Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Start-ups & Ecosystem

Everpure (NYSE: P) has evolved from storage pioneer to data platform, closing fiscal 2026 with $3.7 billion in revenue, its first billion-dollar quarter, and accelerating growth into FY27. Our strategic agenda spans the companies defining the next era of technology - hyperscalers, AI labs, the AI hardware supply chain, data platform providers, and the broader AI ecosystem.

This type of work-work that changes the world-is what the tech industry was founded on. So, if you're ready to seize the endless opportunities and leave your mark, come join us.

THE ROLE

Everpure is seeking an experienced program manager to lead a high-visibility strategic initiative spanning across the tech ecosystem.

Reporting to the Head of Business Operations, India, you will establish and run these programs to deliver local value and global visibility.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Build and scale the Everpure’s first Startup Engagement Initiative:

• Operationalize the initiative by collaborating across VCs and startup incubators
• Imagine and develop offerings to accelerate growth and adoption and innovate avenues for co-development
• Collaborate with Everpure’s Corporate VC team to identify partnership, investment, or acquisition opportunities.
• Lead founder relations, launch events, community programming, and all PR/comms related to these initiatives.

2. Run Customer Collaboration hub 

• Operationalize a platform for global customer connects with Everpure’s product organization
• Own the engagement, including in-person forums, virtual progress check-ins, platform-topic sessions, roundtables, and targeted use-case deep dives.
• Drive for high quality results by coordinating structured pre-work with account teams and internal stakeholders to tailor agendas to customer priorities and business context.
• Manage membership commitments, renewal reviews, program-health reporting, privacy and transcription consent, and other operating controls.

WHAT YOU BRING

• You are a highly self motivated individual with exceptional achievements in any field.
• Possess outstanding communication and leadership skills, preferably with experience in building such programs from scratch
• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, customer programs, or a related field. Strong preference for candidates with experience launching or operating an accelerator, startup engagement program, or innovation hub.
• Deep understanding of startups, VC ecosystems, cloud or data platforms, enterprise technology, innovation programs, preferably in an Indian context.
• Strong program-management discipline: ability to create operating models, governance mechanisms, metrics, budgets, executive communications, and repeatable playbooks.
• Excellent facilitation and relationship-building skills that cut across founders, investors, accelerators, product and engineering teams, sales, customer success, and senior executives 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• Innovation: We celebrate those who think critically, like a challenge, and aspire to be trailblazers.
• Growth: We give you the space and support to grow along with us and to contribute to something meaningful. We have been named Fortune's Best Workplaces in Technology™, Fortune's Best Workplaces in the Bay Area™, and certified as a Great Place to Work®!
• Team: We build each other up and set aside ego for the greater good.

And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. Check out http://benefits.everpuredata.com/ for more information.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND ACCESSIBILITY:

Candidates with disabilities may request accommodations for all aspects of our hiring process. For more on this, contact us at [email protected] if you’re invited to an interview.

OUR COMMITMENT TO A STRONG AND INCLUSIVE TEAM:

We’re forging a future where everyone finds their rightful place and where every voice matters. Where uniqueness isn’t just accepted but embraced. That’s why we are committed to fostering the growth and development of every person, cultivating a sense of community through our Employee Resource Groups and advocating for inclusive leadership.

Everpure is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

Join us and bring your best.

Bring your bold.

Pure and simple.