Role: Program Associate, Bangalore Experience: 1-2 years Salary: Up to 6.5 LPA Notes : Proficiency in Kannada is a must. ___________________________________________ Role Overview: The Associate will support the implementation of a large-scale MSME AI Enablement Program across designated geographies. The role focuses on cohort coordination, stakeholder management, MSME engagement, and data tracking to ensure smooth on-ground execution. Key Responsibilities: 1. Cohort Coordination & Participation Engagement: End-to-End Coordination: Support the full lifecycle of MSME cohorts, including onboarding, scheduling, communication, and participation tracking. Primary Point of Contact: Act as the main liaison for participants and local teams, providing continuous engagement, troubleshooting support, and follow-ups to ensure program completion. Platform Support: Facilitate the onboarding of partners and participants onto digital systems/LMS platforms and drive active daily engagement. 2. Stakeholder & Ecosystem Management: Partner Mobilization: Liaise closely with ecosystem partners, such as industry associations and incubators, for MSME mobilization and cohort formation. Internal Alignment: Coordinate with internal technology, program, and content teams to align operational goals and resolve delivery bottlenecks. Reporting: Assist in preparing progress reports and updates for clients, internal teams, and senior stakeholders. 3. Program Execution & Operations: Event & Session Management:



Ensure seamless execution of program components, including virtual training sessions, mentorship workshops, and flagship events like the Cohort Graduation and MSME AI Showcase Day . Problem Solving: Proactively identify on-ground operational challenges and coordinate with stakeholders for timely resolution. 4. Data Management & Documentation: Data Collection: Handle end-to-end data activities, including participant profiling, ongoing tracking, and post-program assessments to ensure data accuracy. MIS & Dashboards: Maintain and update MIS trackers and dashboards related to key metrics (onboarding, attendance, engagement, and completion). Knowledge Capture: Document program learnings, participant feedback, and success stories/case studies for final knowledge outputs. Required Qualifications & Experiences: Degrees: Bachelor's degree required; Post-graduation preferred in Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or related fields. Experience: 1–3 years of experience in program operations, project implementation, or coordination roles ( Development sector experience is highly preferred ). Track Record: Proven experience in stakeholder coordination and on-ground project execution. - Hiring Note : Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is first posted on 25 June, 2026 on Ground Zero For any questions, ping us on WhatsApp chat: +91-(phone hidden)

📌 Program Associate, Bangalore (Karnataka)
🏢 Ground Zero
📍 Karnataka