UpGrad - Project Manager - Product Management

Project Manager - Product Management

Summary

The University Partnerships team is seeking a go-getter to help upGrad Abroad extend its teaching capabilities to 50 HEIs across the world - forge articulation partnerships + scale UGDX partnerships. We need an individual who can lead from the front, represent upGrad Abroad to Top 500 schools and make critical decisions for the portfolio; analyze product-market fit and plan the GTM approach with other stakeholders. The said individual will cross-functionally liaise with the Learning Experience team, Content team, Faculty team and Technology team. This role demands exceptional expertise in research and analysis, cross-functional collaboration and proficiency in business communication.

Responsibilities

- Research and Analysis of HEIs and their prominent programs

- Extrapolation of insights from student mobility and talent mobility trends in India and SEA markets

- Business Negotiation with University Partners on Competitive Advantages

- New Business Development with existing Partners including UGDX

- Expansion Efforts into ANZ and WENA

- Relationship Management with key University officials

- Working with Content Ops, Training, Product and Tech Team for Program activation and life-cycle execution.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.

- Proven experience in program management, B2B partnerships and GTM strategy

- Strong analytical skills to analyze feedback and data, and make data-driven decisions.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

- Demonstrated ability to scale programs and initiatives effectively.

- A result-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

- Experience in partnership development is a plus.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.