# Program Manager - CEO Office - Company: [Anchanto]() - Location: Pune,India - Team: CEO's Office - Posted: March 25, 2025 ## Job description ### **Job Title:** Program Manager – CEO Office ### **About the Role:** We are seeking a highly independent, organized, and strategic **Program Manager – CEO Office** to work closely with the CEO and drive high-impact business initiatives while owning cross-functional projects. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who can manage complex projects, collaborate with senior leadership, and ensure alignment with the company’s vision and goals. The ideal candidate will have an execution-first attitude, strong planning and organizing skills, excellent communication ability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. ### **Key Responsibilities:** #### **Program Management & Strategic Execution** * Formulate, own, and drive strategic projects, ensuring timely and high-quality execution aligned with business objectives. * Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to track, manage, and report project progress. * Analyze data, prepare reports, and provide actionable insights for decision-making. * Identify bottlenecks, risks, and dependencies; proactively resolve them to maintain momentum. * Navigate ambiguity and conflicting priorities with structured decision-making and minimal involvement of the CEO. #### **Stakeholder & Communication Management** * Act as a liaison between the CEO and senior leadership, ensuring smooth communication and project alignment. * Institutionalize structured reporting cadences focusing on impact and value creation across business units. * Follow up on key initiatives, track deliverables and deadlines with relevant teams. * Represent the CEO in meetings when required—document key takeaways and action points, and summarize for the CEO. * Build trust and strong relationships across teams to ensure alignment without direct authority. #### **Business Operations & Process Optimization** * Identify and drive implementation of process improvements and operational efficiencies across key functions. * Coordinate and support leadership meetings, business reviews, and strategy sessions. * Implement tools, frameworks, and processes that enhance operational excellence. * Track and ensure timely execution of all critical action items and strategic initiatives. * Support data-driven decision-making through research, competitive analysis, and actionable insights. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency. #### **Time Management & Prioritization** * Strategically manage the CEO’s time and calendar, prioritizing high-impact meetings and tasks. * Structure the CEO’s schedule to minimize context-switching and maximize focus on high-value activities. * Foster purposeful collaboration by ensuring meetings have clear objectives and outcomes. ### **Key Competencies & Skills Required** * **Confidentiality:** Maintain the highest level of discretion in handling sensitive business matters. * **Execution-First Attitude:** Strong sense of urgency and accountability; action-oriented. * **Self-Starter & Problem Solver:** Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and solve complex problems. * **Program Management:** Proficient in planning, execution, and monitoring of cross-functional projects. * **Business Acumen:** Understanding of IT product-based business models and strategies. * **Strong Communication:** Confident in working with senior executives and diverse teams. * **Analytical & Data-Driven:** Use data effectively to influence decisions and optimize processes. * **Attention to Detail:** Ability to multitask and shift context without compromising on accuracy. ### **Qualifications & Experience Required** * MBA from a reputed institute; Bachelor's degree in an IT-related field preferred. * 3–4 years of experience as a Generalist / Program Manager / CEO Office in business operations or strategy, working directly with CxOs or senior leadership. * Prior experience in a **SaaS or product-based company** is a must. * Proficient with project management tools such as Asana, Trello, Jira, Monday.com, etc. * Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Suite. ## Apply [Apply on Anchanto]() Canonical job page: