Program Manager - Career Outreach

Position: Program Manager - Career Outreach

Location: Gurgaon

Working Days: Monday- Saturday (Saturday-WFH)

Experience Required: 4+ years

Client: Leading Business School

Role Overview

We are looking for a Program Manager to oversee and strengthen employer partnerships for our client. This role will focus on managing and nurturing existing relationships, ensuring consistent opportunity creation, and driving long-term engagement with partner organizations. This is a high-ownership role requiring robust stakeholder management, structured execution, and the ability to ensure partnerships translate into meaningful outcomes for students.

Roles and Responsibilities

Employer Relationship Management
Own and nurture relationships with existing employer partners (founders, HR leaders, functional teams)
Drive repeat engagement and deepen partnerships over time
Act as the primary point of contact for key accounts

Opportunity Oversight & Delivery
Oversee the creation and execution of internships, live projects, and full-time roles
Ensure roles are well-defined and aligned with program timelines and student readiness
Guide the end-to-end process: coordination, interviews, feedback, and closures

Pipeline & Performance Management
Track partnership health,



chance pipelines, and conversion metrics
Ensure disciplined follow-ups and timely closures across prospects
Identify gaps and work towards improving outcomes from existing relationships

Strategic & Process Improvements
Improve systems, workflows, and employer engagement processes
Support initiatives like employer events, networking formats, and engagement programs
Contribute to scaling the function through better structure and processes

Collaboration
Work closely with internal teams to align opportunities with student readiness and timelines
Guide/mentor team members managing outreach or execution, where required

Requirements
Experience in account management, partnerships, employer relations, or similar roles
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
High ownership, strong follow-through, and structured working style
Ability to manage multiple partnerships and drive outcomes
Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; CRM familiarity is a plus

Valuable-to-have
Experience in startups or fast-paced environments
Familiarity with D2C, consumer, fintech, SaaS, or consulting sectors
Experience with CRM tools like HubSpot, Zoho, Salesforce

📌 Program Manager Career Outreach Gurugram (India)
🏢 PinnacleU
📍 India