Deputy Manager - Program

• Strategic Program Execution
  • Drive and track execution of high-priority initiatives across sales, service delivery, and engineering.
  • Work with Heads of Departments and Business Leadership to monitor progress, flag roadblocks, and ensure timely execution.
• Partnership Development & Evaluation
  • Identify and evaluate potential partners (OEMs, MDR providers, GRC platforms, etc.).
  • Support initial discussions, capability mapping, and strategic fit assessment.
  • Draft term sheets, partnership models, and internal approval notes (NFAs).
• Market Intelligence & Research
  • Conduct competitive landscape analysis, benchmark capabilities, and track developments in global OT/IT cybersecurity.
  • Support business cases for expanding into new regions, service lines, or delivery models.
• Go-to-Market Support
  • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Service Heads on solution packaging and collateral (brochures, capability decks, service line presentations).
  • Track GTM motions, including joint offerings with partners and pre-sales enablement.
• Thought Leadership Support
  • Draft blogs, articles, or talking points for senior leaders.
  • Contribute to external-facing communications such as industry whitepapers, webinars, and panel briefings.
• Internal Program Coordination
  • Align and facilitate meetings, trackers, and documents for cross-functional projects.
  • Work with finance and delivery to evaluate project viability, commercial models, and resource planning.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Program/project management and stakeholder engagement
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and collaborative tools
• Understanding of cybersecurity business models and OT/IT domains preferred

Personality Traits

• Self-starter with a high sense of ownership
• Structured thinker with attention to detail
• Curious and resourceful—keen to learn across technical, business, and market domains
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with senior stakeholders and partners
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shaping clarity

Qualifications:

• B.Tech / BE in Computer Science or related field
• Courses or certifications in cybersecurity, strategy, or program management a plus.

Experience:

• 2–4 years of experience in cybersecurity, tech strategy, or consulting domains.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination, business planning, or tech partnerships.
• Experience supporting a founder/CEO or strategy head in early-stage/growth-stage environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity domain.