Associate Program Manager

WHAT YOU'LL DO\nSupport end-to-end planning and execution of hackathons under the guidance of a Program Manager\nAssist in client communication, preparing updates, tracking action items, and coordinating followups\nHelp develop project plans, timelines, and task trackers to keep deliverables on schedule\nCoordinate with internal teams (Marketing, Outreach, Operations) to ensure smooth event execution\nMonitor project risks and flag potential issues proactively with suggested mitigation approaches\nAssist in budget tracking and ensure activities remain within scope\nMaintain documentation, meeting notes, status reports, and post-event summaries\nSupport vendor and partner coordination for event-related services\n\nWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR\nCurrently pursuing (final sem) or recently completed a degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field\nStrong organizational skills with an ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines\nClear written and verbal communication, you can draft a crisp email and present confidently\nGenuine interest in the developer/student community and the hackathon ecosystem\nA problem-solving mindset, you don't wait for instructions when something needs fixing\nBasic familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (Jira, Notion, Google Workspace, etc.)\nA proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership, even as an intern\n\nGOOD TO HAVE\nPrior experience organizing college events, fests, or student club activities\nExposure to the startup or tech ecosystem\nBasic understanding of what makes hackathons exciting for participants