Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Program Manager

About Straive:

Straive (earlier known as SPi Global) is a market leading content solutions company providing content creation services, course design, data operations and platform-based technology solutions.

Ed-Tech, Data Solutions, Research and Education Content Services form the core pillars of the company’s long-term vision. With the acquisition of LearningMate in 2020, Straive is an end-to end content and technology partner to K-12, higher education players, digital publishers and LMS providers. The company is a specialized solutions provider to business information providers in finance, legal, real estate, life sciences and logistics. Straive continues to be the leading content services provider to research and education publishers.

In early 2021, SPi Global rebranded itself to Straive. The rebranding exercise saw a revamp of the visual identity of the company including a new brand colour, logo, refreshed website and social channels. The name Straive encompasses the company's increased focus on AI-driven solutions and signifies its ongoing endeavor to continuously enhance the value the company brings to its customers, to its employees and to the community. The new brand logo represents Straive’s commitment to unravel the power of information by “Connecting the Dots''.

With a client-base scoping 30 countries worldwide, Straive’s multi-geographical resource pool is strategically located in eight countries - India, Philippines, USA, Nicaragua, Vietnam, United Kingdom and the company headquarters in Singapore.

Website: https://www.straive.com/ Linkedin

Job Summary

The Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the successful execution of a set of related projects and initiatives within the organization. This role involves strategic planning, coordination, stakeholder management, and ensuring that projects align with the company's objectives. The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams, drive the delivery of high-quality outcomes, and contribute to the overall success of the organization.

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

‣ Must be a Part of the Strategy team led by the COO, CEO, CFO & Co-Founders Etc.

‣ Responsible for ownership, ideation & end-to-end execution of programs around cost optimization, revenue generation & strategic initiatives from the office of CXOs’ & All the business Head’s. (Identification, Scoping, Stakeholder Alignment, Tracking and Closure)

‣ Responsible for preparing program charters, operating/cost models, SOPs, dynamic dashboards & publishing reports to the respective Business Heads

‣ Create presentations and reporting for senior management

‣ Ability to understand, lead and support the business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes providing business analyses, for the Commercial Product business unit

‣ Work with Finance Business Partner & management on various financial reporting

‣ Develop and define the program's objectives, scope, and goals in alignment with the organization's overall strategy.

‣ Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into actionable plans.

‣ Establish and maintain governance structures for the program, ensuring proper communication channels, decision-making processes, and accountability.

‣ Identify and engage key stakeholders, both internal and external, and maintain effective communication with them.

‣ Manage expectations and resolve conflicts among stakeholders

‣ Identify potential risks and issues within the program and develop mitigation and contingency plans.

‣ Regularly assess and update risk management strategies.

‣ Coordinate the activities of individual projects within the program to ensure they align with overall program goals.

Job Description

‣ Monitor project timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

‣ Establish and enforce quality standards for project deliverables.

‣ Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to quality standards.

‣ Identify opportunities for process improvement within the program.

‣ Implement lessons learned from completed projects to enhance future performance.

‣ Significantly contribute for enabling Straive to be a data driven organization and help in formulating and implementing business/operational strategies

Qualifications:

‣ Master’s In Business Administration or PGDM from Tire 1 or Tire 2 Institutes

‣ 2-5 Year’s Experience as a Program manager .

‣ Proven experience as a Program Manager

‣ Project Management Professional (PMP) certification will be an added advantage.

‣ Strong understanding of program management principles, techniques, and best practices.

‣ Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

‣ Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.