Academic Program Manager (Data Science)

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.

The position emphasizes:

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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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.