Associate – Program Management - CAS

Indian School of Business; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Indian School of Business seeks an Associate – Program Management (Regional SPOC) to manage end-to-end placement operations for a defined region, coordinating job postings, shortlists, interviews, offers and onboarding with Regional Manager and internal teams.

The role requires 1–2 years of relevant experience, strong MS Excel/PowerPoint skills and familiarity with CRM tools. You will handle multiple recruiter accounts and ensure timely communication and invoicing across CBDs.

Qualifications

• : Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Management/Operations preferred).
• : Basic understanding of placement processes or program management is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end placement operations for an assigned region (job postings, shortlisting, interviews, offers, invoicing, onboarding).
• Coordinate with Regional Manager, CBD team, S&E and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of placement activities.
• Manage multiple recruiter accounts, coordinate with students and internal teams; ensure postings, shortlists, interview scheduling and invoicing are timely.
• Maintain accuracy, responsiveness and strong stakeholder coordination; multitask during peak cycles with attention to detail.

Skills

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Associate – Program Management (Regional SPOC)

Job Title: Associate

Reports to Position: Regional Manager – CAS Program Management

Band: As applicable

Job Purpose

To execute end-to-end placement operations for an assigned region by managing job postings, coordinating shortlisting and interviews, supporting recruiter interactions, handling offers and invoicing, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for students and recruiters.

Job Outline

As an Associate – Program Management (Regional SPOC) in the Career Advancement Services (CAS) department, the job holder is responsible for managing the execution layer of placement operations for a specific region. The incumbent will work closely with the Regional Manager, CBD team, Student Engagement (S&E), and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all placement-related activities.

The role involves handling multiple recruiter accounts, coordinating with students and internal teams, and ensuring all activities such as job postings, shortlist communication, interview scheduling support, offer management, and invoicing are completed within defined timelines.

The job holder is expected to maintain high levels of accuracy, responsiveness, and stakeholder coordination, contributing to a seamless placement experience. The role requires the ability to multitask, manage high volumes of transactions during peak cycles, and maintain strong attention to detail.

Job Specification

Knowledge / Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (Management/Operations preferred)
• Basic understanding of placement processes or program management is an advantage

Skills

Technical:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data handling
• Familiarity with portals/CRM tools (Salesforce or similar preferred)
• Basic understanding of invoicing and data tracking

Behavioural:

• Strong communication and coordination skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Strong ownership and accountability

Experience

• 1–2 years of experience in operations, program management, or coordination roles
• Experience in handling multiple stakeholders preferred
• Exposure to academic or placement environments is an added advantage

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & Performance Indicators

Sl.No - KRA - KPI

1.Regional Coordination & Responsibilities - a) Job postings, shortlists & offers across assigned CBDs (PGP & PGP YL) – released within 6 hours of request with ≥98% accuracy. b) Invoice follow-up & collection (Co25). c) Salesforce & Admission Data, Document Verification, Consent Forms

2.CAS PPT- PGP Co26 & YL - Co27 - a) Coordinating with CBDs and ASA for venue of PPT/CAS events. b) Notifying Logistics spocs on Venue for required arrangements c) sharing event reports and recorded PPTs for stakeholder visibility

3.Portal Enhancements and UAT - a) Drafting BRDs & Reviewing PRDs for Milestones b) Building Scenarios & User Acceptance Testing c) Functional alignment to Placement policy

4.Miscellaneous Activities - a) Assisting in IC hiring (assessments & selection), building training content. b) Creating Student & Recruiter Modules & Documentation. c) Supporting the team in completion of common activities like Profile Corrections, Consent Form Activation, Exit Process.

5.Placement Readiness - a) Smooth execution of physical/hybrid placements b) Plan interview-room & floor layouts, & service off-season placement processes across companies c) Manage student travel logistics

Any Other Significant Input

• Willingness to work extended hours during placement cycles
• Ability to handle high transaction volumes with accuracy
• Strong coordination with multiple stakeholders