Program Manager

Sunstone
Gurugram, Haryana, India

The Role

As a Program Manager within the Strategy & Insights team, you will help build and scale new program verticals at Elevate. You will own initiatives end-to-end, from setting up programs and taking them live to establishing operating processes and driving ongoing execution.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys solving open-ended problems, building from scratch, and working across teams to turn ideas into tangible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Build New Programs from Scratch

  • Drive program setup and launch, translating business ideas into actionable execution plans.
  • Define program requirements, operating models and timelines.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external partners, including travel to partner campuses as required, to ensure launch readiness.2. Drive End-to-End Execution
  • Own initiatives from initial setup through launch and ongoing operations.
  • Coordinate across academics, operations, sales, marketing, finance and product teams to drive execution.
  • Track milestones, manage dependencies and resolve bottlenecks to keep programs on track.3. Build Processes and Operating Systems
  • Set up SOPs, dashboards and review mechanisms for new programs.
  • Define KPIs, monitor performance and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Build scalable processes and repeatable playbooks as programs grow.4. Support Strategic Initiatives
  • Support the evaluation, setup and scaling of new business opportunities.
  • Conduct market research and assess execution feasibility where required.
  • Translate insights into actionable plans and drive implementation of cross-functional projects.

What We’re Looking For

  • 1–3 years of experience in program management, business operations, consulting or similar roles.
  • Experience setting up, launching or scaling a program, initiative or business vertical from scratch.
  • Strong problem-solving, project management and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive execution across teams.
  • Strong AI orientation, with the ability to leverage AI tools for research, analysis, automation and problem-solving.What Will Make You a Great Fit
  • You enjoy building from zero to one and creating structure where none exists.
  • You balance strategic thinking with attention to execution details.
  • You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks and timelines.
  • You are resourceful, comfortable with ambiguity and keen to learn across business functions.

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