Announcement Draft For the post of Project Manger

The Program Manager (PM) is responsible for organising and conducting in-person and online GDC programs and managing all the tasks around such programs, including Administration and Accounts. A PM typically manages multiple tasks, prioritizes amongst activities to meet deadlines, makes independent operating decisions, and resolves operational conflicts and grievances amicably. The challenging role provides avenues for developing multi-faceted organisational skills and career growth. The Program Manager works closely with the Senior Program Manager, GDC instructors, and start-up teams to organize and conduct training programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Organizing and administering GDC programs (in-person and online) as per plan and procedure.
• Compering online meetings/webinars as the host on electronic platforms such as Zoom, Teams.
• Communicating with instructors, mentors, and team members to run programs on schedule.
• Organising data, documents, correspondences, contracts, MIS, and archiving of course material and metadata during and after programs.
• Organising and managing programs/events of GDC.
• Managing the Accounts and Office Administration of GDC.

About GDC, IIT Madras

GDC works with STEM universities across India to implement a Lab to Market mission by helping faculty, researchers, and students commercialise their research through startups. GDCs flagship program, I-NCUBATE, has found wide acceptability across several universities and incubators. GDC is scaling I-NCUBATE and other programs in collaboration with other universities, industry, and government to more than 500 colleges. The work environment is very professional and congenial. For more details, please visit our website: http://gdciitm.org/

Shortlisted candidates shall be informed by 29th September 2025.

Eligible women candidates looking for a second career are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Graduate in any subject. Post-graduate will be preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in a college, corporate, or training organisation in managing/coordinating programs.
• High fluency in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of Tamil and Hindi.
• Capabilities include creating and managing program schedules, organising and distributing training materials, maintaining databases, managing communication, contract management, administering online surveys, etc.
• Proficient in managing online webinars/conferences on any platform (e.g. Zoom, Teams).
• Comfortable in working in small, close-knit teams and under tight deadlines.
• Computer savvy Proficient in using MS Office, Email, and Social Media software; should be willing and capable of learning software tools such as database programs, video-making/editing software, and other online software tools/utilities.

Should be comfortable in approaching and interacting with senior academics, professionals, and students online and in person.

Perks and Benifits:

Rs. 40,000/- per month (Consolidated)