Program Manager

SmartBridge Educational Services Pvt. Ltd.

(An Enterprise of Veranda Learning Solutions Ltd.)

Job Description

About the Job role:

Job Title: Program Manager

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: As per Industry standard

Job Summary:

As an Entry Level Program Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of various projects within the organization. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with limited experience in program management to gain valuable skills and grow professionally. You will work closely with senior program managers and cross-functional teams to contribute to the successful delivery of projects.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Project Support:

 Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables under the guidance of senior program managers.

 Participate in project planning activities, including developing schedules, timelines, and resource plans.

 Support the creation and maintenance of. project documentation, such as charters, schedules, and status

reports.

Coordination and Communication:

 Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams and stakeholders.

 Schedule and organize meetings, workshops, and other project-related events.

 Maintain accurate records of meeting minutes, action items, and decisions.

Progress Tracking:

 Monitor project progress against established timelines and milestones.

 Identify and escalate issues or risks that may impact project delivery.

 Assist in analysing project data and preparing reports for senior management and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement:

 Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

 Respond to stakeholder inquiries and requests for information in a timely manner.

 Contribute to stakeholder engagement activities, such as presentations and updates.

Quality Assurance:

 Assist in ensuring that project deliverables meet quality standards and adhere to project requirements.

 Conduct periodic reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement.

 Support the implementation of corrective actions and process enhancements.

Location: Hyderabad (Onsite)

Qualifications:

Master's or Bachelors degree in marketing, Communications, or related field

Skills:

 Bachlors Degree in any Stream. Having MBA or any other business administration background is a plus

 1-2 years of experience in project management or a related field preferred (internship experience may be

considered).

 Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

 Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.

 Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

 Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) is a plus.

 PMP certification or other relevant certifications are advantageous but not required.

About Smartbridge Educational Services Pvt Ltd:

SmartBridge is an ed-tech company founded in 2015 by Amarendar Katakam, with a vision to build the next-generation talent pool. We have developed project-based experiential learning programs in partnership with industry to upskill students in emerging technologies. More than 8,00,000 students from 2500+ institutions have been engaged on our career readiness platform, SmartInternz.

About Veranda Learning Solutions:

Founded in 2018, by the Kalpathi AGS Group - Veranda Learning Solutions is a public listed education technology company that offers a bouquet of training programs for competitive exam preparation, including State Public Service Commission, Banking, Insurance, Railways, IAS, and CA, as well as a slew of professional skilling and upskilling programs.

Veranda adopts a multi-modal delivery system backed by a rigorous and disciplined learning framework. The company provides services through a host of brands: Veranda RACE, Veranda IAS, Edureka, Six Phrase, Veranda HigherEd, Edureka Learning Centre, SmartBridge, BAssure Solutions, Talent Academy and Publications, Sreedhars CCE, Educare Infra and PHIRE,