JD for Technical Engineer - Forge.Labs In the role of the Technical Engineer the person shall report to Sr. Engineer, Forge.Labs and engage in a scope of work spanning technical, operational, and administrative aspects relating to the broad Key Result Areas (KRAs) covering Technical Skills Training, Technical Support for Product Design and Development, Managing Lab Infrastructure & Operations, Technical Operations & General Administration . About Forge.Labs Under the broader mission to deeply impact India's innovation economy by strengthening the nation's technology industry and entrepreneurship sector, Forge has established Forge.Academy to nurture the next generation of highly competent individuals capable of harnessing the power of technology, innovation, and enterprise to lead, change and deliver social and economic impact. Forge.Labs is the dedicated vertical within Forge that delivers infrastructure, capabilities, and resources by operating innovation CoEs and advanced technology labs apart from offering deep expertise to accelerate the realization of deep/digital tech solutions for industrial applications. Position & Designation Grade - Associate Technical Engineer designated in Forge at the grade of Associate is responsible for the technical infrastructure of few Innovation CoEs and Technology Labs, while being deputed in any one of the centers operated by Forge and for offering end-to-end technical expertise and support for all training and innovation programs offered in those CoEs/Labs. Compensation Forge 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 TBIs. 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 Technical Support for Product Design & Development Offer Technical support in their respective area at the level of ‘practitioner’ to innovators/startups in achieving accelerated implementation of product design, development and verification activities; Support the Innovation teams, consisting of student/graduate trainees on all aspects of product design, prototype development, technical documentation, selection, and usage of the right tools and implementation of the right techniques for testing, and verification etc. Be an active part of the Technical Associates team to ensure all innovation projects actively managed under Forge.labs achieve on-time delivery, within the estimated budget, and in full compliance to the stated product design/requirements; Coach and provide guidance to the student/graduate innovators to strengthen their basics and understanding of all critical technical concepts relating to various tools, equipment, and systems; Support Innovation/Technology Lab infrastructure and operations Support the set of Innovation CoEs and Technology Labs in any one or more centers operated by Forge that are assigned based on the relevance to the person’s core technical expertise areas; Constantly understand the upcoming trends in the technology domains and come up with recommendations on lab upgrades along with proper justification, budget estimates etc. Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations; Technical Skills Training and Competencies Development Support the Product/Program Managers of Forge.Academy in the process of developing Training Products in the core technology domains aimed at enhancing innovation competencies in students and professionals; Contribute in the selection and admission process for all forms or formats of training programs relevant to the specific technical expertise areas; Play the role of a technical mentor to the trainees for both students and professionals; Technical Operations Support in all technical activities involved in the procurement of technical infrastructure and setting the lab Monitor the usage of equipment, consumables, and supplies used by innovators/startups and other authorized users of the Forge.Labs to be within the stipulated limits; Engage directly with the external stakeholders within technology partners and vendors in all matters related to the technical infrastructure, and effectively coordinate with different internal stakeholders to complete tasks in a timely manner; Responsible for all matters related to overall administration of their respective technology labs, including recruitment, training, and competencies development of Technical Associates; Preferred Minimum bachelor's qualification (B.E) in Mechatronics or Electrical/Electronics 2+ years of experience in Manufacturing/Lab set-ups with a focus on hardwares Experience in building rapid prototypes Experience in bringing products to market in a fast-paced environment. Hands-on experience with electromechanical, IoT, Robotic, Automation, IOT, PCB Design systems preferred Understanding of engineering concepts such as system architecture, implementation, testing and maintenance is highly preferred Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required Ability to lead, mentor, and delegate to other engineers and technicians is required Passionate in teaching, mentoring students, and entrepreneurship. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Paid sick time Ability to commute/relocate: Sriperumpudur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Experience: relevant work: 2 years (Required) Work Location: In person
JD for IT/Network Admin In the role of the IT/Network Admin, the person shall report to Head, Digital.Ops and engage in a scope of work spanning Managerial, Administrative and Technical/Engineer levels relating to the broad Key Result Areas (KRAs) covering Device management, Enterprise applications, Enterprise Network and Connectivity, Technical Operations & General Administration . Forge.Academy & Forge.Labs Under the broader mission to deeply impact India's innovation economy by strengthening the nation's technology industry and entrepreneurship sector, Forge has established Forge.Academy to nurture the next generation of highly competent individuals capable of harnessing the power of technology, innovation, and enterprise to lead, change and deliver social and economic impact. Forge.Labs are the dedicated vertical within Forge that delivers infrastructure, capabilities, and resources by operating innovation CoEs and advanced technology labs apart from offering deep expertise to accelerate the realization of deep/digital tech solutions for industrial applications. Position & Designation Grade - AssociateIT/Network Admin designated in Forge at the grade of Associate is responsible for setting end-to-end operations for defining Network Architecture & capacity planning, vendor selection/management, commercial procurement to implementation and maintenance of the network covers all the aspects of managerial, administrative and technical/engineering responsibilities deputed in the centre. Compensation Forge compensation is at par with the top end of India's social enterprises' sector and is 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 TBIs in general in India. Role & Responsibilities - Key Result Areas Digital - User Devices Provisioning user desktops ranging from laptops ( Macs & PCs ), desktops (Macs & PCs) and lab workstations and maintaining the log of assets mapped for current employees and asset planning/allocating for future recruits by the company; Provisioning and maintenance for all shared multimedia/AV devices and accessories in the office premises; Coordinating with the vendors for onsite/remote mode periodic maintenance, repairs, replacements, spares etc; Supporting with detailed technical specifications and competitive evaluation of quotations from vendors; Responsible for vendor selection , commercial negotiation and other procedures involved in procurement; Enterprise Application Google apps suite - overall domain administration and end-to-end provisioning and maintenance of all apps used by different user profiles in the company; Installation, provisioning and maintenance of other enterprise apps deployed in the company; Responsible for managing all technical and vendor coordination required for hosting all websites owned/operated by the company; Responsible for the end-to-end technical areas/activities as required for the development/deployment/operations of digital portals or tools by any of the verticals or programs coming under Forge.Academy or Forge.Ventures; 3. Enterprise Network & Connectivity 3A. Setting up new sites Coordinating with vendors in network design, capacity planning, HW/SW requirements & technical specifications; Responsible for Installation and Commissioning of end-to-end network with ISP and WiFi/Ethernet LAN; Responsible for ISP selection, technical evaluation, commercial negotiation and other procedures involved in procurement; 3B. Managing sites Monitoring network performance and coordinating with ISP for bandwidth allocation/utilisation; Managing end-to-end all the provisioning and configuration required for network admin and user/device (endpoint) access; Coordinating with the infra vendors (HW & SW) for onsite/remote mode periodic maintenance, repairs, replacements, spares etc; Responsible for network connectivity issues and resolving any wireless communication issues within the confines of the office. 3C. Technical capabilities Understanding of the hardware infrastructure, DNS (domain name system), routers, firewall systems, and cloud computing applications; Maintenance/Installation of firewall and security systems to maintain the safety from cyberattacks or third parties accessing confidential information of the company; Maintaining the database of the all the information of the network system for the parties of clients, stakeholders, managers and employees; Undertaking timely updates for quality checks on the network and enforcing policies for effective and efficient working of the systems; Eligibility: Minimum Diploma/bachelor's qualification (B.E) in Information Technology, Computer Science or other relevant studies 2-4 years of experience in managing all the aspects of IT infrastructure in a given organization Hands-on experience with network switches and router systems Hands-on experience in working with IT asset management software Understanding IT architecture to design a better, and more efficient network infrastructure for the company is highly preferred Network hardware configuration and LAN knowledge Network troubleshooting and management experience The ability to lead and delegate to other engineers and technicians is required Good verbal and written communication skills are required Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off Provident Fund Ability to commute/relocate: Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What is your last drawn CTC and expected CTC? Experience: IT support: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person
JD for Executive Secretary to the CEO, Forge In the role of the Executive Secretary to the CEO, Forge the person shall report directly to the CEO, Forge and to other members of the company’s executive leadership team, and is responsible for heading the entire administrative and operational responsibilities coming under the broader Key Functional Areas (KFAs) covering Executive Support and Calendar Management, Communication and Coordination, Travel Management, Office Administration, Stakeholder and Board Relations and Operational Support for CEO’s Office .In managing the comprehensive scope of outcomes and activities, the incumbentis expected to play the bridge connecting the CEO's Office with other executive leaders of the board and external stakeholders. Position & Designation Grade: Sr. Associate or Manager The ES to the CEO, at the grade of Sr. Associate or Manager, is responsible for managing strategic administrative, communication, and coordination functions that directly support the CEO’s office. The role involves ensuring operational excellence across executive support areas, including calendar management, stakeholder coordination, event management, and communication oversight. The company expects the incumbent in this role to emerge as a strong candidate for the role of Manager, CEO’s Office within 12-15 months, by demonstrating exceptional performance, strong ownership, and the ability to manage high-level priorities with professionalism and discretion. Compensation Forge 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 TBIs. 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 Executive Support & Calendar Management Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar; schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel plans. Regularly review scheduled engagements, prioritise activities, and make adjustments as required. Serve as the primary liaison for all internal meeting arrangements. Prepare and circulate agenda, minutes, and supporting documents for all meetings. Ensure smooth setup of in-person and virtual meetings by coordinating with the IT team. Communication & Coordination Act as the central point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Screen calls, emails, and messages; draft and prepare responses and follow-ups. Review incoming correspondence and support the drafting of official communications, reports, and presentations. Coordinate external communication workflows including board relations. Event & Travel Management Plan and organise external events, conferences, and speaking engagements for the CEO. Arrange travel and logistical requirements — flight, hotel, visa, and ground transportation. Prepare comprehensive travel itineraries and expense reports. Ensure professional representation of the CEO’s office in all events. Stakeholder & Board Relations Support effective communication and engagement with external partners and key stakeholders. Facilitate timely reporting, meeting coordination, and relationship management. Deal sourcing activities, from prospecting leads to signing of MOUs. Executing engagement agreements, end-to-end process of documentation and submission. Delivering accurate and timely reports, analysis and presentations. Office Administration & Process Excellence: Monitoring, reporting and analysing the overall financial performance of the company towards achieving financial goals in Fundraising & Revenue generation. Monitoring and reporting for various programs, coordinating directly with the executives/stakeholders of the clients on behalf of the CEO and other leadership executives. Undertake the rapid implementation of highly focused interventions required to boost the overall performance of specific ongoing programs in direct coordination with the program leaders and program teams. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Ability to commute/relocate: Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person
JD for Executive Secretary to the CEO, Forge In the role of the Executive Secretary to the CEO, Forge the person shall report directly to the CEO, Forge and to other members of the company’s executive leadership team, and is responsible for heading the entire administrative and operational responsibilities coming under the broader Key Functional Areas (KFAs) covering Executive Support and Calendar Management, Communication and Coordination, Travel Management, Office Administration, Stakeholder and Board Relations and Operational Support for CEO’s Office .In managing the comprehensive scope of outcomes and activities, the incumbentis expected to play the bridge connecting the CEO's Office with other executive leaders of the board and external stakeholders. Position & Designation Grade: Sr. Associate or Manager The ES to the CEO, at the grade of Sr. Associate or Manager, is responsible for managing strategic administrative, communication, and coordination functions that directly support the CEO’s office. The role involves ensuring operational excellence across executive support areas, including calendar management, stakeholder coordination, event management, and communication oversight. The company expects the incumbent in this role to emerge as a strong candidate for the role of Manager, CEO’s Office within 12-15 months, by demonstrating exceptional performance, strong ownership, and the ability to manage high-level priorities with professionalism and discretion. Compensation Forge 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 TBIs. 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 Executive Support & Calendar Management Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar; schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel plans. Regularly review scheduled engagements, prioritise activities, and make adjustments as required. Serve as the primary liaison for all internal meeting arrangements. Prepare and circulate agenda, minutes, and supporting documents for all meetings. Ensure smooth setup of in-person and virtual meetings by coordinating with the IT team. Communication & Coordination Act as the central point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Screen calls, emails, and messages; draft and prepare responses and follow-ups. Review incoming correspondence and support the drafting of official communications, reports, and presentations. Coordinate external communication workflows including board relations. Event & Travel Management Plan and organise external events, conferences, and speaking engagements for the CEO. Arrange travel and logistical requirements — flight, hotel, visa, and ground transportation. Prepare comprehensive travel itineraries and expense reports. Ensure professional representation of the CEO’s office in all events. Stakeholder & Board Relations Support effective communication and engagement with external partners and key stakeholders. Facilitate timely reporting, meeting coordination, and relationship management. Deal sourcing activities, from prospecting leads to signing of MOUs. Executing engagement agreements, end-to-end process of documentation and submission. Delivering accurate and timely reports, analysis and presentations. Office Administration & Process Excellence: Monitoring, reporting and analysing the overall financial performance of the company towards achieving financial goals in Fundraising & Revenue generation. Monitoring and reporting for various programs, coordinating directly with the executives/stakeholders of the clients on behalf of the CEO and other leadership executives. Undertake the rapid implementation of highly focused interventions required to boost the overall performance of specific ongoing programs in direct coordination with the program leaders and program teams. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Ability to commute/relocate: Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person
JD for Executive Secretary to the CEO, Forge In the role of the Executive Secretary to the CEO, Forge the person shall report directly to the CEO, Forge and to other members of the company’s executive leadership team, and is responsible for heading the entire administrative and operational responsibilities coming under the broader Key Functional Areas (KFAs) covering Executive Support and Calendar Management, Communication and Coordination, Travel Management, Office Administration, Stakeholder and Board Relations and Operational Support for CEO’s Office .In managing the comprehensive scope of outcomes and activities, the incumbentis expected to play the bridge connecting the CEO's Office with other executive leaders of the board and external stakeholders. Position & Designation Grade: Sr. Associate or Manager The ES to the CEO, at the grade of Sr. Associate or Manager, is responsible for managing strategic administrative, communication, and coordination functions that directly support the CEO’s office. The role involves ensuring operational excellence across executive support areas, including calendar management, stakeholder coordination, event management, and communication oversight. The company expects the incumbent in this role to emerge as a strong candidate for the role of Manager, CEO’s Office within 12-15 months, by demonstrating exceptional performance, strong ownership, and the ability to manage high-level priorities with professionalism and discretion. Compensation Forge 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 TBIs. 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 Executive Support & Calendar Management Manage and maintain the CEO’s calendar; schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel plans. Regularly review scheduled engagements, prioritise activities, and make adjustments as required. Serve as the primary liaison for all internal meeting arrangements. Prepare and circulate agenda, minutes, and supporting documents for all meetings. Ensure smooth setup of in-person and virtual meetings by coordinating with the IT team. Communication & Coordination Act as the central point of contact between the CEO, internal teams, and external stakeholders. Screen calls, emails, and messages; draft and prepare responses and follow-ups. Review incoming correspondence and support the drafting of official communications, reports, and presentations. Coordinate external communication workflows including board relations. Event & Travel Management Plan and organise external events, conferences, and speaking engagements for the CEO. Arrange travel and logistical requirements — flight, hotel, visa, and ground transportation. Prepare comprehensive travel itineraries and expense reports. Ensure professional representation of the CEO’s office in all events. Stakeholder & Board Relations Support effective communication and engagement with external partners and key stakeholders. Facilitate timely reporting, meeting coordination, and relationship management. Deal sourcing activities, from prospecting leads to signing of MOUs. Executing engagement agreements, end-to-end process of documentation and submission. Delivering accurate and timely reports, analysis and presentations. Office Administration & Process Excellence: Monitoring, reporting and analysing the overall financial performance of the company towards achieving financial goals in Fundraising & Revenue generation. Monitoring and reporting for various programs, coordinating directly with the executives/stakeholders of the clients on behalf of the CEO and other leadership executives. Undertake the rapid implementation of highly focused interventions required to boost the overall performance of specific ongoing programs in direct coordination with the program leaders and program teams. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month Benefits: Food provided Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Ability to commute/relocate: Saravanampatti, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): What is your current CTC and expected CTC? Education: Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person
In the role of the Lead - Facilities & Infra the person shall report to Infra and engage in a scope of work spanning diligent handling of various operational, and administrative aspects relating to the broad Key Result Areas (KRAs) covering Project Management (Civil), Commercial Operations, Utilities Management and Vendor Management. In managing the comprehensive scope of outcomes and activities, the Lead- Infra is expected to play the Position & Designation Grade: Sr. Associate The Lead, Facilities & Infra shall be designated in Forge at the grade of Sr. Associate and shall be responsible for entire facilities management, utilities management and project management with respect to civil works and vendor management related to the infrastructure. The company expects the incumbent in this role to emerge as a strong candidate for being considered for the role and position of Manager, Facilities & Infra in the grade of Manager within 18-24 months by delivering strong performance and demonstrating significant growth. Compensation Forge 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 TBIs. 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 1. Vendor Management Overseeing matters relating to vendor management, project budgeting and managing the commercials and overall delivery and commissioning of the works on-budget and on-time, across centres; Identify potential vendors to avail best pricing and product/service at preferred quality and is responsible for vendor evaluation and selection after rigorous assessment of the products/services, price negotiation, structuring and execution of supplier contracts, delivery and commissioning of goods and services, monitoring of support and maintenance services offered by vendors as per the agreed SLAs; Coordinate with civil and architectural consultants to ensure design compliance, site readiness, and timely execution of construction activities as per the project work breakdown structure (WBS); Track milestones and deliverables for civil and interior works, ensuring vendor adherence to specifications, drawings, quality standards, and timelines outlined in the WBS and project plan. 2. Commercial Operations Own the entire responsibility for all deliverables, outcomes, and results relating to all aspects of commercial operations of the company; End-to-end management of commercial procurement across centres. Includes preparation of RFPs, call for tender, managing tender process, negotiation, contract execution, procurement inspection/verification and administering the AMC etc; Overseeing matters relating to vendor management, project budgeting and managing the commercials and overall delivery and commissioning of the works on-budget and on-time, across centres; Identify potential vendors to avail best pricing and product/service at preferred quality and is responsible for vendor evaluation and selection after rigorous assessment of the products/services, price negotiation, structuring and execution of supplier contracts, delivery and commissioning of goods and services, monitoring of support and maintenance services offered by vendors as per the agreed SLAs; Assist in the documentation process and the implementation of all policies and decisions concerning commercial proposals, purchase process etc; Directly responsible for all commercial aspects relating to the execution of contracts, and payment/collection of fees and other payouts from startups enrolled under any of Forge’s programs; Managing suppliers by clearly communicating the opportunities in the Startup Ecosystem that will be created through Forge, exploiting the maximum value and benefit through the procurement at the minimal cost without any compromise in the quality; 3. Facilities & Utilities Management Responsible for all deliverables, outcomes, and results relating to facilities and administration under Facilities & Infra, Commercial Procurement, General Administration etc; Manage the entire range of operational, commercial, financial, and administrative aspects of the Facilities Management area including Physical Infrastructure, Housekeeping, Utilities & Maintenance etc. by supervising a team of full-time employees and external contractors/suppliers who will be directly responsible for the day-to-day operations, across all the Forge centres; Implement security protocols and guidelines for facility access, managing premises security & safety, personnel movement and procedures for tracking access cards, security cameras and other premises safety & surveillance systems; Responsible for inspecting and conducting drills on a regular basis across centres to ensure that occupants are prepared for emergencies, and for implementing safety precautions; Manage the commercial, financial and statutory aspects of fleet and transport services including employees shuttle service, bookings, hotels for all centres; 4. Project Management for the establishment of new centres and expansion of existing centres Ensure the completion of all the civil and interior works on-time as per desired project plan in coordination with all government and external stakeholders for all centres; Manage all the overall stakeholder coordination and engagement required between government officials, civil and interior infrastructure vendors, architects, Forge management and others (as may be required); Closely review and monitor the work progress at each centre and provide timely updates to Forge management; Prepare and submit weekly progress/status reports to government and Forge stakeholders on the completion of the construction, interior design or repair and maintenance of all centres on a regular basis; Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month Benefits: Commuter assistance Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund Application Question(s): what is your current CTC and Expected CTC? How many years of experience as Facilities and admin do you have? Work Location: In person