Associate Program Manager

About Us:

At Vahan, we are building the first AI powered recruitment marketplace for India s 300 million strong Blue Collar workforce, opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures.

Already India s largest recruitment platform, Vahan is supported by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm), and leading executives from Google and Facebook.

Our customers include names like Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto, and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to recruit for the workforces of some of the most recognized companies in the country.

Our vision is ambitious: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide, empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. We aim to impact over a billion lives worldwide, creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity.

If our vision excites you, Vahan might just be your next adventure. We re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.
About the Role:

As an Associate Program Manager, Founder s Office, you will be at the center of high-impact projects, driving execution and operational excellence across the company. You will work closely with leadership to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives, implement scalable systems, and optimize organizational processes. This role requires a sharp analytical mindset, a problem-solving attitude, and the ability to bring structure to fast-moving priorities.
If you re looking for a role that provides exposure across multiple functions and the opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly scaling company, this is it.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Drive Execution & Accountability: Track and follow up on action items across teams, ensuring timely progress and seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
• Build & Manage Data Systems: Identify key business metrics, collaborate with stakeholders to build scalable data systems that provide visibility into performance.
• Own Reporting & Reviews: Lead the reporting cadence across weekly and monthly business reviews, continuously improving reporting structures and meeting efficiency.
• Automate & Optimize Processes: Leverage tools and technology to drive automation, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the adoption of streamlined workflows.
• Support Category Expansion: Conduct research on new categories and support expansion efforts, working closely with leadership and business teams to identify and evaluate new opportunities.
• Lead Special Initiatives: Take ownership of high-impact initiatives that improve Vahan s value offerings to each of the ecosystem partners.
• Enhance Organizational Efficiency: Identify bottlenecks in company-wide systems and processes, driving solutions that improve efficiency and effectiveness across teams.

You ll Thrive in This Role If You:

• Have 1-3 years of experience in program management, operations or consulting.
• Are a structured thinker with strong analytical skills, possessing a great grasp of Excel and SQL
• Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills, working seamlessly across teams and leadership levels.
• Are highly detail-oriented and proactive, ensuring that action items never fall through the cracks.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments, adapting quickly to new challenges and taking ownership of high-impact projects.

At Vahan, you ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a sector that touches millions of lives. We re committed to not only advancing the livelihoods of our workforce but also, in taking care of the people who make this mission possible. Here s what we offer:

Unlimited PTO: Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance: We ve got you covered with plans designed to support you and your loved ones.
Monthly Wellness Leaves: Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most.
Competitive Pay: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger where your work drives real, positive change in the world.