# Shaping the Future of EdTech: The Ruangguru Management Associate Program
Ruangguru stands at the forefront of the educational technology landscape as Indonesia’s premier provider, driven by a mission to elevate educational standards and foster personalized, lifelong learning. Through a robust ecosystem of digital platforms, the company serves over 12 million K-12 students and 150,000 educators. By integrating diverse resources—ranging from comprehensive video tutorials and exam preparation tools to specialized services like Roboguru and RuangLes—Ruangguru empowers students to achieve academic excellence. Beyond the classroom, its corporate division, Ruangkerja, provides scalable mobile learning solutions for professionals across global and local enterprises.
## Accelerating Leadership: The Management Associate Program (MAP)
The Management Associate Program (MAP) is an elite, two-year accelerated career path meticulously crafted to develop the next generation of industry visionaries, innovators, and changemakers. Participants are given the unique opportunity to influence the rapidly evolving Southeast Asian digital education sector through high-level project ownership and executive-grade leadership coaching.
The upcoming Batch 8 is scheduled to commence in July 2026, with the rigorous selection process occurring between October and December 2025.
## Program Structure and Strategic Impact
Over the course of 24 months, Associates will navigate three distinct rotations, each spanning approximately eight months. This structure ensures a holistic understanding of the business while accelerating professional growth.
Core Responsibilities
* High-Impact Project Ownership: Lead initiatives designed to drive exponential company growth and tackle the most pressing challenges in the EdTech sector.
* Cross-Functional Exposure: Rotate through diverse departments including Product, Marketing, Content, Operations, Sales, and the Ruangguru Foundation to build a versatile leadership profile.
* Senior-Level Mentorship: Work directly alongside the senior management team while receiving consistent guidance from industry-leading experts.
* Performance Excellence: Track progress through quarterly or semi-annual evaluations, ensuring readiness to transition into a permanent leadership role upon completion of the 24-month tenure.
## Ideal Candidate Profile
Ruangguru seeks candidates who possess both the intellectual rigor and the passion required to drive digital transformation. To be considered for the MAP Batch 8, applicants should meet the following criteria:
* Academic and Professional Background: Candidates should ideally be final-year students anticipating graduation by July 2026, or fresh graduates with no more than two years of full-time professional experience.
* Leadership and Initiative: A demonstrable history of leading projects or building successful startup initiatives.
* Professional Experience: Prior internship or work experience within technology firms, top-tier consulting firms, or FMCG companies is highly preferred.
* Distinguished Achievements: A proven track record in business case competitions, or receipt of national/international academic honors (such as outstanding student accolades or Olympiad wins).
* Cultural Alignment: Candidates must embody the Ruangguru "CHIEF" values:
* Collaborative: Thrives in team-oriented environments.
* Human-centric: Focused on the people behind the data.
* Introspective: Committed to continuous self-improvement.
* Entrepreneurial: Displays a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
* Fun: Brings energy and enthusiasm to the workspace.
If you are prepared to bridge the gap between innovation and education, this program offers the unparalleled opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the future of learning.