Chief Programs Officer

Job Title: Chief Programs OfficerRole Purpose To lead and manage end-to-end academic administration and program operations for all degree-granting programs of the Institute, ensuring academic excellence, regulatory compliance, efficient systems, and seamless student lifecycle management in alignment with the institutional framework.Key Responsibilities 1. Academic Administration & Program Governance Oversee academic administration of all degree-granting programs of the Institute. Ensure compliance with institutional regulations, academic frameworks, and statutory requirements. Coordinate with Program Chairpersons and faculty for effective implementation and monitoring of academic activities. 2. Program Operations & Delivery Excellence Lead end-to-end program operations, including academic calendars, class schedules, budgeting, onboarding, program commencement, procurement of course materials, elective bidding, feedback, Convocation arrangement, etc. Support Program Committees from time to time to enhance academic activities. 3. Institutional Development & Program Expansion Contribute to institutional building through process streamlining, system strengthening, and continuous improvement initiatives. Contribute to planning and execution of new academic program launches, ensuring operational readiness across all functional areas. 4. Examinations, Assessment & Results Ensuring smooth conduct of examinations, timely grade submission, result processing, finalisation, and announcements. 5. Student Records, Data, & Compliance Maintain accurate and secure academic databases for students and faculty. Facilitate timely and accurate data sharing for accreditation, rankings, annual reports, and statutory submissions. 6. Student Support, Discipline & Advisory Ensure fair and timely handling of student grievances, appeals, disciplinary matters, and mitigating circumstances. Implement academic advisory and intervention mechanisms to enhance student performance. Engage with the Student Council and ensure alignment with institutional policies.7. Academic Governance Documentation & Compliance Prepare, review, update, and implement Student Handbooks, Faculty Handbooks, Program Manuals, Ordinances, and Academic Regulations in consultation with academic committees and statutory bodies. Review, draft, and update academic guidelines, process documents, modalities, SOPs, and standardised forms/formats to ensure consistency and efficiency across programs. 8. Digital Systems and Automation Administer LMS, ERP implementation, handling DigiLocker, Academic Bank of Credits, and APAAR IDs. Automate academic and administrative processes to enhance efficiency and data accuracy. 9. Team Leadership & Institutional Growth Guide and mentor officers and staff engaged in academic administration functions. Promote a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence within the academic administration team. 10. Accreditation, Ranking, Assurance of Learning & Quality Assurance Support and coordinate activities related to Accreditation, NIRF Ranking, etc., including documentation, data management, and compliance with accreditation standards. Implement and monitor Assurance of Learning processes across programs, including learning goal mapping, assessment cycles, data collection, analysis, and continuous improvement actions. Establish and strengthen academic quality assurance frameworks to ensure consistency, outcome measurement, and continuous enhancement of program delivery. Coordinate with faculty, program teams, and accreditation committees to ensure timely reporting and evidence-based decision-making. Qualifications & Experience: Master’s degree or equivalent preferred. Prior experience in the relevant area and in a reputed B-school is an advantage. Salary, Allowances & Benefits: As per IMT norms correspond with qualifications, experience, and performance in the interview. Salary will not be a constraint for deserving candidates. General Terms and Conditions ·Interested and eligible candidates are requested to send their applications via email at careers@ with the subject line: “Application For the Post of CPO” ·Fulfilling minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or selection. ·Candidates not found suitable for a position may be considered for a lower position or on a consolidated salary. ·The Institute reserves the right not to select anyone without assigning a reason. ·The Institute reserves the right to apply additional shortlisting criteria in case of many applications. ·Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. ·The selected candidates are required to join immediately. ·The decision of IMT Hyderabad will be final and binding.

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