Program Manager

Stanford University

India

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements

Opportunities for continuous learning

Job summary

Stanford University is seeking a Program Manager for the Seed Transformation Program in South Asia. This role involves coordinating logistics and faculty support to enhance learning experiences for SME leaders. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and significant experience in program delivery and stakeholder management, along with a commitment to empowering entrepreneurs in developing economies.

Qualifications

5+ years in program delivery, learning operations, event management.
Experience with SMEs, startups, and business leaders is preferred.
Exposure to South Asia's entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics and operational activities for the Seed Transformation Program.
Support faculty and manage participant communication.
Maintain content updates on the Learning Management System.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Operational Execution

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Learning Management System (Canvas)

Zoom

Google Workspace

Job description

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Stanford India Pvt. Ltd. is excited to announce an opening for the Program Manager (Seed Transformation Program) position at Stanford Seed in South Asia.

We are seeking qualified candidates to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission. A Program Manager ensures seamless delivery of the Seed Transformation Program by coordinating curriculum logistics, faculty support, and participant experience, enabling impactful learning journeys for SME leaders across South Asia.

About Stanford Seed

Building on Stanford's decades-long history of educating innovators in Silicon Valley, Stanford Seed has been bringing this innovative mindset and practical business training to entrepreneurs in South Asia for the past eight years, making a significant impact in the region.

Seed is a Stanford Graduate School of Business-led (GSB) initiative that's working to end the cycle of global poverty. We believe that business is one of the most powerful engines of change to move developing economies to greater prosperity. To maximize our impact, we're working on multiple fronts and across multiple horizons. We partner with entrepreneurs in emerging markets to build thriving enterprises that transform lives. For more information about the Seed program, please visit seed.stanford.edu.

Position Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for the seamless delivery and execution of the Stanford Seed Transformation Program (STP) in South Asia. The role entails coordinating with faculty, participants, global Seed teams, and local stakeholders to ensure a high-quality program experience: both in-person and virtual. This is a hands-on role requiring meticulous planning, communication, and execution, with a deep commitment to excellence and impact.

In this role, your primary duties and responsibilities will include:

Program Operations & Delivery
Coordinate all logistics and operational activities related to the Seed Transformation Program (STP), including scheduling, room setup, faculty support, and classroom technology (in-person and Zoom).
Serve as the program registrar, maintaining participation records and tracking key milestones.
Prepare and disseminate faculty and participant materials in coordination with the global STP team and the Senior Business Transformation Advisor (Sr. BTA).
Faculty & Participant Experience
Ensure end-to-end support for Stanford GSB faculty, including pre-session coordination, in-session facilitation support, and post-session feedback.
Manage participant communication and engagement, ensuring they receive timely access to learning materials, pre-reads, and relevant updates.
Create a high-quality, welcoming environment for participants and guests during Immersion Weeks.
Learning Content & Tools
Upload and maintain timely content updates on the Learning Management System (Canvas), including pre- and post-session resources.
Collaborate with the Sr. BTA and Stanford teams to secure local speakers and prior participants for specific STP sessions.
Track program feedback and evaluation metrics to support continuous improvement.
Program Visibility and Coordination
Collaborate with Stanford GSB marketing and communications teams to enhance STP visibility across relevant platforms.
Support STP recruitment activities, including event management, inventory oversight, and vendor coordination.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in program delivery, learning operations, event management, or related domains.
Prior experience supporting SMEs, startups, senior stakeholders, and/or business leaders is preferred.
Experience working with faculty, advisors, or learning consultants is a strong advantage.
Exposure to the entrepreneurship or SME ecosystem in South Asia is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with exposure to senior faculty and business leaders.
Strong project management and operational execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
A service-oriented mindset and attention to detail that ensures a smooth experience for faculty, participants, and team members.
Clear, proactive communication and comfort in remote work environments.
Mission alignment with Stanford Seed’s vision of transforming lives through entrepreneurship in emerging economies.
Familiarity with learning platforms such as Canvas and tools like Zoom and Google Workspace is desirable.

Stanford India Private Limited offers a competitive and holistic benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Key benefits include:

Comprehensive medical insurance coverage, structured leave entitlements, and statutory benefits as per applicable Indian employment laws
A competitive, compliant compensation framework, including reimbursement of approved work-related expenses such as travel and accommodation, in line with company policy
Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements
A collaborative and purpose-driven work environment that values innovation and impact
Opportunities for continuous learning and knowledge exchange within a global network

In addition, requirements include:

Be legally authorized to work in India
Comfortable with remote working and collaborating virtually with a distributed team across geographies.
Ability to travel locally and/or internationally with occasional overnight travel

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://app.hiremojo.com/mojo/ce/506250700?sourceType=92

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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