Growth Manager

About NxtWave

At NxtWave, we’ve transformed tech career opportunities for thousands of students by connecting them to job-ready upskilling paths and real placement outcomes. We’re now scaling this impact across India’s top campuses—empowering every student to land tech internships and high-paying roles faster, smarter, and more affordably.

From learning and mock interviews to certifications and direct hiring—we’re building a full-stack, outcome-driven career platform.

Mission of the Senior Growth Manager Role

As a Senior Growth Manager, you will lead the charge in driving NxtWave’s growth across top-tier colleges. You won’t just execute—you’ll strategize, lead, and scale . This role is built for someone who combines target-oriented leadership with deep campus execution expertise .

Key Responsibilities include :

Own & Scale Growth Playbook : Design, test, and scale onboarding and engagement strategies tailored to different student cohorts across top engineering colleges.

Lead High-Performing Teams : Manage and mentor a team of 8–12 junior growth managers, campus ambassadors, and interns. Drive execution with clear KPIs, process hygiene, and reporting discipline.

Drive Full-Funnel Outcomes : Own the entire student journey — from first touchpoint to engagement, certification, and internship / job conversions. Ensure measurable impact on skill outcomes and placements.

Data-Driven Iteration : Monitor performance and student behavior; use data and on-ground insights to continuously optimize strategies for onboarding, retention, and conversions.

Plan & Execute Lead Gen + Engagement Activities : Conceptualize, plan, and lead end-to-end execution of high-impact lead generation and engagement campaigns — both online (e.g., live sessions, contests, community challenges) and on-campus (e.g., club partnerships, hackathons, speaker sessions).

Onboard mentors and industry experts for live sessions, workshops, and 1 : 1 mentoring to enrich student learning and career prep.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Product, Tech, Marketing, and Content teams to deliver a seamless and inspiring user experience.

This role demands ownership at scale . You’ll not only drive numbers, but also shape how thousands of India’s brightest students build their careers with NxtWave.

Success Criteria

Your performance will be measured by :

% of student onboarding and activation across assigned campuses

Weekly and monthly active user growth

Quality, consistency, and volume of user-generated content (UGC) driven across student communities and platforms

Leadership effectiveness : team performance, culture, and morale

Innovation and execution of onboarding and growth strategies

Quality and clarity of product feedback based on student insights

What You'll Work With

Strategic ownership of assigned colleges / regions

A team of growth managers and campus ambassadors

Internal tools for engagement tracking, reporting, funnel analytics

Product teams building assessments and tech tracks

Marketing and creative support for regional / national campaigns

Access to past performance data, user feedback, and growth templates

What We're Looking For

Team Leadership & Target Ownership

Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of 8–12 people

Can delegate, coach, and and ensure outcomes from the team effectively

Clear track record of achieving targets under pressure

Preferred Experience :

2+ years in business development, growth, or community building

Experience in edtech, early-stage startup, or community-led roles is a plus

Leadership experience managing team members or campus teams