Program Manager - Strategic Projects

Medhavi Skills University; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Leadership role in a growing platform

Job summary

Medhavi Skills University is seeking a Program Manager - Strategic Projects to drive enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and business transformation. The role reports to the GCSO and coordinates with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Operations, Technology, and Marketing.

You will translate priorities into actionable projects, create governance frameworks, and enable disciplined execution with measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent required or preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in strategy, execution, or consulting.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth organizations is preferred.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and governance of strategic initiatives.
• Develop roadmaps, milestones, owners, timelines, dependencies, and KPIs.
• Prepare executive dashboards and governance reports for reviews.

Skills

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

Executive communication

Education

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Medhavi Skills University (MSU) is a government-notified private State Skills University established under a State Act in Sikkim in 2021, dedicated to advancing quality skill-integrated higher education and entrepreneurship. Recognised by the UGC and aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, MSU is a pioneer in converging the skilling ecosystem with formal higher education through its “Industry as Campus” model. The University collaborates extensively with industries and Skill Development Institutes to deliver work-integrated degree programs embedding structured on-the-job training within the curriculum. MSU is a recognised Awarding Body under NCVET, empanelled with DGT and serves as an anchor university partner with NSDC and the PMU of NSDC International- collectively reinforcing its demand-driven, industry-co-led academic framework. Ranked 4th among India’s Top Skill Universities in the Outlook ICARE Rankings 2025 and supported by over 11 defence partnerships along with multiple national recognitions, MSU stands among India’s leading skill-integrated higher education institutions.

Established in 2013, Medhavi Group is a unified ecosystem comprising MSU and various skill- promoting organisations, dedicated to advancing skill development, vocational training, and industry- integrated higher education. With a strong outcome-driven approach, the Group has trained over 6 lakh learners, achieving more than 70% employability outcomes, and currently supports 20,000+ active students across its diverse programs. Medhavi Group continues to bridge the gap between education and employment by building scalable, industry-aligned talent pathways across India. Work Integrated Skill based Higher Education (WISE) is Medhavi’s flagship industry-integrated initiative built on the principle of “Industry as Campus. “It combines academic learning with structured on-the job training, ensuring students graduate with real work experience and industry-ready skills. Through deep, outcome-driven partnerships with over 300+ leading industry and skill partners across 26+ sectors including Hyundai, Mahindra, IHG Group, Nephroplus, Barbeque Nation, Nexus Select Malls, ClassPlus, Tata Electronics, Marriott, ITC, and others- WISE enables learners to acquire role- specific competencies directly within live business environments. WISE creates a demand-driven talent pipeline for industries that enhances employability, improves workforce productivity and bridges the industry skill gap.

Medhavi Skills University is seeking an exceptionally driven, highly structured and execution-focused Program Manager - Strategic Projects to work closely with the Group Chief Strategy Officer (GCSO) in driving enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, business transformation programs, and critical projects across the Medhavi Group. The incumbent will serve as the execution engine for strategic priorities, ensuring that leadership decisions are

translated into actionable plans, measurable outcomes, and sustainable business impact. This role requires an individual who can seamlessly bridge strategy and execution by partnering with senior leaders, coordinating cross-functional teams, removing execution bottlenecks, and maintaining governance across multiple high-priority initiatives. The role is designed for professionals who thrive in high-growth, dynamic environments and possess the ability to manage ambiguity, influence stakeholders without formal authority, and independently drive complex projects from conception to successful completion. This is not a traditional project management role. It is a strategic execution role that demands business acumen, analytical thinking, exceptional communication skills, structured problem-solving, and relentless ownership. The Program Manager will play a pivotal role in enabling leadership to focus on strategic decision-making by ensuring disciplined execution, governance, and accountability across enterprise initiatives.

Key responsibilities:

1. Strategic Program Management

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful closure of strategic initiatives assigned by the GCSO.
• Translate organizational priorities into structured project plans with defined milestones, owners,timelines, dependencies, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop detailed implementation roadmaps for enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and project execution.
• Drive end-to-end ownership of multiple concurrent strategic programs.
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed timelines and quality standards.

2. Transformation Initiatives

• Drive organization-wide transformation initiatives aimed at improving business effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of new business models, operational improvements, and strategic interventions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and organizational efficiency.
• Champion a culture of innovation and execution excellence.
• Establish governance frameworks for strategic projects.
• Develop standardized project management methodologies and reporting mechanisms.
• Create project dashboards, trackers, and executive reports.
• Monitor project health through defined KPIs and governance metrics.
• Facilitate periodic project review meetings with leadership.
• Ensure timely escalation of project risks and critical issues.

4. Cross-functional Project Leadership

• Collaborate with Business Heads, Functional Leaders, HR, Finance, Operations, Technology,Marketing, and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate decision-making through structured discussions.
• Promote collaboration and accountability across teams.

5. Strategic Planning & Business Support

• Support and lead strategic HR projects assigned time to time.
• Lead policy drafting, review and implementation.
• Drive process improvement and HR automation initiatives.
• Prepare business cases and project presentations for monthly/ quarterly/ annual review.
• Ensure timely implementation of HR transformation initiatives.

6. Executive Governance & Reviews

• Prepare executive dashboards and governance reports.
• Develop leadership presentations for Board and Management reviews.
• Track strategic KPIs and business performance indicators.
• Monitor project progress against defined milestones.
• Ensure action points from leadership meetings are tracked to closure.

7. Business Analytics & Decision Support

• Analyse operational and strategic business data.
• Develop meaningful insights to support leadership decisions.
• Build executive dashboards and analytical reports.
• Identify business risks, trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Present actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Identify execution risks across projects.
• Develop mitigation plans for critical issues.
• Escalate risks proactively to leadership.
• Ensure continuity of strategic initiatives despite changing priorities.

9. Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with senior leadership and business teams.
• Influence stakeholders through structured communication and data-driven recommendations.
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and business execution.
• Maintain transparency and accountability throughout project lifecycles.

10. Special Projects

• Lead high-impact projects assigned directly by the Founder or GCSO.
• Support new business initiatives, strategic partnerships, and organizational priorities.
• Manage confidential assignments requiring strategic thinking and discretion.
• Represent the Strategic Programs Office in cross-functional forums as required.

Why this role matters?

As the Medhavi Group continues its rapid expansion across multiple business verticals, geographies, and strategic partnerships, the complexity of execution has grown significantly. While strategic direction is established by leadership, the successful implementation of these initiatives requires dedicated ownership, structured governance, and continuous cross-functional collaboration.The Program Manager - Strategic Projects will act as the critical link between strategy formulation and execution by ensuring that key initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational

priorities.

• MBA or equivalent exposure is a plus; Tier 1 or Tier 2 institutions preferred;
• 5-7 years of progressive experience; backgrounds in consulting, founder’s office, startup operations or strategy roles.
• Experience in fast-paced, high-growth organizations preferred.

What We Offer?

• Opportunity to architect and scale a future-focused, industry-integrated higher education ecosystem.
• Competitive compensation with performance-linked incentives.
• Leadership role in a rapidly growing national skills and university platform.
• The opportunity to create a measurable impact on employability and workforce transformation at scale.

Medhavi Skills University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.