In the role of the Executive Associate, CEO’s Office at FVS (Forge Venture Studio - operated in the IITMRP campus), the individual shall report to the Executive Manager, CEO’s Office and serve as the liaison connecting the CEO’s Office with IITMRP ecosystem stakeholders, IITM-DoMS faculty, startup founders, and external partners, and other organisations coming under the broader umbrella of IIT Madras.

The role spans comprehensive_Key Functional Areas_covering_ecosystem community management, CEO Secretariat functions, and coordination of FVS venture studio activities,_ensuring integrated execution across the CEO’s organisational responsibilities and his mandate as Professor of Practice (PoP), IITM-DoMS.

CompensationForge compensation is at par with the top end of the social enterprises sector in India and continuously benchmarked to be above the average compensation offered in the social (non-commercial or development) sector in general but significantly above the average compensation offered by not-for-profit incubators, accelerators and similar entities.





The Total CTC will include 3 major components namely, Fixed Monthly Gross, Fixed Quarterly Payout, and Annual Development Bonus (linked to demonstration of progress on developing and strengthening capabilities in alignment with the Career Advancement and Capabilities Development framework of Forge).

Role & Responsibilities - Key Result Areas

Community Lead - Forge Venture Studio
- Own the end-to-end operational management of FVS communities at IITMRP, including founders and expert-mentor communities, ensuring structured engagement through planned calendars, curated touchpoints and measurable outcomes with a target of 80%+ active participation and documented community impact.
- Maintain a disciplined and up-to-date community database, track key metrics including engagement frequency, referral leads, and retention rates, and consolidate monthly dashboards for CEO review, including documented follow-up actions an

📌 Executive Associate, CEO's Office (Chennai)
🏢 Forge Innovation & Ventures
📍 Chennai