Associate - Founder's Office

Awign is building large-scale AI data labs and workforce execution solutions for global enterprises through a network of 1.5M+ gig workers across India.

We partner with leading AI and technology companies across Data Collection & Annotation, Speech AI, Image & Video AI, Robotics & Physical AI, and Enterprise Operations.

We are looking for highly driven, execution-focused, and entrepreneurial professionals to join us in a high-impact hybrid role spanning Program Management (Founders Office).

Role: Program Manager (Founders Office) / SDR

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 0.5-3 Years

Shift Timings: 3:00 PM 12:00 AM IST OR 11:00 AM 8:00 PM IST

About the Role:

This is a high-ownership role designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving ambiguous business problems, and want direct exposure to founders and senior leadership.

You will work across strategic initiatives, operational execution, AI program management, and outbound enterprise growth efforts. The role combines the analytical rigor of program management with the hustle and communication skills required in sales development.

If you enjoy building from 0-1, driving execution at scale, and working at the intersection of AI, operations, and business growth this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Program Management & Founders Office:

- Drive execution of large-scale AI and operational programs across multiple clients and workflows.

- Work directly with founders and senior leadership on strategic initiatives and high-priority business problems.

- Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, product, quality, recruiting, and delivery.

- Track key metrics, project timelines, deliverables, and execution efficiency.

- Identify process gaps and implement scalable operational improvements.

- Support rapid experimentation and execution across AI data services and enterprise operations.

- Prepare business updates, dashboards, reports, and strategic recommendations for leadership.

2. Sales Development (SDR):

- Drive outbound outreach to enterprise prospects and potential clients.

- Build and manage sales pipelines through cold emails, LinkedIn outreach, and strategic prospecting.

- Conduct market and account research to identify growth opportunities.

- Support business development initiatives and client engagement efforts.

- Coordinate with leadership and sales teams to improve conversion and outreach effectiveness.

- Maintain CRM hygiene, reporting, and lead tracking processes.

What Were Looking For:

1. Required Skills & Qualifications:

- 0.5-3 years of experience in consulting, startups, operations, strategy, business development, or similar roles.

- Exceptional problem-solving and structured thinking ability.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong English communication skills (Mandatory).

- Hindi communication proficiency preferred.

- High ownership mindset with strong execution capability.

- Ability to thrive in ambiguity and fast-changing environments.

- Strong analytical skills and comfort working with data and metrics.

- Self-driven, proactive, and entrepreneurial attitude.

- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities effectively.

2. Preferred Qualities:

- Experience working in early-stage startups or high-growth environments.

- Familiarity with AI/ML, data operations, or tech-enabled services.

- Exposure to client-facing or enterprise-facing roles.

- Strong proficiency in Google Sheets, Excel, and presentation tools.

Why Join Awign?:

- Direct exposure to founders and leadership teams.

- Opportunity to work on high-impact 01 initiatives.

- Fast-paced, high-growth environment with steep learning curves.

- Accelerated career growth and ownership opportunities.

- Work with global AI and enterprise clients.

- High-impact role across strategy, operations, AI programs, and business growth.

- Opportunity to shape scalable AI workforce solutions for global enterprises.

Who Should Apply?:

This role is ideal for candidates who want rapid career growth and high ownership early in their careers, enjoy solving operational and business challenges, are comfortable working in execution-heavy, fast-paced environments, aspire to work closely with founders and build scalable businesses, and have strong communication, hustle, and analytical thinking skills.