Head of Special Projects

About Masters’ Union

Masters’ Union (www.mastersunion.org) is a new-age business school offering industry-immersive business education where the classes are led by top industry leaders and practitioners. It is a first-of-its-kind institute where distinguished leaders from different walks of life have re-imagined business education in order to create effective business professionals for the ever-changing economy. Our leadership consists of alumni from IITs, IIMs, and Ivy League Schools like Stanford and UPenn.

The institute is strategically located in the heart of Gurugram's business district, flanked by several Fortune 500 companies, to provide the ultimate industry-immersive and hands-on learning experience from day one. The most ground-breaking feature of its Programme is that the courses are taught by CXOs, MDs, Eminent Public Leaders, and even Members of Parliament, apart from distinguished global faculty from top B-schools who regularly consult with Fortune 500 companies.

In its 5 years of run, our flagship Post Graduate Program in Technology and Business Management has already surpassed the placement records of IIM Ahmedabad and ISB with top-notch recruiters (including Amazon, Citibank, Microsoft, Unacademy, Razorpay, BCG, Bain) hiring our graduates.

About Role:

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, forward-thinking professional to join us as the Head of Special Projects. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives on building from the ground up—identifying whitespace opportunities, launching new verticals, and driving innovation across the institution. You'll work directly with the Director’s Office to convert bold ideas into scalable, high-value programs and products.

Key Responsibilities

• Opportunity Scouting: Identify new opportunities across education, technology, and industry collaborations that align with Masters' Union’s long-term vision.
• Initiative Launch: Lead end-to-end execution of new projects—market research, business case development, piloting, operations, and scale.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with marketing, academics, admissions, and tech teams to bring initiatives to life.
• Strategic Partnerships: Forge partnerships with companies, universities, and startups to power new initiatives.
• Innovation Culture: Drive a culture of experimentation and rapid iteration across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent is preferred
• 8+ years of experience in strategy, entrepreneurship, strategic consulting roles
• Proven experience building something from scratch—either in startups, corporate innovation teams, or consulting
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and project management skills
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Bias for action and comfort with ambiguity

Why Join Us?

• White Space Ownership: Lead high-visibility projects with full autonomy and ownership
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Be part of an environment that values experimentation, agility, and bold ideas
• Institutional Access: Work directly with leadership and shape the strategic direction of a rapidly growing institution