Associate Program Manager

About the company:-

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world's most advanced technology roles.

About The Role-

We are looking for a dynamic Associate Program Manager to join our team at Newton School of Technology. In this role, you will focus on identifying and solving day-to-day operational challenges in the growth domain. The ideal candidate will excel at uncovering bottlenecks, implementing immediate solutions, and establishing scalable processes to ensure smooth admission operations and exceptional learning experiences.

Key Responsibilities-

• Identify and analyze day-to-day operational challenges in the admission funnel and team efficiency.
• Develop and implement solutions to resolve immediate issues and enhance operational efficiency.
• Work closely with teams to uncover bottlenecks and create streamlined workflows.
• Set up scalable processes to support the learning ecosystem as the organization grows.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth execution.
• Track the effectiveness of implemented solutions and refine them using feedback and data insights.
  

Requirements-

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. (MBA Preferred)
• 2-3 years of experience in Program Team, Operations Manager, or similar role.
• Strong problem-solving skills with focus on execution and delivering results.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in designing and scaling operational processes.
• Data-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel or other analytical tools.
• Knowledge of educational processes or EdTech is a strong advantage.
  

Skills & Traits-

• Analytical thinker with a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and effective at cross-functional coordination.
• Process-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Ability to translate data and insights into actionable solutions.
  

Benefits-

• Exposure to academic operations and EdTech program management.
• Opportunity to work on scalable process design and operational strategy.
• Collaboration with leadership to drive high-impact initiatives.
• Certificate of employment and potential for career growth within NST.
• Hands-on experience in data-driven operational decision-making.