Community & Talent Hub Manager – India

JOB DESCRIPTION:

WISER is a global science workforce and research organization based in Washington, DC. We are seeking a Community & Talent Hub Manager to build and operate a large-scale quantum talent ecosystem in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India. This role will manage the WISER Talent Hub, serving as the execution center for programs spanning training, research, workforce development, and industry engagement.

You will own day-to-day operations, partnerships, and delivery across talent programs, infrastructure access, government coordination, and reporting - working closely with global leadership and local stakeholders

WHO YOU ARE:

5+ years of experience in Program management, education, innovation ecosystems, or workforce development

Experience working with universities, government agencies, or large-scale talent programs

Strong operational skills: systems setup, tracking, coordination, and execution

Comfortable working across policy, education, and technology domains

Excellent communication skills (English and Telugu required)

Experience in STEM, deep tech, or emerging technologies (quantum familiarity is a strong plus, but not required)

COMPENSATION:

Salary commensurate with experience.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Talent Hub Operations & Programs

Manage India Talent Hub activities, including:

Conferences, workshops, and meetups

Microgrants, stipends, and fellowships

Infrastructure and lab access coordination

Career fairs, job boards, and employer engagement

Run surveys, track participation, outcomes, and long-term talent pipelines

2. Education & Training Programs

Help set up and operate on-demand programs, including Quantum 101, Quantum Algorithms, Cybersecurity, AI, etc.

Coordinate promotion materials and outreach, certificates and credentials, program timelines, support and delivery logistics

Work with leadership to ensure quality, scale, and consistency across programs

3. Government, University & Stakeholder Coordination

Work with local and state governments (especially Andhra Pradesh) on talent, workforce, and innovation initiatives

Coordinate accreditation and partnerships with universities and academic institutions

Act as the primary India-based point of contact for Universities, Government agencies, AP ecosystem stakeholders

Support MoUs, program pilots, and joint initiatives

5. Reporting & Execution

Track and report progress across:

Training program deliverables

Program metrics, participation, and outcomes

Provide regular updates to global leadership on risks, timelines, and execution status

Identify gaps, propose improvements, and scale successful models