Senior Program Manager – AI Programs & Ecosystem

#### **Location, Department Unit and Reporting**

Location: Bangalore

Department: Nasscom AI

Reporting To: Deputy Director

#### **Basic Functions/ Job Responsibility**

• *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.

#### **Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience**

• 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