Growth Associate

At Valuebound we specialize in enhancing digital customer experiences, harnessing the power of open technology stacks combined with our performance-centric culture. We pride ourselves on being among top 5 Drupal certified platinum partners globally as well as an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, a testament to our technical prowess and dedication. We consistently strive towards delivering customer delight through innovative and effective digital solutions.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role involves comprehensive management of digital technology projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to our high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sprint Planning: Facilitate sprint planning sessions, ensuring effective task distribution and timeline management.
• Scope Management: Define and oversee project scope, aligning with client objectives and company goals.
• Timeline Coordination: Develop detailed project timelines, coordinating with teams to meet Agile sprint goals.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets, optimizing resource allocation for maximum efficiency.
• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively to meet project demands within Agile frameworks.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and continuous communication with all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with Agile processes.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate project risks in line with Agile risk management practices.
• Change Management: Efficiently manage change requests, adapting plans and timelines in accordance with Agile principles.

Qualifications:

• Experience in facilitating sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Good understanding of web technologies and open-source platforms.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., CSM, PMI-ACP) or Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the Founder’s Office at iDreamCareer. As a part of Founder's Office , you will get a front-row seat to how a mission-driven organization operates and scales. You'll contribute to key initiatives and support high-priority tasks across functions. We're looking for someone who’s organized, curious, and ready to take ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support to the Founder's office on daily operations and key projects.
• Assist in tracking key business metrics and preparing reports and presentations for the leadership team.
• Help coordinate projects across different departments, ensuring smooth communication and timely execution of tasks.
• Manage documentation and handle scheduling for important internal and external meetings.
• Conduct foundational research on assigned topics to support ongoing projects.
• Handle special projects and ad-hoc tasks as they arise within the Founder's office.

Qualifications:

• 0-4 year of relevant work experience
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong sense of ownership and a proactive, "can-do" attitude.

Probation - 6 months

Preferred Skills:

• Passion for Impact: A genuine love for the education industry and a strong alignment with our mission to empower students to build better futures.
• First-Principles Thinking: The ability to break down complex problems into their core elements and reason up from there. We value clear, structured thought.
• Data-Driven Communication: High proficiency in using MS Excel for analysis and problem-solving, coupled with the ability to create clear, concise presentations (PowerPoint, Google Slides).
• AI Proficiency: Familiar with leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for research, drafting, and task efficiency.
• Comfortable using AI tools (like ChatGPT), spreadsheets, slides, and productivity software
• Grit & Adaptability: Resilience in the face of challenges and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Intellectual Curiosity: A genuine desire to learn rapidly across different business functions.

Python server development using Django, Flask, or other python frameworks.

Experience working with and building RESTful APIs.

Ability to write unit-tested and maintainable code.

Expertise in cloud platforms (preferable AWS: both traditional EC2 and serverless Lambda), micro-services architecture.

Experience with API security frameworks, token management and user access control including OAuth, JWT, etc.

Understanding of caching strategies and implementation (Redis, Memcache, etc.)

What are we looking for?

A passionate backend developer Node.js specifically.

Who Should apply?

Apply only If you

● Think you are atleast 8 on 10 in Node.js

● And have been coding in Node.js for 3+ years

● Are super enthusiastic about building something that adds immense value to the lives of atleast 10Mn people

● Have built things single handedly

● Have immense hunger to learn, grow and prove yourself

Shortlisting Criteria

You will have to do a coding test.

We respect your time and are in no way doubting your skills, but that’s how you would like to hire someone in your team, right?

Why work with us?

Infinite freedom & ownership.

Work directly with the founders.

Zerodha the most profitable startup in the country, only has a 30 member tech team. We’re presently a 4 member tech team, you will be number 5.

Like you, we too love solving for time and space complexities.

What is the company about?

We are creating a stock market of creators.

Where Social Media Influencers can get funded by their fans and in return issue them coins which represent a stake in their future income.Imagine if you had invested in Tanmay Bhatt or CarryMinati 5 years back

• Design and build advanced applications for the Android and iplatforms form on.
• ReactNative
• Collaborate with engineering and cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship
• new features
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
•  Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• •Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
•  Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize
• development efficiency.

• Knowledge of developing trends and emerging standards in mobile apps and
• mobile payments
•  Excellent technical knowledge of React Native
•  Pro with Android and iOS UI design principles, patterns, and best practices
•  Good understanding of RESTful APIs and how to connect Android applications to
• back-end services
•  You care about quality and you know what it means to ship high-quality code
•  Contribute to the design, architecture, and development of apps that are elegant,
• efficient, secure, highly available, and maintainable
• Highly motivated and maintain a positive, “can-do” attitude in an uncertain
• environment
• Follow and help cultivate consistent development best practices.

We, at GlobalShiksha, are on a mission to Make Learning Fun for the K-12 segment by delivering high-quality, affordable supplementary educational products. The GlobalShiksha team of 150+ people works out of offices in Bengaluru. We- re backed by the top investor of the world, Accel Partners. Founded in 2011 by an IIT Graduate, GlobalShiksha is among top five Ed-tech companies of India and has the trust of 1 million parents. We are hiring a HR Manager who can take care of hiring and team building.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Manage the recruitment and selection process
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
• Nurture a positive working environment
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs.
• Determine selection criteria.
• Source potential candidates through online channels (e.g. social platforms and professional networks).
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.
• Must have experience in bulk hiring, college hiring, etc.
• Assess candidate information, including resumes and contact details, using our Applicant Tracking System.
• Design job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position's requirements.
• Lead employer branding initiatives.
• Forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by department.
• Foster long-term relationships with past applicants and potential candidates.
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Requirements:

• Proven working experience as HR Manager or other HR Executive
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices
• Must have experience in hiring preferably for BPOs.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases and professional networks.
• Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting using various interview techniques and evaluation methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A keen understanding of the differences between various roles within organizations.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field

Essential Duties:

• Work directly with clients to provide rapid and accurate analysis of production issues (including solution tracking).
• Answer customer questions, file bugs, and reproduce, troubleshoot, resolve, and escalate issues as necessary.
• Own and drive customer issues from start to finish.
• Become an expert on a given product domain from both a business and technical standpoint.
• Handle urgent escalation issues, ensuring we accurately prioritize based on severity and customer impact.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related. We will also consider other significant technical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of application support experience. 
• Strong Oracle SQL, PL/SQL skills required.
• Order-To-Cash (O2C) or Procure-To-Pay (P2P) cycle experience in Oracle EBS (Financials). Other ERPs can also be considered. 
• Excellent spoken and written English. All customer communications are in English.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to adjust to the technical level of the audience and explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work with a global teams and build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Positive attitude and the ability to overcome adversity; ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Strong desire and ability to continually learn new skills, processes, technologies, and product knowledge. You will learn something new every day!
• Problem-solving capabilities as well as excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to take ownership and follow through on client issues until resolution.
• Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with peers and senior management as required.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and technical judgment.