Job Title: Associate Program Manager-Founders Office

Location: Gurgaon, BOULT HQ

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Role Overview:

- The Associate Program Manager will be a key part of the Founders Office team, working on high-priority growth projects.

- These projects could involve building new functions (such as offline sales), setting up new plants, or supporting other business functions.

- The role requires project management skills, coordination across teams, and direct interaction with senior leadership.

- This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within the organization and take on leadership roles in the future.

Key Projects:

1. Offline Sales Function Development:

- Product: Identify the right products, variants, colors, packaging, etc.

- Price: Manage selling price, margins, category management, PnL, etc.

- Place: Work with the sales team to develop and execute the distribution strategy.

- Promotion: Collaborate with the marketing team for new city launches, product launches, POSM, etc.

- People: Assist in recruiting the right team for the offline sales function; track performance and provide training.

- Tracking: Develop the best sales plans and track the progress and performance of the salesforce.

- Processes: Establish policies and processes for the offline sales vertical.

- Physical Evidence: Implement technology for tracking product movement, both forward and reverse, using barcoding systems. Monitor the salesforce performance through tech-based solutions.

2. New Product Development:

- Work with the Product-Design team and Product Manufacturing team as a bridge.

- Oversee the entire product development cycle, from design to pre-mass production.

3. New Plant Setup:

- Manage the project for setting up a new plant in Noida (1-acre property).

- Work with architects and external vendors on layout planning and design.

- Manage bids for construction contracts and supervise the project (project management, not construction-specific).

4. Key Personnel Recruitment:

- Assist the Founders in screening and recruiting key positions for the company.

- Coordinate with internal recruitment teams and external agencies.

- Note: This is not a core HR role, and recruitment responsibilities are limited to key positions.

5. Other Projects

- Cost Efficiency: Identify and implement systems and processes to improve cost efficiency across departments.

Project Mix & Allocation:

- The Associate Program Manager may work on one or more projects at a time.

- Project allocation may be split across multiple projects, such as 70:20:10 across three projects, depending on business needs.

- New projects can be introduced or modified as the company's needs evolve.

Growth Opportunities:

- Leadership Path: This role offers opportunities to grow within the Founders Office and take up leadership or CXO positions in the company.

- Vertical Leadership: Based on performance, there is potential to lead a specific vertical, project, or department full-time in the future.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields from a Tier-1 Institute.

Experience: 1-4 years of experience in project management, program management, or a similar role.

Skills:

- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

- Knowledge of business strategy, marketing, product management, and operations.

- Familiarity with cost optimization, supply chain management, and offline sales is a plus.

- Ability to work cross-functionally with various teams such as product design, sales, marketing, HR, and operations.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with senior leadership and external partners.

- Proficiency with Advanced Excel is a must.

- Analytical mindset with a strong focus on execution, delivery, and tracking performance metrics.