Management Trainee

About Us

Acumen, part of the Sannam S4 Group, is an internationalisation partner for educational institutions.

The Opportunity

This role is an opportunity to start a career in the Operations & Transformation team at Acumen, working with senior leadership on business transformation, process improvement, and the adoption of new technology and AI-enabled ways of working.

Role Summary

The Management Trainee will support the Operations & Transformation team in planning, tracking, and delivering cross-functional initiatives across Acumen's India and international operations. The role involves analytical work and hands-on coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme Support: Assist in planning, tracking, and reporting on transformation initiatives.
• Process Improvement: Map and document current business processes, identify gaps, and help design improved workflows.
• Data & Insights: Gather, clean, and analyse operational and business data, and present findings.
• Research: Conduct market, competitor, technology, and vendor research, and prepare recommendations.
• Technology & AI Adoption: Support the evaluation, rollout, and adoption of new tools and platforms.
• Leadership Communication: Prepare presentations, briefing notes, and meeting minutes.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work with teams across India and overseas, and with external partners.
• Rotational Exposure: Take on short assignments across business functions.

Qualifications and Experience

• 0 to 6 months of professional experience; internships or live project exposure in consulting, operations, strategy, or business analysis are an advantage.
• MBA/PGDM in Business, Management, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, with a strong academic record.
• Interest in international education, global business, or technology-led transformation is a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down ambiguous problems, work with data, and draw conclusions.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills, with the ability to build concise presentations and documents for senior audiences.
• Tools Proficiency: Advanced Excel/Google Sheets and PowerPoint/Slides; comfort with dashboards, project trackers, and digital tools. Curiosity about AI and automation is a plus.
• Ownership: Takes initiative, follows through, and is accountable for outcomes.
• Detail-Oriented: Careful, accurate, and structured in documentation, reporting, and tracking.
• Organization & Time Management: Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative Spirit: Works well with senior stakeholders and across teams, cultures, and time zones.

Benefits

• Gain valuable industry exposure, enhance your professional network, and build skills for future career opportunities.
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and live business transformation work, with mentoring and a structured learning path.
• Be part of a globally recognised organisation in international education.