Program Manager

ESP Engineered; Kozhikode; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a proactive Program Manager to work on critical strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment in Calicut, Kerala. The ideal candidate should have over a year of experience in startups, strong project management skills, and a tier-1 degree. Responsibilities include leading projects, streamlining processes, and driving decision-making with data. This on-site role requires immediate availability and offers an opportunity to build impactful projects from the ground up.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced startup (Founder’s Office / Growth / Strategy / Ops).
• Strong project management and execution skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the leadership team on strategic initiatives.
• Lead project planning, tracking, execution, and coordination.
• Identify operational gaps and streamline internal processes.
• Track KPIs, generate reports, and drive data-based decisions.
• Build and maintain project documentation and dashboards.
• Be accountable for critical initiatives across departments.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Google Sheets

Experience in startup environment

Education

Tier-1 graduation (IIT / NIT / BITS / IIM)

Tools

Project tracking tools

Job description

We are looking for a Program Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about solving problems, executing plans, and driving impact across teams. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building from scratch (0 to 1)

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the leadership team on high-impact strategic and operational initiatives
• Lead project planning, tracking, execution, and cross-functional coordination
• Identify operational gaps and streamline internal processes
• Track KPIs, generate reports, and drive data-based decision-making
• Build and maintain project documentation and dashboards
• Be a single point of accountability for critical initiatives across departments

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a fast-paced startup (Founder’s Office / Growth / Strategy / Ops)
• Strong project management and execution skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and project tracking tools
• Tier-1 graduation preferred (IIT / NIT / BITS / IIM etc.)
• Must be available to join immediately
• Location: Calicut, Kerala (on-site role)