Masters Union - Program Manager - Director's Office (6-12 yrs)

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 4 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.

About the role:

The Program Manager 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 Director'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 Director's Office.

- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and handle correspondence.

- Act as a liaison between the director and other stakeholders, ensuring timely communication and follow-up.

Cross-Functional Team Management:

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

- 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.