Program Manager

Company: CRCC Asia

Location: Pune, India

Position: Program Manager

Reports to: IE Operations Lead

Start date: 25 August 2025

Contract duration: 25 August 2025 to 27 February 2026

Schedule: Part-time in August, September, October; Full-time in November, December, January, February.

Note to Applicants:

• This is a temporary position with no possibility for contract extension.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

CRCC Asia is an international education organisation that facilitates international professional development programs in 10+ cities in 11 countries globally, including China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, India, Mumbai, France, Germany, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom. 

CRCC Asia has been in operation for 19 years, partners with 65+ universities and governmental bodies globally, and has sent 11,000+ students abroad through its award-winning internship programs. Our internship programs take place across 18 dynamic sectors, including business, finance, engineering, law, and much more.

JOB SUMMARY

As our internship programs continue to impress participants, university partners, and government education authorities, CRCC Asia is seeking a committed and motivated professional to serve as Program Manager for a new, special custom program spanning Mumbai, Karjat, and Pune in India.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Management

• Develop relationships with all stakeholders in the program, including Mumbai and Pune-based colleges/institutes, local farmers, food enterprises, indigenous communities, and sustainable business leaders.
• Create a detailed program calendar of cultural, social, business, and community outreach events.
• Conduct site visits to vet event venues, accommodations, and host companies.
• Execute program operations delivery, including selecting local service providers and managing program budgets.
• Provide pastoral care to participants during their program, addressing issues ranging from logistical or cultural support to emergencies.
• Resolve all on-the-ground issues participants may experience.
• Collaborate with University Partnership Managers to ensure the program adheres to the requirements of customized programs.
• Monitor and maintain the CRM system to ensure placement progress, incidents, and events reporting for participants are kept up to date.

EXPERIENCES / QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in education or a related background 
• Proven leadership/project management experience (minimum 2 years)
• Passionate about working with students and young graduates
• Organization skills with acute attention to detail, ability to multitask, and prioritize duties in a dynamic work environment
• Flexible and adaptable to ever-changing situations and demands
• Previous experience/knowledge of the program locations
• Fluent English 
• Existing right to work in India
• Experience in study abroad, education, and/or consulting fields is highly desirable
• Diligent self-starter able to work towards deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Indian business codes, culture & customs
• Ability to multitask, think logically, and make quick decisions on problem-solving situations

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and commissions based on program evaluation
• Opportunity to work with ambitious, entrepreneurial colleagues interested in international education, travel, and/or study abroad.

HOW TO APPLY

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