Kumar Arnavdeep

Program Manager

India7 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Led successful launches of multiple educational programs.
  • Expert in partner relationship management and program implementation.
  • Passionate about innovation in the education sector.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Program Management expert in the Education sector.

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Skills

Core Skills

Program ManagementPartner Relationship ManagementTeam ManagementOperations ManagementProduct DevelopmentBusiness ConsultingAnti Money LaunderingData Analysis

Other Skills

Cross-functional Problem SolvingCross-functional CoordinationCustomer SuccessClient OnboardingProject ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness Process DesignAnalytical SkillsKYCCustomer Due Diligence (CDD)Business StrategyBusiness DocumentationEconomicsMarketing strategyFluid Mechanics

About

I specialize in driving the successful execution of online educational programs, collaborating with top-tier universities and industry partners at Coursera. I help enable our partners to design and launch learner-first content and credentials through a consultative, intentional, and data-driven approach to program implementation. With a robust background in program management, operations, and partner relationship management, I am dedicated to delivering exceptional learning experiences and ensuring partner and customer success. My previous experience across organizations have equipped me with diverse skills in program delivery, team management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. I have managed large-scale educational initiatives, developed business frameworks, and supervised investigations into financial activities, consistently achieving operational excellence and fostering strong partnerships. I am passionate about leveraging my expertise to drive innovation in the education sector and help learners and partners achieve their goals. Let's connect to explore collaborative opportunities in advancing education and professional development!

Experience

7 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

Coursera

4 roles

Principal Program Implementation Manager - Partner Enablement

Promoted

Mar 2026Present · 2 mos · India · Remote

Senior Program Implementation Manager - Partner Enablement

Sep 2023Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 6 mos · India · Remote

  • Program management point-of-contact between assigned university and industry partners and Coursera;
  • Oversee implementation and launch of multiple entry-level professional certificates by Coursera's industry partners;
  • Drive and actively contribute in cross-functional projects around process optimization;
  • Oversaw implementation and launch of the BSc (Hons.) Data Science & Artificial Intelligence degree program offered by IIT Guwahati
Cross-functional Problem SolvingPartner Relationship ManagementProgram ManagementCross-functional CoordinationCustomer SuccessClient Onboarding+1

Program Implementation Manager - Partner Enablement

Promoted

Feb 2022Sep 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos · India · Remote

  • Successfully led one of Coursera's shortest degree program implementation cycles - launching the first bachelor degree program by an India university partner (BITS Pilani BSc Computer Science);
  • Led successful and timely launches of five university certificate programs by the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati;
  • Actively provided pre-sales support to the University Partnerships team by providing platform demos and program implementation-specific counsel to potential university partners;
  • Built strong foundations of trust between Coursera and top-tier university partners in India;
  • Oversaw vendor-supported content production for multiple degree/certificate programs;
Cross-functional Problem SolvingPartner Relationship ManagementProgram ManagementCross-functional CoordinationCustomer SuccessClient Onboarding+1

Technical Account Manager - University Partner Services

Sep 2021Jan 2022 · 4 mos · India · Remote

  • Oversaw the implementation and launch of Coursera's first set of synchronously-delivered university certificate programs from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay;
  • Provided high-touch, white-glove program management support to India university partners and enterprise clients;
Cross-functional Problem SolvingPartner Relationship ManagementProgram ManagementCross-functional CoordinationCustomer SuccessClient Onboarding+1

Upgrad

Assistant Manager - Program Delivery

Nov 2020Sep 2021 · 10 mos · India · Remote

  • Led a team of Academic Associates towards successful delivery of upGrad’s Data Science certificate and diploma programs to 4000+ learners;
  • Oversaw successful execution of key tasks within stipulated timelines, which include publishing of curriculum-content; assessments of learner-submitted assignments and case-studies; scheduling of live-sessions by industry experts; and satisfactory resolution of student-queries;
  • Oversaw arrangement of third-party proctored examinations, and preparation of grade-sheets;
  • Oversaw generation of purchase-orders for vendors;
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders, including partner institutions, the Content Development team, the Student Success team, the Finance department, industry experts, and third-party vendors;
  • Planned capacity of internal and external resources, and actively participated in the recruitment, on-boarding and training of new resources;
  • Partook in the planning and launch of new programs;
  • Handled internal and external escalations;
Team ManagementPartner Relationship ManagementOperations ManagementProgram ManagementCross-functional CoordinationTeam Leadership

Xspertto

Operations Manager - Team-as-a-Service (TaaS) Delivery

Jul 2020Oct 2020 · 3 mos · India · Remote

  • Managed Xspertto's 10-member strong India team, overseeing operations spanning 6 functions;
  • Ensured timely and quality project execution & delivery under Xspertto's suite of 8 service-types, to its MSME clients in Canada, and, the U.S.A;
  • Directly assisted co-founders with Strategic Planning;
  • Developed standard operating procedures (SOP);
  • Responsible for employee on-boarding, training, and performance assessment;
  • Developed and executed Content Marketing, and, Referral Marketing strategies;
  • Co-developed company policies & procedures with Xspertto's Legal and HR departments;
Team ManagementOperations ManagementTeam Leadership

Leaseplan portugal

MBA Summer Intern - Product Development

Jul 2018Aug 2018 · 1 mo · Lisbon Area, Portugal

  • Developed a Product Development & Management framework for the development of future products/services; impacting LeasePlan Portugal's fleet of 100,000+ vehicles;
  • Developed a business case for a particular product aimed at increasing customer-retention;
  • Prepared documentation for seeking approval from the parent-organization for development of new products/services;
Business Process DesignProduct DevelopmentBusiness Consulting

Citi

2 roles

Senior Operations Analyst - Financial Intelligence Unit

Sep 2017Dec 2017 · 3 mos · Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

  • Authorized investigations conducted by 10 FIU Analysts for escalations of suspicious financial activities of the Citigroup's NAM clientele;
  • Supervised Quality Assurance (QA) amendments to case-investigations by FIU Analysts;
  • Trained 4 FIU Operations Analysts on new product-types;
  • Oversaw a 15-member-strong team's timely completion of departmental training;
Anti Money LaunderingAnalytical SkillsKYCData AnalysisCustomer Due Diligence (CDD)

Operations Analyst - Financial Intelligence Unit

Jul 2015Aug 2017 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Warsaw, Masovian District, Poland

  • Investigated 3,000+ Citigroup accounts to detect and escalate suspicious financial activity;
  • Rated a ‘Highly Effective’ employee in the year-end assessment (2016-2017);
  • Trained New-Hires in the Global Consumer Business sector;
  • Led strategic planning of team’s operations, under a pilot-project in 2016;
Anti Money LaunderingAnalytical SkillsKYCData AnalysisCustomer Due Diligence (CDD)

Education

The Lisbon MBA Católica | Nova

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Jan 2018Jan 2018

Warsaw University of Technology

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — Aerospace Engineering

Jan 2010Jan 2013

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