Program Manager

Company Description

Gyankosha equips individuals with both academic knowledge and essential life skills through interactive and engaging resources. Our comprehensive approach helps learners develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Gyankosha makes learning both fun and effective. We focus on fostering mental agility and analytical skills in students and adults alike.

Role Description

The Program Manager is an end-to-end ownership role that blends B2B sales, school-focussed CRM, academic programme design, and day-to-day operations. In the next 18–24 months, the position is expected to mature into a City Head mandate, leading all commercial and academic functions for a metro cluster.

Key Responsibilities

B2B Sales & School CRM

• Build and manage a 50-school sales funnel - demos, proposals, closures.

• Maintain ≥90 % renewal rate through data-driven account plans and quarterly business reviews.

Programme Operations

• Own weekly delivery cadences: timetables, facilitator deployment, logistical SLAs.

• Track KPIs (learner NPS, attendance, cost per delivery slot) on a live dashboard.

Academic Excellence

• Localise Gyankosha curricula for Grades 1-12; ensure alignment with NEP and state board norms.

• Run periodic facilitator trainings and lesson-quality audits.

Cross-Functional Buildouts

• Co-create new verticals now in "build" phase.

• Translate pilot insights into scalable SOPs and P&Ls.

What Makes anyone a Great Fit?

Go-getter mindset — you chase targets, own outcomes, and fix problems before they surface.

Start-up agility — comfort with evolving charters, minimal hand-holding, and rapid iteration.

Stakeholder fluency — can influence school leaders, parents, and internal academic teams alike.

Analytical rigour — ability to translate data into actionable dashboards and projections.

Growth hunger — ready to scale into a City Head role as soon as metrics and leadership depth allow.

Why anyone should join Us

Green-field ownership: Shape products and processes that are still on the drawing board.

Accelerated career track: Clear runway to a City Head position, with commensurate equity upside.

Impact at scale: Every programme you launch elevates learning outcomes for thousands of students.

Collaborative culture: High-energy peers who celebrate initiative and constructive dissent.

Qualifications

• Program Management, Project Coordination, and Budget Management skills
• Experience in team leadership and facilitation
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and manage timelines effectively
• Experience in educational content development and instructional design is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Management, or a related field

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