Program Manager Strategy & Programs

About Us

We are surrounded by the world's leading consumer companies led by technology - Amazon for retail, Airbnb for hospitality, Uber for mobility, Netflix and Spotify for entertainment, etc. Food & Beverage is the only consumer sector where large players are still traditional restaurant companies. At Rebel Foods, we are challenging this status quo as we are building the world's most valuable restaurant company on the internet, superfast.

The opportunity for us is immense due to the exponential growth in the food delivery business worldwide which has helped us build The World's Largest Internet Restaurant Company in the last few years. Rebel Foods current presence in India & Middle East with close to 50 brands and 4500+ internet restaurants has been built on The Rebel Operating System.

While for us it is still Day 1, we know we are in the middle of a revolution towards creating never seen before customer-first experiences. We bring you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to disrupt the 500-year-old industry with technology at its core.

We urge you to refer to the below to understand how we are changing the restaurant industry before applying at Rebel Foods.

https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/why-is-rebel-foods-hiring-super-talented-engineers-b88586223ebe

https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/how-to-build-1000-restaurants-in-24-months-the-rebel-method-cb5b0cea4dc8

https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/winning-the-last-frontier-for-consumer-internet-5f2a659c43db

https://spirit.rebelfoods.com/a-unique-take-on-food-tech-dcef8c51ba41

We're looking for a Program Manager – Strategy & Programs who will play a pivotal role in shaping Rebel's growth journey by identifying our next best expansion opportunities and orchestrating the end-to-end launch of new kitchens.

This is more than a program management role—it's an opportunity to combine strategy, analytics, execution, and cross-functional leadership to bring new markets to life.

Role: Program Manager – Strategy & Programs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Department: Strategy & Programs

Reporting To: VP

What You'll Own

As the Program Manager, you'll act as the central driver for Rebel's expansion journey by:

Identifying the Next Best Growth Polygons: Leverage data, analytics, customer demand, and business insights to recommend the most promising micro-markets for expansion.

Driving End-to-End Expansion Programs: Partner with Business Development to identify and lease properties, Project teams to set up kitchens, Operations & People teams to ensure launch readiness, and Admin teams to secure all required licenses.

Leading Cross-Functional Execution: Bring together multiple teams, track milestones, remove bottlenecks, and ensure every kitchen launch happens on time and with operational excellence.

Using Data to Drive Decisions: Monitor project performance, identify risks proactively, and provide actionable insights to leadership through structured dashboards and reviews.

Continuously Improving Processes: Simplify, standardize, and optimize expansion workflows to enable faster and more efficient market launches.

Core Competencies that will make you successful in this role:

Program Strategy & Execution: Lead end-to-end planning, resource allocation, milestone tracking, and delivery for 10+ concurrent strategic initiatives across business, product, technology, and operations teams.

Governance & Budget Control: Maintain strict tactical control over project budgets and timelines, ensuring initiatives stay on schedule and cost targets are met.

Risk Management & Problem Solving: Proactively identify bottlenecks, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement data-backed mitigation strategies to accelerate project delivery.

Process Optimization: Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to eliminate inefficiencies, standardize workflows, and manage vendor or supply chain relationships.

Executive Stakeholder Management: Prepare and present clear, data-driven MIS reports and top-line progress updates for senior leadership and key stakeholders.

Who We're Looking For

- 4–6+ years of experience in Program Management, Strategy, Business Excellence, Consulting, Operations, or similar cross-functional roles.

- Bachelor's degree required (MBA/PG preferred).

- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and structured problem-solving capabilities.

- Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence without authority.

- Someone who enjoys solving ambiguous business problems and turning strategy into execution.

The Rebel Culture

We believe in empowering and growing people to perform the best at their job functions. We follow Outcome-oriented, fail-fast iterative & collaborative culture to move fast in building tech solutions. Rebel is not a usual workplace. The following slides will give you a sense of our culture, how Rebel conducts itself and who will be the best fit for our company. We suggest you go through it before making up your mind.

Culture@Rebel