Associate Program Manager (Growth)

Job Description

ABOUT NEWTON SCHOOL:

Newton School of Technology (NST) is a new-age institution redefining technical education in India. Founded by IIT alumni, NST offers a 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science and AI, focused on hands-on learning and deep industry integration. Within two years, over 93% of students have secured paid internships with companies like Razorpay, SarvamAI, and DRDO, along with global exposure through tech treks to Singapore and Silicon Valley. Led by a distinguished faculty comprising ICPC World Finalists and ex-professionals from ISRO, Microsoft, MakeMyTrip, and several other leading tech organizations, NST is building a scalable, high-impact model that produces industry-ready talent for the world's most advanced technology roles.

About The Role:-

Newton School of Technology (NST) is seeking an Associate Program Manager to champion process excellence, cross-functional alignment, and continuous innovation across the admissions lifecycle. This role will work closely with Admissions (MoFU/BoFU), Growth (ToFU), Product, and Operations teams to build scalable frameworks and drive strategic initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and long-term impact of our admissions processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cross-Functional Program Leadership: Coordinate and enable collaboration across Admissions, Growth, Product, and Operations to ensure all processes align with NST's goals and values.
• Framework & Process Design: Develop, document, and operationalize scalable frameworks, best practices, and quality standards to streamline the full admissions journey.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks, evaluate workflows, and launch data-driven initiatives to optimize efficiency, student quality, and conversions at every stage.
• Innovation & Piloting: Lead experimentation with new tools, engagement strategies, and processes, ensuring measurable advancements in admissions outcomes.
• Stakeholder Management: Facilitate regular updates, workshops, and retrospectives with functional leads; build consensus on priorities and surface actionable insights.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Analyze performance data, synthesize program-level learnings, and present dashboards/solutions to drive action across stakeholders.
• Change Advocacy: Champion adoption of new policies, technologies, and process upgrades, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication.
• Culture Enablement: Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous learning by embedding NST's values into frameworks, rituals, and decision-making.

Key Requirements:

• 3+ years of program management, process excellence, or operations experience (preferably in high-growth/start-up environments)
• Proven ability to align diverse teams, influence without authority, and deliver results in matrixed organizations.
• Experience in building/scaling processes, systems, or frameworks impacting multiple functions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skillsable to connect high-level strategy with operational execution.

Why NST

You will have the autonomy and influence to shape how talent is attracted, evaluated, and enrolled for a high-impact, industry-relevant tech program. The environment is ambitious, mission-driven, and values innovation and outcome. You'll work with some of the most dynamic leaders in tech education, helping thousands of students begin their journey toward meaningful careers.