Program Manager

Job Description: Program Manager

About NxtWave

NXTWave is one of India’s fastest-growing ed-tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market. We’re transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals through our CCBP 4.0 programs, regardless of their educational background.

NxtWave was founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex-Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay), and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). Backed by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and marquee angels, we raised $33 million in 2023 from Greater Pacific Capital.

Recognized as an official partner of NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India) and by NASSCOM, NxtWave continues to drive excellence in tech education.

Notable Achievements:

• Named a Technology Pioneer 2024 by the World Economic Forum – one of only 100 startups globally.
• Won the Startup Spotlight Award of the Year by T-Hub in 2023.
• Recognized as the Best Tech Skilling EdTech Startup of the Year 2022 by Times Business Awards.
• Featured as The Greatest Brand in Education in a research-based listing by URS Media.
• Founders Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula were featured in Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2024).

We break learning barriers by offering vernacular content for better comprehension and retention. With paid subscribers from 650+ districts across India, our learners are hired by 2500+ companies including Amazon, Accenture, IBM, Bank of America, TCS, Deloitte, and more.

About Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Program Manager with a solid technical foundation and a strong operational mindset. Should have a proven track record of driving automation, productisation, and leveraging GenAI technologies to streamline business operations.

Key Qualifications:

• B.Tech in Computer Science
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in managing and optimizing heavy operations.
• Deep experience in automation to reduce manual intervention and improve scalability.
• Exposure to productisation of internal tools and systems.
• Hands-on understanding and application of GenAI technologies in business processes.
• Strong Exposure in Tech Background

Key Responsibilities: -

• Operational Excellence & Scale:
• Led large-scale operational initiatives, streamlining processes for improved efficiency, adherence to SLAs, and measurable throughput gains.
• Automation & Process Optimization:
• Identified and implemented automation opportunities to reduce manual effort, enhance scalability, and ensure consistency across workflows.
• GenAI Integration & Enablement:
• Designed and deployed GenAI-driven tools, chatbots, dashboards, and frameworks to enhance decision-making, user interaction, and execution speed.
• Productisation of Internal Solutions:
• Converted internal tools into scalable, reusable products with clear documentation, enabling repeatable success across teams and geographies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
• Worked closely with Engineering, Product, and Business stakeholders to align goals, prioritize initiatives, and ensure timely, strategic delivery.
• Data-Driven Operations Management:
• Managed key operational levers such as demand planning, funnel metrics, and delivery tracking using data insights to drive informed decisions.

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Preferred Technical Skills: -

• Proficient in Python, SQL, APIs, and scripting for automation.
• Experience with AI/GenAI platforms such as OpenAI, LangChain, or similar frameworks.
• Familiarity with tools like Zapier, UiPath, N8N, Lovable and dash boarding tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• If this sounds like you, we would love to connect and explore the opportunity further.