Associate Director

About Masters’ Union

Masters’ Union is a modern business school offering an industry-immersive education model. Our programs are led by top industry professionals, including CXOs, MDs, public leaders, and Members of Parliament, such as Ghazal Alagh, Deep Kalra, Kaustubh Kulkarni, and Barkha Dutt.

Situated in Gurugram’s business district, surrounded by Fortune 500 companies, Masters’ Union integrates real-world business exposure with academic excellence. In just four years, our Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business Management (PGP-TBM) has surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB, with recruiters such as Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, and Bain hiring our graduates.

Building on this success, we have launched the MU Undergraduate Program, designed along similar lines. Industry leaders will mentor and teach students, equipping them with new-age, in-demand skills in technology and business.

Role Overview

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking professional to join us as the Head of New Initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building from the ground up—identifying whitespace opportunities, launching new verticals, and driving innovation across the institution. You'll work directly with the Director’s Office to convert bold ideas into scalable, high-value programs and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Scouting:

  Identify new opportunities across education, technology, and industry collaborations that align with Masters' Union’s long-term vision.

• Initiative Launch:

  Lead end-to-end execution of new projects—market research, business case development, piloting, operations, and scale.

• Cross-Functional Leadership:

  Collaborate with marketing, academics, admissions, and tech teams to bring initiatives to life.

• Strategic Partnerships:

  Forge partnerships with companies, universities, and startups to power new initiatives.

• Innovation Culture:

  Drive a culture of experimentation and rapid iteration across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent is preferred
• 6–10 years of experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, strategic consulting roles
• Proven experience building something from scratch—either in startups, corporate innovation teams, or consulting
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Bias for action and comfort with ambiguity