In the role of the Program Manager, FORT.Academy the person shall report to the CEO, Forge and engage in a scope of work spanning techno-managerial, financial, operational and administrative aspects relating to the broad Key Result Areas (KRAs) covering program management & operations of various offerings, Training services, Innovation Project Management services for MSMEs & Startups, Partner/Client Stakeholder Management & Ecosystem Connect, and General Administration.

FORT.Academy shall partner with various knowledge/capability partners, higher technical institutions and Industry partners (MSMEs and Startups) to implement the Innovation Practicum for Technical Education and Manufacturing Technology Practicum as an adjunct process to the academic curriculum, and as the consolidated process for all innovation centered initiatives, policies and programs at a national scale. The Program Manager is the operational lead for the MTP(Manufacturing Technology Practicum), requiring a high degree of organisational skill, attention to detail,



and a deep understanding of the program's practical components. The role is a blend of administration, coordination, and participant-facing support, ensuring that all program activities run smoothly and effectively.

Introduction: FORT.Academy within Forge Innovation & Ventures
Forge Innovation & Ventures operates as a vertically integrated enterprise, fundamentally committed to establishing and managing a national-scale Open Innovation Value Network. The core objective of this network is to catalyse talent, technology, and ventures, thereby powering India's innovation economy in the Industrial Intelligence Age. The strategic framework of the organisation is meticulously structured around six Strategic Program Verticals (SPVs), each aligned with one of three core thrust areas: Talent, Technology, and Ventures.
Forge.Academy is positioned as a core Strategic Program Vertical (SPV) under Forge's overarching "Talent" thrust area. Its prima

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