Program Manager - Ecosystem Capacity Building

Program Manager - Ecosystem Capacity Building

Lead high-impact start-up incubation programs, manage strategic stakeholder partnerships, and oversee the end-to-end delivery of innovation cohorts.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Experience: 4+ years of experience in Program Management within start-up incubators, accelerators, or Business Consulting.
Compensation: Competitive

NSRCEL

NSRCEL is the start-up incubator of IIM Bangalore. We are dedicated to supporting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in India to encourage new ideas and economic growth. We take pride in finding and supporting talented individuals, having worked with over 1,15,600 entrepreneurs through various programs and workshops. By partnering with major organizations like Goldman Sachs and Kotak Mahindra Bank, we help start-ups in sectors like Fintech, AI, and Climate change reach their full potential.

Role

The Program Manager leads multiple client projects to ensure they meet strategic goals and create a high impact. This role focuses on managing project teams, building partnerships, and representing the organization to grow the start-up support network.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multiple project teams to ensure work stays on track with organizational goals.
  • Lead high-level meetings with partners and build strategic relationships.
  • Direct the planning, budgeting, and overall performance of assigned projects.
  • Create and use new strategies to improve the success of our programs.
  • Grow the organization by finding new opportunities and acting as a brand ambassador.
  • Source new deals and manage those projects from start to finish.
  • Lead a small team and help them reach project milestones.

Requirements

  • 4–7 years of experience in managing programs for incubators or 6–8 years in Business Consulting within India.
  • Educational background in Business, Management, or a related field.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing complex programs and leading diverse teams.
  • Deep understanding of how start-up incubators and accelerators work.
  • Experience with government grants (like DST, MeitY, or BIRAC) and reporting is a strong plus.
  • Skilled in using computer tools, MIS, and data platforms for tracking progress.
  • Excellent communication and networking skills with the ability to work with venture funds and academic institutions.
  • Understanding of start-up structures, intellectual property, and tech-transfer.

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