IIM Nagpur & TimesPro launch Senior Management Programme for leaders.

Nagpur: The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur), a leading third-generation IIM known for its modern business education, has announced the launch of the ninth batch of its flagship Senior Management Programme (SMP) in collaboration with TimesPro.

This live online programme is crafted to help senior professionals build strategic agility, cross-functional expertise, and transformational leadership skills needed to navigate today’s dynamic business environment.

The 12-month executive development programme is intended for professionals with at least 10 years of experience. The curriculum is divided into three core modules focusing on leadership in current business settings, financial acumen, global strategy, and the integration of people, profit, and sustainability. Together, these modules span over 16 strategic topics vital to senior leadership roles.

Past SMP participants have come from various industries including IT, BFSI, engineering, education, HR, R\&D, hospitality, automotive, and retail. These included professionals at the Vice President, General Manager, and function head levels, with over half having more than 15 years of experience, creating a rich peer-learning environment.

IIM Nagpur’s collaboration with BetterUp led to a two-year study identifying a shortage of leadership talent and limited investment in leadership development, hindering organizational growth. A separate study by Harvard Business Review highlighted similar gaps such as misaligned goals, skill mismatches, and limited real-world application, emphasizing the importance of practical, personalized leadership training.

Dr. Bhimraya Metri, Director of IIM Nagpur, commented on the launch, saying, “At IIM Nagpur, we believe leadership is developed through a mix of rigorous academics, strategic insight, and real-world exposure. The Senior Management Programme empowers professionals with next-level leadership capabilities and aligns with our mission to nurture leaders who drive sustainable success.”

Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head at TimesPro, added, “TimesPro is proud to partner with IIM Nagpur and offer one of India’s widest executive education portfolios. The Senior Management Programme enables professionals to adapt to change, create value, and lead in a digital-first, global economy by enhancing their leadership, strategic, and operational skills.”

The SMP is distinguished by its hybrid learning model, which includes live online classes, case studies, simulations, role plays, and group projects. Participants will also engage in a three-day campus immersion at IIM Nagpur to collaborate on assignments and projects while networking with peers. The programme offers personalized chamber consulting with faculty to support individual career goals. Upon fulfilling academic and attendance requirements, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion and Executive Alumni Status from IIM Nagpur.

About Indian Institute of Management Nagpur:

Established in 2015, IIM Nagpur aims to be a top-tier management institution influencing management systems, policies, and governance through quality education, research, and industry collaboration. The institute emphasizes creating value-driven leaders and global managers with strong conceptual foundations and analytical thinking. IIM Nagpur focuses on addressing modern India’s needs and building global benchmarks of excellence through a mix of theoretical and practical knowledge. Executive education remains a key focus, with programmes tailored to support executives in excelling through various stages of their careers.

About TimesPro:

Founded in 2013, TimesPro is a prominent Higher EdTech platform dedicated to advancing the careers of learners by equipping them with in-demand skills. Its programmes are designed to address changing industry needs and are enhanced by technology to ensure accessibility and affordability.

TimesPro offers a wide range of learning solutions including early career programmes in BFSI, e-commerce, and technology, executive education in collaboration with IIMs and IITs, and corporate learning solutions for upskilling and reskilling employees. As an initiative of The Times Group, TimesPro partners with top organisations across sectors to help build a future-ready workforce.