Role Module Owner - Data Science

Newton School; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton School in Bengaluru, India is hiring an Academic Program Manager who combines hands-on data analytics with people skills to support program delivery, manage teams, and drive learner engagement across cohorts.

You will lead initiatives around placements and learner supply for industry demands, structure training and company-specific preparations, and maintain strong collaboration with leadership, sales, and marketing partners.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in data-oriented roles.
• Mandatory good knowledge of data analytics stacks and program management.
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or edtech is valued but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support program delivery and learner engagement in an academic setting.
• Lead and coordinate a team of educators and program staff.
• Drive placements and learner supply to meet industry demand.
• Structure training and company-specific preparations for learners and liaise with leadership, sales, and marketing.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Analytics

Job description

Newton School is a technology education company bridging the gap between academic learning and industry application. Founded by IIT alumni, it is building an ecosystem where technology, pedagogy, and employability converge to create measurable impact. Over 4,500 students have been placed across 800+ companies including Google, Flipkart, and Deloitte, with learners trained by industry experts from organizations such as Amazon, Razorpay, and Meesho. Teams at Newton School work at the intersection of education and innovation by designing scalable models that make high-quality tech learning accessible, practical, and industry-ready.

About the Role

We are seeking an Academic Program Manager with proven, practical experience in data analytics (DA), Python, and SQL. This is not a traditional data science or highly technical engineering position. Instead, our ideal candidate brings hands-on technical fluency together with collaborative, people-oriented strengths to support program delivery, manage teams, and drive learner engagement.

• Technical proficiency: Practical knowledge of data analytics techniques, Python, and SQL (without expecting advanced data science or engineering expertise).
• Team leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing, leading, or coordinating a team.
• Collaborative approach: Ability to work effectively with educators, program staff, and learners to achieve academic and organizational goals.

• Supporting learners growth and delivering outcomes in an academic setting Interview and B2B Operations.
• Driving placements and learners supply for industry demands.
• Structuring training and company-specific preparations for the learners.
• High face time with leadership team, along with sales and marketing partnerships.

• Experience in teaching, mentoring, or prior work in edtech is highly valued but not mandatory.
• Experience in team management is a must.
• 2+ YOE in data-oriented roles.
• Mandatory good knowledge of data analytics stacks and program management.

Open Positions:1

Mandatory Skills: Python, Subject Matter Expert, SQL, Data Analytics

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India