Program Manager - Data Science & AI

Masters Union; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Masters Union in India is seeking a Program Manager for the Undergraduate Programme in Data Science AI. You will drive planning, coordination, and execution of academic initiatives, manage faculty relationships, and oversee program operations to enhance student learning experiences.

You will act as a key liaison among instructors and departments, develop engaging course emails, and help deliver industry-aligned learning experiences with a strong focus on Data Science and AI.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in the higher-ed space.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• High ownership, diligence and self-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline and conduct academic and practitioner outreach for the MU Undergraduate Programme in Data Science AI.
• Engage with stakeholders to address needs and course expectations.
• Maintain trackers and monitor course schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary POC between departments and instructors.
• Design compelling emails and content to drive engagement.
• Collect feedback on faculty performance and drive program improvements.
• Communicate effectively with faculty using data science/AI knowledge.

Skills

Data Science AI knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ownership mindset

Adaptability

Education

Experience in higher education

Job description

About Masters? Union

Founded in 2020, Masters? Union is a new-age, industry-led university focused on business, technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. Built around learning by doing, the institution combines academics with real-world projects, startup building, and global exposure, with the ambition of becoming one of the world?s top business schools and multidisciplinary universities over the next two decades.

Today, Masters? Union has nearly 3,500 students across undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive programs, with almost half being experienced professionals. Spread across nearly 5 lakh square feet in Gurgaon and Manesar, the institution houses the PwC Center for Generative AI, a Bloomberg Lab, Gurgaon?s premier maker space, AI and robotics infrastructure, advanced bioengineering workshops, and startup incubation spaces, while also expanding into areas such as bioengineering and genetic engineering.

The institution is chaired by Manoj Kohli, former CEO of Bharti Airtel and former Country Head of SoftBank India. Its leadership ecosystem includes Vivek Gambhir, Pankaj Bansal, Sanjiv Bikhchandani, Amitabh Kant, and 30+ other founders, CEOs, investors, and policymakers who contribute to teaching and institution building.

Masters? Union?s flagship postgraduate program has recorded the highest average salary among MBA-equivalent programs in India, with graduates placed at firms such as Bain Company, Boston Consulting Group, Google, and Microsoft. The institution has also built one of the country?s strongest student startup ecosystems, with 10+ students pitching on Shark Tank India and 20+ students raising external funding for their ventures, alongside several successful creators and internet entrepreneurs.

About the Role

As a Program Manager for the Undergraduate Programme, you will drive the planning, coordination, and execution of academic initiatives in Data Science AI. The role involves managing faculty relationships, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, overseeing program operations, and enhancing student learning experiences. You will play a key role in curriculum delivery, engagement initiatives, and continuous program improvement while ensuring seamless execution of academic and industry-led learning experiences.

Specifically, this role will involve

• Building a pipeline and conduct academic and practitioner outreach for the MU Undergraduate Programme in Data Science AI
• Engaging with key stakeholders to understand and address their needs and course expectations effectively
• Maintaining trackers, and monitor course schedules, budgets, and deliverables to ensure program alignment
• Fostering strong relationships with all instructors and serve as the primary POC between various departments
• Designing compelling emails and content to drive engagement and interest in the courses
• Collecting feedback on faculty performance and implement enhancements to improve program effectiveness
• Possessing working knowledge of data science, AI, and related fields to communicate effectively with faculty and evaluate course relevance

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 3-5 years of experience in the higher-ed space with a preference for someone who?s studied in Delhi-NCR colleges
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive narratives
• Highly adaptable and capable of thriving in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Comes with high-on ownership, diligence, and self-driven commitment mindset