Program Manager- Strategy

OYO; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISM seeks a Program Manager for Strategic Initiatives in Gurugram to drive cross-functional strategic programs and partnerships that support growth and market expansion. The role partners with senior leadership to translate strategy into executable programs with governance and measurable outcomes.

The candidate will manage end-to-end programs, coordinate with finance, legal, and operations, and establish governance for external partnerships, ensuring timely delivery and value realization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing strategic initiatives and programs.
• Ability to translate strategy into executable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned with PRISM's growth priorities.
• Drive end-to-end program execution including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Ensure initiatives are delivered on time with clear ownership, metrics and outcomes.
• Support identification, structuring, and execution of strategic alliances and partnerships across industry and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business, finance, legal and operations to operationalize partnerships and track impact.
• Create structured frameworks to evaluate alliance performance and strategic fit.
• Establish governance models and engagement frameworks for external stakeholders.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Job description

Program Manager -Strategic Initiatives
Location: Spaze Plazo, Sector 69, Gurugram

PRISM, a global leader in hospitality technology, operates across 35+ countries with a diverse portfolio of brands and
offerings. Expanding its portfolio to encompass Hotels, Vacation Homes, and Workspaces, PRISM manages
renowned brands like OYO Hotels, Sunday, Innov8, Motel 6, Check My Guest, Belvilla, DanCenter, and Traum-
Ferienwohnungen. Since its inception in 2013, PRISM has become one of the world's fastest-growing hotel networks,
overseeing 174K+ hotels and homes with 250K+ rooms globally. Its operations span the USA, Latin America, Europe,
India, China, Japan, Malaysia, the UAE, Indonesia, and the UK.
As one of the few Indian startups achieving profitability, PRISM boasts an EBIDTA of $100 million and aims for
tenfold growth within the next five years.

Role Overview:
We are looking for a Program Manager Strategy & Alliances to join PRISMs Strategic Initiatives team. This
role will play a critical part in driving strategic partnerships, ecosystem alliances, and high-impact cross-
functional initiatives that support PRISMs growth, market expansion, and long-term strategic objectives.
The role will work closely with senior leadership to translate strategy into execution by building strong operating
rhythms, governance structures, and measurable outcomes across alliances and strategic programs.

Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Program Management
Lead and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned with PRISMs growth priorities.
Drive end-to-end program execution including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and
stakeholder alignment.
Ensure initiatives are delivered on time with clear ownership, metrics, and outcomes.

Strategy & Alliances
Support identification, structuring, and execution of strategic alliances and partnerships across industry, ecosystem players, institutions, and external stakeholders.
Work closely with business, finance, legal, and operations teams to operationalize partnerships and track
impact and value realization.
Create structured frameworks to evaluate alliance performance and strategic fit.

Stakeholder & External Engagement
Establish governance models and engagement frameworks for managing key external stakeholders, partners,
and institutions.
Enable alignment between internal teams and external partners through clear communication, accountability,
and progress tracking.

Strategic Narrative & Reputation Enablement
Support development of consistent strategic narratives for partners and stakeholders.
Set up processes to monitor and manage PRISMs reputation across key external touchpoints, ensuring
proactive issue identification and response.

Leadership Collaboration
Partner closely with Nitin Thakur and other senior leaders to align strategic initiatives and alliances with
PRISMs long-term vision.
Act as a thought partner to leadership by bringing structure, insights, and execution discipline to complex
initiatives.

Qualifications:
Educational Background
Strong academic background with demonstrated strategic and financial understanding.
Ability to evaluate business cases, partnership models, and strategic trade-offs.

Experience
2-6 years of experience in strategy, program management, strategic alliances, corporate development,
or consulting, preferably in high-growth or technology-driven environments.

Skills
Strong program management and execution skills with the ability to manage ambiguity.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence without authority.
Analytical mindset with experience defining metrics and tracking outcomes.
Exposure to partnerships, alliances, or ecosystem strategy is highly preferred.

Key Attributes:
Strategic & Structured: Can connect long-term strategy with day-to-day execution.
Collaborative: Works effectively across teams and senior leadership.
Outcome-Oriented: Focused on measurable impact and value creation.
Adaptable: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
High Integrity: Operates with transparency, ownership, and accountability.