ETHNUS ยท 6 hours ago
Senior Program Manager
Bakersfield, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expEthnus is a leading Emerging Technology training provider, focused on enhancing employability and skill development. The Senior Program Manager will oversee program implementation, stakeholder engagement, and team management to ensure effective training delivery and quality standards.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Ensure candidate enrollment and onboarding on the learning platform as per batch size for selected courses
Support training delivery for employability skills and tech-driven courses in offline/online mode for college-going youth
Ensure effective implementation of program curriculum, including supporting and mentoring the team in developing training plans, assignments, and evaluations
Oversee program execution as per MoU, approved budget, and timelines
Monitor core activities conducted on the field and ensure adherence to quality standards
Build and maintain relationships with colleges, universities, NGOs, and training & placement officers to establish tie-ups and MoUs for student training programs
Interact with college principals, NGOs, and other stakeholders through in-person visits, emails, and calls to promote program features and benefits
Regularly follow up with institutions regarding admissions, registrations, and post-training activities
Conduct outreach in the South region (KA, TN, AP, TS, KL) and travel as needed to facilitate partnerships
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of trainers and program coordinators to ensure smooth execution of training programs
Set performance expectations, provide guidance, and monitor team performance to achieve program objectives
Conduct periodic team meetings to review progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment with organizational goals
Conduct regular field visits (at least 15 days per month or more as required) to monitor program implementation
Design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools to assess the effectiveness of training programs
Ensure data collection, analysis, and reporting of key metrics, including student enrollment, attendance, curriculum engagement, and response analysis
Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports as per program requirements
Document case studies and facilitate baseline, midterm, and end-term evaluations in coordination with the MEL team
Maintain detailed records of all stakeholder interactions, admissions, and training activities
Ensure database management and reporting to enhance programmatic and financial outcomes
Prepare presentations and reports for the management team
Follow up with candidates post-course completion for certification and feedback
Qualification
Required
Post-graduation in Sciences, Rural Development, Social Work, Gender Studies, or other Social Sciences
Minimum 8 years of experience in the development sector, preferably in the education domain, with at least 5 years of experience in a managerial role
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong stakeholder management and people skills
Ability to mentor, guide, and lead a team effectively
Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel, and statistical tools
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, CSR domain, and program reporting
Strong persuasion and presentation skills
Enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated with a positive attitude
Preferred
Experience in NGOs, CSR activities, and PMKVY projects will be an added advantage
Benefits
Industry-leading performance incentive program
Ample leaves provided with liberal approval
Travel & stay reimbursements.
Partnerships with leading brands like MMT, Ola, Uber, Google, Zoho etc.
Company
ETHNUS
Started as an educational training company, Ethnus has created a niche for itself in the Emerging Technology Training space.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase