Program Manager

Job Title : Program Manager

Location : Mangalore, India (Hybrid)

Experience : 10+ years

Department : Product

Reports To : CEO

About the Client

Our client is a fast-growing organisation focused on transforming the coastal Karnataka region into a thriving innovation, technology, and business hub. The company works with industry leaders, academia, and various ecosystem partners to drive sustainable growth and meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Design and execute the HomeComing program roadmap, including events, outreach campaigns, and engagement plans.

Build relationships with NRI groups, alumni networks, industry bodies, government partners, and regional companies.

Develop storytelling and communication campaigns to position the region as an emerging innovation hub.

Drive community engagement through reunions, virtual showcases, and networking forums.

Define KPIs, track progress, and submit periodic reports to leadership.

Conduct market and talent research to strengthen program strategy.

What You Bring

10+ years of program / project management experience (startup, consulting, development sector, or government experience preferred).

Strong strategic thinking with hands-on execution capability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Passion for regional development, innovation ecosystems, and community building.

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA / postgraduate preferred.

Experience with diaspora engagement, economic development, or talent mobility programs is an added advantage.

Why Join

Work in a beautiful coastal region with exceptional quality of life.

Freedom to innovate and build a high-impact program from scratch.

Opportunity to collaborate closely with business leaders and community visionaries.

A chance to shape the region’s future and create lasting impact.