Ground Zero
Program Manager - Skilling, Pune
Pune, IN
Role snapshot
Ground Zero is hiring a Program Manager - Skilling, Pune on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Pune, IN.
- Company
- Ground Zero
- Location
- Pune, IN
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- Nov 5, 2026
Who this role suits
Experienced professionals who can lead projects, set direction and be accountable for outcomes, not just tasks.
How to prepare your application
- Prepare examples of decisions you drove, how you measured the result, and how you worked with other teams.
- Be ready to discuss trade-offs and scope, not only the tools you have used.
- Read what Ground Zero publishes about its product or team, so you can say clearly why this role and this company.
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About the role
Role: Program Manager - Skilling, Gurugram
Experience: 7+ yrs
Salary: Upto 12 LPA
About the Organization
We are a fast-paced, high-growth, and purpose-driven organization dedicated to elevating the excellence of underprivileged individuals by empowering them for mainstream careers through holistic skilling and hiring partnerships. We believe excellence can come from anywhere. Our goal is to drive grassroots socio-economic change by looking beyond backgrounds and pedigrees to create lasting multi-generational impact.
Rather than focusing on blue-collar roles or short-term placements, we have developed a unique 1-year residential, future-ready skilling programme. Our pedagogy blends the holistic learning, discipline, and growth mindset of the ancient Gurukul system with AI-assisted learning and guidance from industry mentors. This approach has enabled our alumni to secure mainstream careers at leading multinational corporations.
Why Join Us?
- Lead Life-Changing Transformation: Play a pivotal role in shaping a unique, future-ready skilling programme that directly changes human lives.
- Meaning & Opportunity: Experience a high-impact combination of purpose-led work, professional growth, and competitive compensation.
- High-Growth Environment: Join a passionate team of go-getters working to solve complex social mobility challenges in an environment built on empathy and excellence.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking an ambitious, empathetic, and self-driven leadership professional who believes in our cause and is committed to taking ownership to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Key Qualifications & Attributes:
- 8+ years of experience in programme management, leadership, or cross-functional team management.
- Proven track record of successfully leading complex programmes with varied, demanding senior stakeholders and high ambiguity.
- Strong resilience and problem-solving mindset—able to drive results despite challenges and view setbacks as learning opportunities.
- A leadership style that balances empathy, optimism, and pragmatism to ensure high-impact execution.
- High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) with the ability to build trust and connect with learners, internal teams, and executive stakeholders alike.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage multiple programmes and initiatives simultaneously in a dynamic setting.
Hiring Process:
Step 1: Resume Shortlisting
Step 2: Screening round
Step 3: Final round with Founder
Step 4: Office visit for team meet up
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Hiring Note: Applications will be reviewed on rolling basis. This job is reposted on 4th November, 2026 on Ground Zero.
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