Program Manager – Telangana & Chhattisgarh

Talent Linked Consultancy; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Linked Consultancy invites a Program Manager to Hyderabad, overseeing Telangana and Chhattisgarh markets. You will drive strategic initiatives, partner with operations leaders, and monitor performance metrics across a 1200+ portfolio while coordinating with category teams for Pharma, Generics, FMCG, and Private Labels.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, analytics, and execution in a fast-paced retail environment, with travel across the two states.

Qualifications

• MBA from a recognized institution with strong academic credentials.
• 5-8 years of experience in retail operations, business consulting, program management, or category management.
• Prior experience in pharmacy retail, FMCG retail, or organized retail chains is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in business analytics tools (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, SQL/Tableau/Power BI preferred).
• Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects and driving business outcomes.
• Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical rigour.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Telugu and Hindi preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of central & state cross functional initiatives across stores in Telangana and Chhattisgarh.
• Lead regional growth programs in coordination with category teams for Pharma, Generics, FMCG, and Private Labels.
• Monitor regional performance dashboards covering sales, margins, inventory turnover, and customer metrics.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis on underperforming stores/categories.
• Coordinate with cluster managers to resolve operational bottlenecks and scale best practices.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Execution

Stakeholder management

Communication

Business analytics

Education

MBA

Tools

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Job Description for Program Manager - Telangana & Chhattisgarh

Position

Program Manager

Location

Hyderabad (with travel across Telangana and Chhattisgarh)

Experience

5-8 years

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused professional to support the Regional Head for Telangana and Chhattisgarh in driving business growth across 1200+ diverse portfolio. This role combines strategic program management with operational excellence, serving as the growth catalyst for one of our most mature and competitive markets.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Management

Drive implementation of central & state cross functional initiatives across the stores in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, the candidate will be primarily responsible for implementation of the initiatives in close coordination with operations leaders.

Apart from central initiatives, lead regional growth programs in close coordination with category teams for Pharma, Generics, FMCG, and Private Labels and continuously monitor performance.

Business Analytics & Performance Tracking

Monitor and report regional performance dashboards covering sales, margins, inventory turnover, and customer metrics.

Conduct deep-dive analysis on underperforming stores/categories.

Generate insights from competitive intelligence in metro markets ( Hyderabad, Raipur ) to inform strategy.

Track and report on ROI of regional initiatives and recommend course corrections.

Operational Excellence

Act as the bridge between regional leadership and store operations, ensuring seamless execution of strategies.

Run surveys and dipsticks to check compliance with SOPs, merchandising standards, and customer service benchmarks.

Coordinate with cluster managers to resolve operational bottlenecks and scale best practices within the region.

Manage regional calendar including store launches, promotional campaigns, and leadership reviews

Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for the Regional Head, managing schedules, priorities, and critical communications.

Facilitate collaboration between Telangana and Chhattisgarh state teams to leverage synergies.

Prepare executive presentations, business reviews, and strategic recommendations for leadership meetings.

Build strong relationships with central teams (category, supply chain, HR, finance) to drive regional agenda.

Required Qualifications

MBA from a recognized institution with strong academic credentials

5-8 years of experience in retail operations, business consulting, program management, or category management.

Prior experience in pharmacy retail, FMCG retail, or organized retail chains is highly preferred.

Strong proficiency in business analytics tools (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, SQL/Tableau/Power BI preferred)

Demonstrated experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects and driving business outcomes.

Strategic thinking with strong execution capabilities.

Data-driven decision making and analytical rigour.

Excellent communication skills in English, Telugu and Hindi preferred.

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Strong business acumen across retail operations and category management.

Stakeholder management and influence without authority.

Understanding of Central Indian retail consumer behaviour and competitive landscape.

What Makes This Role Unique

Telangana and Chhattisgarh represent most established markets with intense competition from regional and national players. This role offers exposure to sophisticated retail operations, diverse urban and semi-urban markets, and the opportunity to drive innovation in a mature region while working with seasoned retail leadership.

opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.