Senior Manager - Study Abroad - IIM/IIT/BITS/NSIT

Senior Manager - Study Abroad at Leverage Edu

Job Summary:

We are looking for a high-energy, execution-focused Senior Manager to lead a team of counsellors/managers and own outcomes across the student admissions funnel. This is a role for someone who thrives on building teams, processes, and systems from the ground up and who can move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution. You will be responsible for driving team performance, improving operational processes, and ensuring a best-in-class experience for students navigating one of the most important decisions of their lives. This role also carries a strong project management component you will be expected to run cross-functional initiatives (new destination launches, process overhauls, partner onboarding, etc.) with clear timelines and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

- Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team of counsellors/managers across partnered (UK, USA, Ireland) and non-partnered (Italy, Germany, Europe) verticals.

- Set clear individual and team targets; drive performance through structured reviews, coaching, and feedback.

- Build a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous learning within the team.

- Design and continuously refine SOPs across the student journey lead qualification, counselling, application support, and university/visa coordination.

- Identify bottlenecks in existing processes and re-engineer them for speed, quality, and scale.

- Translate business goals into actionable team-level strategy and execution plan.

- Own end-to-end delivery against monthly/quarterly targets (enrollments, conversions, student satisfaction).

- Drive daily/weekly operating rhythms reviews, dashboards, and escalations to keep the team on track.

- Ensure strict adherence to timelines across applications, documentation, and deadlines set by universities and partners.

- P&L Ownership: Manage P&L by monitoring budgets, costs, profitability, and ensuring ROI on business activities.

- Lead cross-functional projects such as new geography/destination launches, tool or CRM rollouts, and partner integrations.

- Define project scope, milestones, and ownership; proactively manage risks and dependencies.

- Market Intelligence: Track education trends, competitors, and student preferences to enhance offerings and customer experience.

What You Bring:

- MBA from a Top B-School (IIMs or equivalent) or B.Tech from Tier-1 Colleges (IIT, BITS, NSIT or equivalent) is strongly preferred.

- 4-5 years of relevant experience in sales, business development, or similar roles.

- Proven experience in managing large teams and owning business units P&L.

- Prior experience or understanding of the overseas education industry is highly preferred.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

- Strong decision-making ability and entrepreneurial mindset.

What We Offer:

- Industry-leading perks and benefits.

- A phenomenal work environment with massive ownership and growth opportunities.

- A young, enthusiastic team across tech, marketing, PR, editorial, social media, and events.

- A fast-paced, fail-fast culture with quick iterations and deployments.

- Opportunities to work on cutting-edge technologies.

- Access to a world-class mentorship network.

- The chance to make a direct and meaningful impact on students making life-changing decisions about their higher education abroad.

Note:

- This is a full-time, office-based role with a six-day work week.

- Location: Noida, Sector 126