Position Program Manager Ecosystem Capacity Building Reporting manager AVP Who we are NSRCEL is the start-up incubator of IIM Bangalore We are deeply committed to mobilising the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country to foster innovation and economic growth As an organization we have had the privilege of working with some of the brightest minds in the industry and we take pride in our ability to identify and nurture talent 1 15 600 entrepreneurs participated in various programs workshops masterclasses and events so far These initiatives have provided a platform for entrepreneurs to gain insights expand their network and hone their skills Additionally NSRCEL has partners with corporates like Goldman Sachs Kotak Mahindra Bank Maruti Suzuki Capgemini and Alstom among others to support entrepreneurs in focused sectors like mobility fintech AI Climate and Impact led entrepreneurship Role Summary The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple client projects ensuring they align with strategic objectives and deliver high-impact results Key Responsibilities - Oversee multiple project teams ensuring effective management and alignment with strategic goals - Lead high-level stakeholder engagements and strategic partnerships - Direct the strategic planning budgeting and overall performance of project - Innovate and implement high-impact strategies to enhance program outcomes - Business Development through ecosystem engagement and being a brand ambassador of the organization - Sourcing and closing deals as well as managing the projects that are sourced by you until completion - Manage a small team and lead them to achieving the project goals Requirements 4-7 years of experience in program management roles within the incubation or acceleration space or 6-8 years of experience in Business Consulting across India Exceptional leadership strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Strong track record in managing complex programs and diverse teams Advanced understanding of the entrepreneurship ecosystem and incubation processes Preference DST Portfolio Management 3 years leading Department of Science Technology DST -funded incubation cohorts or R D programs including proposal writing budget alignment and compliance reporting Grant Lifecycle Expertise Demonstrated track record in securing disbursing and monitoring multi crore grants from government DST MeitY BIRAC and multilateral agencies adept with grant accounting tools and audit protocols Cohort Design Delivery Designed executed and scaled at least three tech startup cohorts 10-20 ventures each covering selection rubrics mentor networks milestone based funding and KPI dashboards Ecosystem Stakeholder Engagement Robust network within scientific agencies venture funds corporates and academia able to broker partnerships and co create sector specific programs e g deep tech med tech climate tech Regulatory IP Familiarity Past experience of Indian IP law tech transfer agreements and startup equity structures relevant to government backed incubators Data Reporting Proficiency Advanced MIS tools and analytics platforms for real time cohort performance tracking and grant compliance reporting

📌 Program Manager- Ecosystem Capacity Building (Bengaluru)
🏢 NSRCEL
📍 Bengaluru