Business Development Executive (6 months- 2 year)

Job description

About Us: YMGrad is a leading study abroad consultancy firm dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams of higher education abroad. We provide comprehensive services, including application assistance, university shortlisting, and expert guidance throughout the admissions process.

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Content Writer to join our dynamic team. This role involves crafting compelling and personalized application materials, including Statements of Purpose (SOPs), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), resumes, and other college applications. Additionally, the writer will produce SEO-friendly blogs on study-abroad topics and provide consultancy to clients about the admissions process. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, collaborative, and enthusiastic about contributing to various aspects of our consultancy services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Application Materials: Write and edit Statements of Purpose (SOPs), Letters of Recommendation (LORs), resumes, and other application documents tailored to individual client profiles.

2. Blog Writing: Develop and publish SEO-friendly blog content on study abroad topics, including tips, trends, and country-specific information.

3. Client Consultation: Provide personalized advice to clients regarding the admissions process, application strategies, and document requirements.

4. University Shortlisting: Assist clients in shortlisting suitable universities based on their academic profile, career goals, and preferences.

5. Collaborative Support: Work closely with other team members, including advisors and counselors, to ensure a seamless and integrated service for clients.

6. Quality Assurance: Ensure all written content is error-free, adheres to client requirements, and maintains high standards of professionalism.

7. Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on changes in the study abroad landscape and admissions requirements to provide current and accurate advice.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹33,333.33 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

• Kindly share your previous writing sample with us.

Work Location: In person

Position:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with 2 to 4 years of experience to join our team. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects within the specified scope, budget, and timeline. This role requires strong leadership abilities, effective communication skills, and a proven track record of successfully managing projects. The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive project success, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining project scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budget allocations.

• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, providing guidance, support, and direction as needed.

• Stakeholder Management: Establish and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, keeping them informed of project progress, risks, and changes.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.

• Resource Allocation: Allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal project performance and resource utilization.

• Budget Management: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and ensure adherence to financial guidelines.

• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to maintain high standards and meet project requirements.

• Communication: Facilitate effective communication among team members, stakeholders, and management, ensuring clarity and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

• Problem Solving: Address issues and conflicts that arise during project execution promptly and effectively, seeking resolution to minimize disruptions.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and change requests.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency.

• Closure and Evaluation: Ensure proper project closure, including post-project evaluation, lessons learned documentation, and handover of deliverables to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in project management, preferably in a relevant industry.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and motivate team members.

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely.

• Proven track record of successfully managing projects within scope, budget, and schedule constraints.

• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello.

• PMP or CAPM certification is a plus, but not required

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Software Developer with a strong background in front end development to join our team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in developing web and mobile applications using React JS, React Native, Angular, and other modern technologies. You will be responsible for leading complex projects, interacting with clients, and working in a team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain mobile and web applications using React JS and React Native. • Handle DevOps tasks using tools such as Filezilla and PuTTY. • Collaborate with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions. • Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of applications. • Integrate third-party services such as Google Maps, Firebase, and payment gateways. • Ensure responsive UI design and integration of RESTful APIs. • Work on hybrid mobile application development for both Android and iOS platforms. • Manage system design and development, including error handling, exception management, and logging. • Perform code reviews, testing, and release management. • Utilize tools like Git, Azure DevOps, and various IDEs for development and project management.

Required Qualifications:

• Primary Skills: React JS, React Native, Angular (4+ years of experience). • Experience with iOS (Xcode) and Android (Android Studio). • Programming Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, PHP. • Frameworks and Libraries: Redux, jQuery, Ionic (3/4), AJAX. • Databases: MS SQL Server, MySQL. • Development Tools: Sublime, Dreamweaver, Visual Studio, Xcode. • Experience with design patterns, code reviews, and testing. • Domain booking, hosting, domain migration, cPanel, PhpMyAdmin. • Familiarity with Git and Azure DevOps. • Proven track record of working on complex projects and delivering high-quality solutions. • Experience in integrating third-party APIs and handling DevOps tasks. • Strong understanding of responsive UI design and lifecycle management.

Our client is a rapid growth stage Edtech start-up focused on solving the teacher shortage crisis in the US education system using technology by bringing teachers to the classrooms and giving them access to the right tools to teach students in a highly engaging manner.

They have a development center in Mumbai and they are looking to scale up the teams in Pune and Bangalore as well.

What does the role entail:

● Design, develop, and maintain software applications using .NET Core ,C#

● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, design solutions, and implement new features

● Develop and implement unit tests and integration tests to ensure software quality

● Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers

● Lead requirements/tasks and guide/mentor junior software engineers in the development process and help them grow their technical skills

Required Skills:

● B.E/B.Tech in computer science

● 4 - 7 years of experience

● Hands-on experience following skills

MS Technologies: NET CORE 5+, C#

Backend : MSSQL/MySQL/Postgres 

● Good understanding of Cloud technologies like Azure/AWS.

● Strong understanding of Design Principles, Design patterns and Microservices Architecture.

● Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

● Must understand full stack development frameworks including knowledge of building scalable APIs, interfaces, software components, schema design, availability, and latency preferably in a cloud environment.

● Worked in fast-paced environment product startup/startup-like culture in an Agile software development environment

• 8+ years of experience building Web applications, APIs, Service based platforms
• Excellent command on Java/J2EE and/or Spring/Hibernate
• Strong command over REST based services and micro-services
• Good knowledge of databases such as MySQL
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining Dev ops infrastructure on AWS or similar platforms
• Good knowledge of code repo software such as git and build management tools

• Facilitating all Board Meeting and CEO reviews (weekly/ monthly/ quarterly)
• Flagging risk from smallest to largest which can derail projects or cause tart misses
• Owning and organizing quarterly planning sessions with internal partners with content, agenda, preparation, and oversight of deliverables
• Helping drive data driven presentations for the leadership team in both internal and external engagements
• Driving cross-functional objectives at the leadership level with exceptional project management and ownership

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduation/ Post graduation (preferably in Strategy and Finance)
• 3+ years of experience in assisting executive leadership
• Excellent communication skills (English & 1 regional language)
• Competency in using MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of data tools
• Understanding of business operations and related finance
• Comfort running strategic workshops with executive teams
• Extensive program management skills and ability to lead and facilitate strategic initiatives in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to partner, execute, and lead through influence