Function: People Operations / Strategic Talent Enablement

Role Type: Full-Time, Individual Contributor

Work Arrangement: 5 Days On-Site (Full-time in office)

Location: Southwestern Haryana

Compensation: Competitive (20+ LPA)

Position Overview

We are seeking an execution-driven, empathetic, and detail-oriented Senior Program Associate to anchor the day-to-day operations and participant journey for our Early Talent Cohorts and Emerging Leaders Programs.

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes1. Cohort Journey & Talent Enablement

- Support the end-to-end execution of multi-month and annual development pathways, balancing business immersion, rigorous skill-building sprints, and project-based assignments.
- Act as the direct point of contact for cohort members; conduct scheduled check-ins, address operational concerns, provide practical navigation advice, and surface escalation items proactively
- Coordinate delivery schedules, external facilitators, leadership interactions, masterclasses, and intensive bootcamps.
- Own end-to-end logistics, pre-read distribution, session collaterals, and stakeholder alignment to ensure seamless workshop execution.
- Monitor milestone deadlines, evaluation deliverables, and cohort progress to catch and resolve program bottlenecks early.
- Partner with target institutions and university placement ecosystems to support pre-placement dialogues, immersion presentations, and candidate interaction touchpoints.
- Prepare high-clarity collateral, orientation decks, and programmatic communications for prospective candidates and incoming cohorts.
- Maintain comprehensive trackers covering attendance, performance assessments,



individual milestone completions, and feedback loops using advanced spreadsheets and visual decks.
- Synthesize participant feedback and cohort diagnostic data into actionable recommendations to iterate and elevate future iterations of the programs.
- Deliver concise operational dashboards and status reports to leadership.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Calendar and dependencies management, meticulous attention to detail, and a bias for flawless administrative execution.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust with high-caliber young professionals and interns, guiding them through steep learning curves with patience and structure.
- Confident working across levels—from executive mentors and engagement managers to external speakers and academic placement heads.
- Crisp written and verbal articulation, capable of drafting executive-ready decks, programmatic memos, and clear operational guidelines.
- Proven track record of handling sensitive evaluation data, performance ratings, and internal talent conversations with strict confidentiality.

Candidate Profile

- Experience:2+ Years of proven experience in Program Management, Early Talent/Fellowship Operations, Campus Engagement, L&D; Operations, or People Operations/HRBP functions.
- Industry Background: Prior experience in strategy/management consulting, Tier-1 fellowship ecosystems, high-growth startups, or fast-scaling qualified services firms where talent quality standards are exceptionally high.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree from a recognized institution with a strong track record of ownership and extra-curricular or professional initiative.

📌 Specialist - Program Advisory (Gurugram)
🏢 RANDSTAD INDIA
📍 Gurugram