Manager – Projects & Programs

Job Description

Emeritus is committed to teaching the skills of the future by making high quality education accessible and affordable to individuals, companies, and governments around the world. It does this by collaborating with more than 80 top tier universities across the United States, Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia, India and China. Emeritus’ short courses, degree programs, professional certificates, and senior executive programs help individuals learn new skills and transform their lives, companies and organizations. Its unique model of state-of-the-art technology, curriculum innovation, and hands-on instruction from senior faculty, mentors and coaches has educated more than 300,000 individuals across 80+ countries. Founded in 2015, Emeritus, part of Eruditus Group, has more than 1,800 employees globally and offices in Mumbai, New Delhi, Shanghai,Singapore, Palo Alto, Mexico City, New York, Boston, London, and Dubai. The company is backed by prominent investors including Accel,SS oftBank Vision Fund 2, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Leeds Illuminate, Prosus Ventures, Sequoia Capital India, and Bertelsmann. About the Role; The Manager Projects & Programs will play a pivotal role in one of the most strategic and high impact initiatives. Reporting directly to the Vice President Strategy, this individual will lead, coordinate, and execute end to end project deliverables including business planning, regulatory compliance, stakeholder coordination, and operational readiness. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities and experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Key Responsibilities; Project Planning & Strategy Lead the development of a detailed business plan, including market analysis, financial modelling, risk assessment, and go-to-market strategy. Provide strategic support to the VP – Strategy in scoping, structuring, and scaling the university campus project. Prepare detailed project plans, milestones, and timelines ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals. Regulatory Engagement & Compliance Serve as the primary coordinator for UGC and other relevant regulator interactions in India. Work closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure all documentation, representations, and submissions meet regulatory expectations. Handhold the partner international university throughout the regulatory approval journey, acting as a knowledgeable and responsive liaison. Stakeholder Management Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including university partners, government bodies, consultants, and internal teams. Facilitate decision-making forums and ensure alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. Build and maintain relationships with key contacts in the education and regulatory ecosystem. Operational Readiness Collaborate with functional leads (academics, infrastructure, marketing, admissions, finance) to ensure operational workstreams are progressing in tandem with the strategic plan. Track dependencies, flag bottlenecks, and proactively drive issue resolution. Contribute to setting up project governance, operating frameworks, and initial team structures as the campus evolves. Reporting & Documentation Maintain clear and regular project updates, dashboards, and reports for leadership. Prepare presentations, board-level documentation, and regulator-ready dossiers. Desired Qualifications & Experience 6–10 years of experience in project management, strategy, higher education, consulting, or related domains. Prior exposure to regulatory frameworks in Indian higher education (UGC, AICTE, etc.) is a strong advantage. Proven track record of leading complex cross-functional projects with external stakeholders. MBA, Master’s in Public Policy, Higher Education, or equivalent preferred. Key Skills & Attributes Strategic mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent project management and organizational capabilities. Ability to communicate confidently with senior stakeholders and government representatives. Hands-on attitude with a bias toward execution. Passion for education, innovation, and building impactful institutions. Emeritus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Show more Show less