Program Manager – School of IT (Associate Professor)

About the role

AIMS Institutes is seeking an experienced academic leader to serve as Program Manager for its School of Information Technology. This senior position combines associate‑professor responsibilities with strategic oversight of BCA and MCA programmes, fostering research excellence and industry relevance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end management of BCA and MCA programmes, including curriculum design, revision and accreditation readiness.
• Mentor faculty and students to publish in Scopus/WoS‑indexed journals and conferences.
• Coordinate with industry partners for curriculum alignment, internships, live projects and guest lectures.
• Oversee timetabling, faculty workload, examination planning and academic calendar compliance.
• Monitor and improve student performance, retention and placement outcomes.
• Represent the programmes in NBA/NAAC documentation, audits and self‑study reports.
• Establish and maintain a research lab or centre of excellence within the school.
• Guide capstone projects, dissertations and interdisciplinary applied‑research initiatives.

Required profile

• PhD in Computer Science, Information Technology or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of post‑PhD experience in academia or a blend of academia and industry R&D.
• At least 10 peer‑reviewed publications in indexed journals (Scopus/Web of Science); h‑index ≥ 5 preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in UG/PG curriculum design and programme leadership.
• Experience with NBA/NAAC accreditation processes is advantageous.

Required skills

• AI/ML
• Cloud computing
• Cybersecurity
• Data science
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Software engineering