Program Manager

Role Name: Program Manager Years of Exp: 15+ Years Reporting To: Project Director Location: Pune(Hybrid)
Role Description: We are seeking an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in the eLearning industry to join our dynamic team at Academian. The Program Manager will play a crucial role in overseeing the successful execution of eLearning projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of eLearning technologies, methodologies, and best practices, along with proven project management expertise.
Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities: • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of eLearning projects, from inception to completion. • Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets, and ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including instructional designers, developers, content creators, and subject matter experts, to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact on project timelines and outcomes. • Monitor project progress and performance, track key metrics and KPIs, and provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status, milestones, and budget utilization. • Manage project resources, including internal team members and external vendors, and ensure effective allocation and utilization to meet project objectives. • Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and reviews, and foster effective communication and collaboration among project team members. • Conduct thorough quality assurance checks on project deliverables to ensure compliance with eLearning standards, specifications, and client requirements. • Coordinate user acceptance testing and stakeholder feedback sessions, and incorporate feedback into project iterations and improvements • Lead post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and optimization of project management processes and methodologies.
Job Requirements/Desired Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Instructional Design, or related field; PMP certification preferred. • Minimum of [5] years of experience in project management, with a focus on eLearning projects and initiatives. • Deep understanding of eLearning technologies, platforms, and methodologies, including Learning Management Systems (LMS), authoring tools, SCORM, xAPI, and instructional design principles. • Proven track record of successfully managing complex eLearning projects, from conception to delivery, within budget and on schedule. • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and team members. • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a keen attention to detail and quality assurance. • Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Jira, or Trello. • Passion for education, innovation, and leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences.
Our Offerings for Employee Benefits and Well-Being:
- Health Insurancefor Employee+Spouse+Two Children+Parents
- GPA – For Employee Term Life Insurance
- Hybrid working
- Compliance – PF and Gratuity

About Academian Website: www.academian.com (http://academian.com) Academian is an education technology and learning solutions company, spun off from Intraedge, an IT company with over 22 years of experience. With 500+ team members, we deliver innovative services, products, and digital learning solutions across K–12, higher education, publishing, and corporate learning. Our expertise includes EdTech solutions, LMS/CMS, digital learning, instructional design, accessibility, media development, custom software, and digital transformation . At Academian, we combine industry expertise with technology and innovation to create impactful learning experiences. Join us in shaping the future of education!