Program Manager – ChennaiBangalore

Required Skills:

Key Responsibilities: 1)Strategic Initiative Management --Drive implementation of central & state cross functional initiatives across the stores in Tamil Nadu & Karnataka the candidate will be primarily responsible for implementation of the initiatives in close coordination with operations leaders. --Apart from central initiatives lead regional growth programs in close coordination with category teams for Pharma Generics FMCG and Private Labels and continuously monitor performance. 2)Business Analytics & Performance Tracking 3)Monitor and report regional performance dashboards covering sales margins inventory turnover and customer metrics. 4Conduct deep-dive analysis on underperforming stores/categories. 5)Generate insights from competitive intelligence in metro markets (Chennai Bangalore Coimbatore Mysore) to inform strategy. 5)Track and report on ROI of regional initiatives and recommend course corrections. 6)Operational Excellence -Act as the bridge between regional leadership and store operations ensuring seamless execution of strategies. 7)Run surveys and dipsticks to check compliance with SOPs merchandising standards and customer service benchmarks. 8)Coordinate with cluster managers to resolve operational bottlenecks and scale best practices within the region. 9)Manage regional calendar including store launches promotional campaigns and leadership reviews. 10)Stakeholder Management --Serve as the primary point of contact for the Regional Head managing schedules priorities and critical communications. -- Facilitate collaboration between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka state teams to leverage synergies.

Required Education:

1)MBA from a recognized institution with strong academic credentials2)5-8 years of experience in retail operations business consulting program management or category management.