving topline growth, and positioning our partner universities as industry leaders in the online higher education space.

Key Responsibilities

Drive Strategic Projects: Lead and execute high-growth initiatives in collaboration with university partners to scale programs and improve topline performance.

Cross-functional Leadership: Coordinate across internal teamsSales, Marketing, Academics, Product, Operationsto align efforts and deliver on shared goals.

Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary interface with senior university stakeholders to ensure long-term alignment, trust, and success.

Performance Management: Monitor and analyze key business metrics to ensure initiatives are meeting defined targets and identify new opportunities for improvement.

Autonomous Execution: Take complete ownership of projects from ideation to execution with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Market and Industry Awareness: Stay updated on higher education trends, regulatory developments, and competitor movements to guide strategic direction.

Who Were Looking For

Experience: 2+ years of experience in program/project management, business consulting, strategy, or operationspreferably in the education, B2B or high-value consumer tech space

Education: Graduate/MBA from a top-tier institution like IIT, IIM, BITS

Skills & Attributes:

o Strong analytical and problem-solving ability

o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

o High ownership and ability to thrive in ambiguity

o Bias for action and results-driven mindset

o Passion for education and impact-led work

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to shape the future of online higher education in India

Work with top academic institutions and strategic thinkers

Fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment with a high degree of autonomy

Be part of a purpose-driven company that values innovation, execution, and scale

Ready to build the future of online higher education with us? Apply now and be a part of the upGrad growth story.