Founder’s Office Associate – Program Management Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka About Us The Yarn Bazaar is a Managed (full stack) Vertical B2B Marketplace solving the problem of broken supply chain & working capital constraints in textiles - a very large, yet highly fragmented market that we are looking to transform. Founded in July 2019, Pratik Gadia conceptualised the idea of The Yarn Bazaar while working for his family business into Textile Manufacturing. It all started when Pratik was trying to procure yarn for his textile unit and faced multiple issues due a severely broken supply chain. Since July 2019, we have already completed transactions worth over ₹370 crores on our platform, all on 100% advance payment with no credit, working capital, financing, or inventory. Recently, The Yarn Bazaar was featured on Shark Tank India where we raised funding from 4 sharks. You can see our Shark Tank pitch here. What we are looking for We are seeking a rockstar Founder's Office Associate - Program Management with extremely strong analytical and problem-solving skills to join our team and support the Founder's Office in managing key company-wide initiatives and programs. In this role, you will work closely with the Founder and leadership team to drive cross-functional initiatives, manage projects, and ensure that our company is executing on its strategic priorities. You will play a critical role in The Yarn Bazaar's transition from a start-up to a scaleup and be a key role in this hyper-growth journey. Responsibilities • • • • • • • • • • • Work closely with the Founder and leadership team to drive cross-functional initiatives and programs Manage key company-wide projects from start to finish, including scoping, planning, and execution Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones, and ensure that they are executed on time and within budget Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including supply, demand, supply, customer success, supply chain, product, and marketing, to drive successful project outcomes Track and report project status and risks to the Founder and leadership team Develop and maintain relationships with external partners and vendors Support the Founder and leadership team in special projects and initiatives as needed Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential business opportunities and provide strategic recommendations to the founder Manage the founder's calendar and schedule, including scheduling meetings and appointments, and coordinating travel arrangements Provide administrative support for the founder, including managing emails, drafting correspondence, and organizing files Attend meetings and events with the founder, and represent the company in a professional and positive manner Skills & Qualifications • • • • • • • • • • MBA or B.E./B.Tech or Bachelor's degree from a tier-1 school with 0-3 years of experience Experience working in the Founder’s office in a fast-paced hypergrowth startup preferred, experience in a similar role highly desirable Strong project management skills, including scoping, planning, budgeting, and execution, with some experience in program management, project management, or related role preferred Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to conduct research and provide strategic recommendations Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Passion for startups and entrepreneurship, with a willingness to take on a wide range of tasks to support the success of the company Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment Strong data-driven mindset capable of analysing massive amounts of data, analysing performance using metrics Proficient in project management tools such as ClickUp, Asana, Trello, or JIRA We offer competitive salary and benefits packages and the opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing team. If you are passionate about startups and entrepreneurship and want work closely with the Founder and leadership team to drive cross-functional initiatives building innovative solutions, we encourage you to apply.
