JD: Program Manager - School of Commerce

Reporting to School Director

Faculty / Academic - Full-time

On-campus · Peenya, Bengaluru

PhD Mandatory

AIMS Institutes invites applications from accomplished academics and commerce professionals for the role of Program Manager in the School of Commerce. This is a senior academic leadership position requiring a strong research pedigree, a credible publications record in commerce and management disciplines, and a commitment to shaping practice-ready graduates in a dynamic business environment.

About the role

The Program Manager will provide strategic academic leadership to one or more Commerce programs, overseeing curriculum design, faculty coordination, student outcomes, and research culture. The incumbent will serve as the primary academic point of accountability for the program, working closely with the Director of the School of Commerce and cross-functional stakeholders across the institution, including industry partners and qualified bodies such as ICAI, ICMAI, and CII.

Key responsibilities





· Lead end-to-end program management for B.Com & M.Com programs including curriculum design, revision, and accreditation readiness

· Drive a research-first culture by mentoring faculty and students to publish in Scopus/WoS/ABDC-indexed journals and present at national and international conferences

· Forge and maintain partnerships with industry, CA/CMA firms, banks, and financial institutions for internships, live projects, and guest faculty engagements

· Oversee timetabling, faculty workload distribution, examination planning, and academic calendar adherence

· Monitor and continuously improve student academic performance, retention, and placement outcomes

· Lead NBA/NAAC documentation, self-study reports, and audit preparedness for the school

· Establish and sustain a Centre of Excellence in areas such as Finance, Taxation, Accounting Analytics, or Entrepreneurship

· Guide final-year projects, dissertations, and int

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