Program Manager - Career Outreach (India)

Program Manager - Career Outreach Position: Program Manager - Career Outreach Location: Gurgaon Working Days: Monday- Saturday (Saturdays-WFH) Experience Required: 4+ years Client: Leading Business School Role Overview We are looking for a Program Manager to oversee and strengthen employer partnerships for our client. This role will focus on managing and nurturing existing relationships, ensuring consistent opportunity creation, and driving long-term engagement with partner organizations. This is a high-ownership role requiring strong stakeholder management, structured execution, and the ability to ensure partnerships translate into meaningful outcomes for students. Roles and Responsibilities Employer Relationship Management - Own and nurture relationships with existing employer partners (founders, HR leaders, functional teams) - Drive repeat engagement and deepen partnerships over time - Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts Opportunity Oversight & Delivery - Oversee the creation and execution of internships, live projects, and full-time roles - Ensure roles are well-defined and aligned with program timelines and student readiness - Guide the end-to-end process: coordination, interviews, feedback, and closures Pipeline & Performance Management - Track partnership health, opportunity pipelines, and conversion metrics - Ensure disciplined follow-ups and timely closures across opportunities - Identify gaps and work towards improving outcomes from existing relationships Strategic & Process Improvements - Improve systems, workflows, and employer engagement processes - Support initiatives like employer events, networking formats, and engagement programs - Contribute to scaling the function through better structure and processes Collaboration - Work closely with internal teams to align opportunities with student readiness and timelines - Guide/mentor team members managing outreach or execution, where required Requirements - Experience in account management, partnerships, employer relations, or similar roles - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - High ownership, strong follow-through, and structured working style - Ability to manage multiple partnerships and drive outcomes - Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; CRM familiarity is a plus Good-to-have - Experience in startups or rapid-paced environments - Familiarity with D2C, consumer, fintech, SaaS, or consulting sectors - Experience with CRM tools like HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce .