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Universal Education

Posted 27 Aug 2026

Program Manager

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Employment
Full time
Team
Education & Training
Posted
27 Aug 2026

About the role

In this role, you'll act as a crucial bridge between keeplearning, our university partners, and corporate clients. You'll stitch together innovative, high-impact academic programs in technology (AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Analytics) and business (Leadership, Management, Sales Excellence), manage end-to-end delivery; and continuously enhance learning interventions for maximum impact.


The core responsibilities for the job include the following:


University and Academic Interface:

  • Engage deeply with university partners and globally ranked business schools to ensure academic rigor and quality.
  • Collaborate with academic stakeholders, including faculty and program directors, to develop and refine program curricula.


Program Design and Development:

  • Design and stitch comprehensive learning journeys by integrating university-driven content with keeplearning's corporate learning interventions.
  • Identify, design, and implement immersive experiences (simulations, masterclasses, mentoring) tailored to technology and business audiences.


Program Delivery and Operations:

  • Lead end-to-end execution of programs, ensuring seamless delivery, exceptional learner experience, and operational efficiency.
  • Coordinate closely with internal operations teams, academic partners, faculty members, and external facilitators.


Continuous Improvement and Innovation:

  • Measure program effectiveness using participant feedback, performance metrics, and stakeholder input.
  • Continuously iterate and improve learning experiences, content delivery methods, and intervention strategies.


Stakeholder Relationship Management:

  • Actively manage relationships with corporate clients, university partners, and internal keeplearning stakeholders.
  • Ensure alignment, manage expectations, and proactively address issues or opportunities.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering (Computer Science, IT, Electronics, Electrical, or a related discipline).
  • MBA or equivalent management degree from a reputed institution.
  • 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience, specifically in academic program management, learning and development, EdTech, executive education, or related fields.
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing with universities, faculty, and corporate stakeholders.


Preferred:

  • Prior experience with technology-driven training or executive education programs in AI, data science, analytics, or business management.
  • Experience working with or within leading higher-education institutions or reputable EdTech companies.


Skills and Competencies:

  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong project and program management capabilities.
  • Structured analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Familiarity with digital learning platforms, educational technology, and online course delivery.
  • Passion for continuous learning, educational innovation, and achieving tangible learning outcomes.

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