Associate Project Manager

Project Manager

About NxtWave

We’re on a mission to create the next million software engineers!

NxtWave is one of India's fastest-growing Ed-Tech startups. NxtWave is revolutionizing the 21st-century job market by transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals irrespective of their educational background with its CCBP 4.0 programs.

Founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur), NxtWave raised ₹275 crore led by Greater Pacific Capital, a leading international private equity firm, in February 2023. The startup is also backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, including founders of some of India’s unicorns.

NxtWave is an official partner for NSDC, under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India, and recognized by NASSCOM, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India, and Startup India. The startup has received accolades as ‘The Greatest Brand in Education’ in a research-based listing by URS Media, a leading international media house.

By offering vernacular content and interactive learning, NxtWave is breaking the entry barrier for learning tech skills. Learning in their mother tongue helps learners achieve higher comprehension, deeper attention, longer retention, and greater outcomes.

NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 450+ districts across India. In just 2 years, CCBP 4.0 learners have been hired by 1500+ companies including Google, Amazon, Nvidia, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Deloitte, and more.

Scale at which we operate on the tech level (as on February 2023)

• 370 Cr+ learning minutes spent
• 69 Cr+ Code Runs
• 4.2 Bn+ API Requests Handled by our servers

Know more about NxtWave: https://www.ccbp.in

Read more about us in the news - Economic Times | CNBC | Yourstory | VCCircle

Job Summary

As a Project Manager in NxtWave, you will play a pivotal role in steering our team towards achieving exceptional results. You will be responsible for team management, operational excellence, and spearheading initiatives that align with our business objectives. Your ability to foster team cohesion, manage projects efficiently, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders will be key to our success.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Communication

• Accurately capture and communicate requirements from other teams to the instructional designer, ensuring seamless integration into project plans.

• Facilitate effective communication between developers and other teams to ensure clear understanding and timely execution of tasks.

• Coordinate meetings efficiently, setting clear agendas and follow-ups to resolve dependencies and action items.

• Coordinate with the product team and placement team, provide insights into content development making learning easy for users from different backgrounds.

• Test product features from curriculum contributor perspective and ensure all acceptance criteria is met.

Team Engagement & Development

• Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Coordinate regular performance reviews for all team members, ensuring feedback and development opportunities are effectively communicated.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and open feedback within the team

• Facilitate rewards and recognition to acknowledge the high performers in the team

• Identify talent gaps within the team and oversee the recruitment of professionals to fill necessary roles.

Operational Management

• Efficiently manage onboarding, training, and hiring processes by coordinating ensuring they are conducted according to company standards.

• Demonstrate effective oversight of budget approvals (clickup, hiring, etc), procurement and allocation of resources, including technical systems and software within the team to ensure the smooth project management process.

• Keep operational documents, including tasks, sheets, sprints, and work logs, well-organized and accessible, enhancing team productivity and project tracking.

• Create & maintain monthly reports to track team progress and performance.

Sprint Management

• Ensure strict adherence to sprint schedules, contributing to the timely delivery of project milestones.

• Create visibility for the instructional designers regarding project statuses, potential obstacles, and achievements.

• Effectively escalating issues when necessary, ensuring that there are no delays in resolution and that all team members are informed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for a diverse audience.
• knowledge of project management tools like Click Up and agile development.
• Detail-oriented with good documentation and organizational skills.
• Deep understanding of the challenges and needs of students.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Familiarity with the latest educational tools and tech trends, e.g. Chat GPT, Claude, etc.

Job Overview

• Location: Hyderabad
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Work: Office
• Working Days: 5-Day Week