Shiv Nadar Foundation is looking for an experienced and dynamic Associate Manager to support and drive key initiatives within the organization. The ideal candidate will have 6–8 years of professional experience, preferably gained within the education industry, with strong exposure to marketing, communications, project management, stakeholder coordination, or related functions.

The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple stakeholders, and translating organizational objectives into well-executed initiatives. Experience in managing external marketing agencies and partners will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and execute marketing, communication, and brand-related initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and effective execution of projects.
- Manage day-to-day relationships with marketing, creative, digital, media, PR, and other external agencies, where applicable.
- Develop and track project plans, timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and execution.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications & Experience

- 6-8 years of professional experience in marketing, communications, brand management, project management, or a related function.
- Prior experience in the education industry is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of marketing and communication processes.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders independently.
- Solid communication,



presentation, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external agencies.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and timelines.

Preferred / Added Advantage

- Experience working with or managing marketing agencies, creative agencies, digital agencies, media agencies, or PR agencies.
- Exposure to education, higher education, schools, EdTech, education foundations.
- Experience handling integrated marketing campaigns and external vendor relationships.
- Ability to evaluate agency proposals, creative outputs, campaign plans, and performance reports.
- Experience working in a structured, multi-stakeholder organization.

Key Competencies

- Strategic and execution-oriented thinking
- Project and stakeholder management
- Marketing & communications
- Agency/vendor management
- Create Monthly Reports & Campaign Strategies
- Good with PowerPoint presentations
- Ownership and accountability
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative working style

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a mid-level marketing/communications professional with 6-8 years of experience, preferably from the education sector, who can independently manage projects, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and ensure strong execution. A candidate who has hands-on experience managing marketing agencies and external partners will be particularly well suited for this role.

Location

Shiv Nadar Foundation, HCL Tech office, Sector 3, Noida

Employment Type

Full-time

📌 Associate Manager (Noida)
🏢 Shiv Nadar Foundation
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