Senior Program Manager – AI Programs & Ecosystem

Job details

Location: Bangalore

Department: Nasscom AI

Reporting To: Deputy Director

Program Strategy & Governance

Lead the end-to-end planning, governance, and execution of strategic AI programs and initiatives.
Define program objectives, milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks aligned with organizational priorities.
Develop comprehensive project plans, monitor timelines, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of program outcomes.
Drive continuous improvement through structured reviews, retrospectives, and best practices.

Strategic Event & Ecosystem Management

Conceptualize and deliver flagship conferences, executive forums, leadership roundtables, workshops, and ecosystem engagements.
Curate themes, identify industry priorities, develop agendas, and coordinate with speakers, partners, and stakeholders.
Build engagement opportunities that strengthen collaboration across enterprises, GCCs, startups, academia, government, and technology providers.

Stakeholder Management

Build and manage relationships with senior industry leaders, member organizations, strategic partners, startups, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Coordinate across internal teams including Membership, Events, Marketing, Research, Policy, Communications, Finance, and Leadership.
Ensure seamless collaboration among multiple stakeholders throughout the program lifecycle.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

Establish standardized operating procedures and governance mechanisms across programs.
Ensure adherence to organizational policies, financial controls, procurement processes, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
Drive operational efficiencies through process optimization and automation wherever applicable.

Program Analytics & Reporting

Develop and monitor MIS dashboards, engagement metrics, participation analytics, and program KPIs.
Generate executive reports and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
Evaluate program effectiveness through participant feedback, impact assessment, and performance analysis.

Team & Vendor Coordination

Coordinate with external agencies, consultants, event partners, technology vendors, and service providers.
Mentor junior team members and support capability building across the program management function.
Foster a collaborative, execution-focused culture within cross-functional teams.

7–10 years of experience in program management, consulting, ecosystem development, partnerships, operations, or strategic initiatives.
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder programs from concept to execution.
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
Strong project management, planning, governance, and organizational capabilities.
Analytical mindset with experience using data and metrics to improve program performance.
Ability to manage multiple strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
High ownership, problem-solving ability, and execution excellence.
This role will be on a Vendor Consultant Contract

Preferred Experience

Experience working with technology companies, AI ecosystems, GCCs, industry associations, consulting firms, innovation programs, or startup ecosystems.
Experience managing flagship conferences, leadership summits, executive roundtables, and industry forums.
Familiarity with project management methodologies, CRM platforms, MIS reporting, and data visualization tools.

Exposure to AI, enterprise technology, digital transformation, or innovation ecosystems is highly desirable