Playto Labs - Assistant Manager - Skill Development Programs (2-5 yrs)

Company Description :

- Playto Labs is a startup by IIT Kanpur alumni working to make kids future-ready through innovative curriculum and hardware kits.

- We are pioneers in developing next-gen STEM and Robotics toys, games, and curriculum.

- Our products stand out as they enable kids to acquire future-ready skills through play, a unique approach in the market.

- Playto Labs is building world-class products from India and has customers in 38 countries.

-The current core team at Playto Labs has earlier built Skyfi Labs, where they developed 100+ experiential learning products for UG level students, authored papers in experiential learning and won awards.

- Those products have paying customers from 67 countries and are rated 4.6+/5 on Google and FB with 1000+ reviews.

- With such a background, the team is now working on building highly engaging learning-by-doing products for kids.

- Playto Labs has raised funding from some amazing angel investors who have successfully built and exited startups.

- Many of them are our customers too and love our products for their kids!.

Job Description:

- Oversee the end-to-end management of skill development programs, from planning to execution and evaluation.

- Collaborate with internal teams, training partners, and external stakeholders to align program objectives and ensure smooth implementation.

- Monitor program progress, manage risks, and ensure the timely delivery of program outcomes.

- Conduct on-site visits to manage operations, resolve challenges, and maintain quality standards.

- Analyze program performancemetrics and prepare comprehensivereports for stakeholders.

- Identify areas for improvementand recommend strategies to enhance program impact and efficiency.

- Manage budgets, resources, and logisticseffectivelyto optimize program delivery.

Qualifications:

- Tech and MBA with a minimum of 2 years of experience in program management.

- Proven ability to multitask and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

- Willingness to travel frequently for on-site program management.

- Develop and implement comprehensive plans for skill development programs, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Collaborate with internal teams, training partners, and external stakeholders to define program goals and deliverables.

- Monitor the progress of ongoing programs and ensure timely achievement of milestones. o Work closely with stakeholders to align program objectives and address concerns.

- Foster strong relationships with training partners, vendors, and other collaborators to ensure seamless program execution. Conduct regular on-site visits to oversee program operations and maintain quality standards.

- Troubleshoot operational challenges, implementing effective solutions to ensure program continuity.

- Analyze program performance metrics to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. o Prepare detailed reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications and Skills - B.Tech and MBA degree from a recognized institution. A minimum of 2 years of experience in program management or a related field.