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About the Company Modulus Housing is a MODULAR CONSTRUCTION TECH STARTUP incubated at IIT Madras, focused on rapid and sustainable infrastructure solutions for healthcare, education, housing, and commercial micro-constructions. With a vision to revolutionize construction the way Apple revolutionized computing, Modulus is creating industrialized building systems that are scalable, cost-effective, and ready for the country. About the Role The Associate – Founder’s Office is a high-impact, cross-functional role designed for someone who thrives in ambiguity, thinks strategically, and executes ruthlessly. You will work directly with the CEO on core growth priorities: business development strategy, new sector expansion, R&D pilots, and strategic partnerships. This role will serve as an in-house “special projects” leader, helping shape and scale key initiatives across departments. Responsibilities Strategic Business Development Identify and evaluate new GTM (Go-To-Market) verticals and partnership opportunities Support high-value client pursuits, investor conversations, and enterprise pitches Develop BD playbooks and frameworks for sector-specific growth (e.g., Defense, Dairy, Cloud Kitchens) R&D & Product Innovation Support Collaborate with the CEO, engineering, and academic partners (e.g., IITM) on modular design and materials research. Track global prefab innovations and prepare research notes for potential adoption. Drive pilot deployments of new product lines and collect structured feedback. Project & Initiative Management Program manage high-priority founder-led projects from ideation to execution. Monitor metrics, track OKRs, and ensure on-time delivery of outcomes. Act as a bridge between internal teams (Sales, Design, Engineering) and external partners. Investor & Strategic Communication Assist in preparing investor decks, board updates, and sector deep-dives. Conduct market research, TAM estimation, and competition bench marking. Founder Delegated Operations Represent the founder in internal or external meetings where needed. Draft critical documents, follow up with stakeholders, and ensure closure. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Economics, or Business from a Tier-1 institution MBA or equivalent is a plus. 2–5 years in consulting, early-stage startups, R&D-led enterprises, or CEO office roles. Exposure to construction, infra, design-tech, or deeptech sectors is preferred. Required Skills Strong research and analytical ability, complemented by storytelling skills using tools like PPT, Excel, and interactive, design-rich presentation platforms. Hands-on with execution, structured thinking, and navigating unstructured problem statements. Comfortable working across functions and managing senior stakeholders. Passion for innovation, infrastructure, and nation-building. What we offer A front-row seat to the strategic scaling of a disruptive construction-tech company. Fast-paced, high-trust environment where merit wins. Direct mentorship from the founding team. Opportunity to shape the built environment in a high-growth, purpose-driven sector Pay range and compensation package CTC INR 10–16 LPA (based on experience) Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices. Show more Show less
