Job Title: Program Associate - Learning and Development
Location: Hyderabad (Work from Office, 6-day week)
Resources: A laptop will be provided.
About the Role:
We are looking for an innovative and organized Program Associate to spearhead our training
initiatives for non-sales teams at NxtWave. This is an ideal role for an early-stage professional
aspiring to grow into a Program Manager, offering you the opportunity to own and execute
critical programs that directly impact our company's success.
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for managing three core programs:
1. New Employee Upskilling & Alignment
2. Existing Employee Engagement & Alignment
3. Growth Clarity & Career Paths for Existing Employees
You will champion a performance-linked and AI-first approach, focusing on creating scalable,
data-driven systems. Your mission is to ensure every team member is perfectly aligned with our
culture and role expectations through meticulously executed onboarding, on-the-job training,
and continuous feedback loops.
Key Responsibilities:
● Induction and training coordination:
● Coordinate engaging induction sessions that introduce new hires to our vision,
mission, values, and key functions across the organization.
● Refine training materials and schedules based on feedback, business priorities,
and performance data to ensure relevance and impact.
● Onboarding & OJT Program Management:
○ Ensure the delivery of thorough and effective on-the-job training (OJT) and
structured induction programs for all new hires.
○ Clearly communicate NxtWave’s culture during onboarding and implement
systems to measure cultural alignment.
○ Actively collect and act upon daily feedback from new joiners to continuously
improve the onboarding experience.
● AI-First Product & Tool Development:
○ Adopt an AI-first mindset to solve learning challenges. For every problem
statement, think about how to build a small AI tool or product to simplify the
process for employees.
○ Create custom, role-specific GPTs that serve as "role guides," providing detailed
information on tasks, processes, and whom to contact for specific queries.
○ Develop AI-integrated tools to automate the collection of daily inputs from new
joiners on their progress, challenges, and key wins.
● Program Execution & Stakeholder Management:
○ Achieve program outcomes by effectively working with and enabling L&D
Partners from each department.
○ Translate program goals into actionable tasks, ensuring clear communication and
execution across the organization.
○ Design and manage feedback systems to track key metrics, such as employee
sentiment, application of frameworks (e.g., D-Plans), and AI tool leverage.
What You'll Need (Skills & Experience):
● Proven experience in managing and executing L&D or similar programs.
● Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple program streams and
ensure meticulous follow-through.
● A keen interest and ability to leverage AI tools (like custom GPTs) to create practical
solutions.
● Excellent ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders and partners to drive program
success.
● A people-centric approach with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Mindset We Look For:
● High Ownership: A proactive desire to take full responsibility for program outcomes
from start to finish.
● Highly Organized: You thrive on structure, planning, and attention to detail.
● AI-First & Innovative: You are naturally curious about how technology can solve
problems and are excited to build with AI.
● People-Centric: You are passionate about helping others grow and succeed.
This role is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in building and managing
impactful, tech-driven L&D programs in a supportive and innovative environment.
