About the Role
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)
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
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience.