Manage IT infrastructure (devices, enterprise apps, network) with focus on cybersecurity. Oversee vendor relations, procurement, and tech support. Min. 2-4 yrs exp, network expertise (switches, routers, LAN), leadership, and excellent comm required Perks and benefits Health insurance Paid sick time Provident Fund
At Forge.Academy , we are on a mission to reimagine technical education and workforce development by embedding innovation capability and technology proficiency into how people learn, work, and lead. As we expand our national footprint through our Innovation Practicum and Technology Practicum programs, we are looking for a visionary academic leader to serve as our Dean – Learning & Curriculum Innovation. This strategic role is focused on leading the academic and curriculum innovation agenda across our practicum models for students in technical education and professionals in the industrial workforce. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in curriculum design, instructional innovation , and industry-academia alignment —with a strong commitment to academic excellence and scalable impact. 🔧 Key Responsibilities 🎓 Academic & Curriculum Leadership Design and standardize future-ready, industry-relevant curricula for Innovation and Technology Practicum programs Collaborate with industry experts and academic stakeholders to ensure cutting-edge, real-world-aligned learning content Integrate innovation-centric pedagogies , including problem-solving, product thinking, and experiential learning into curriculum frameworks Create and maintain academic architecture that enables scalability, adaptability , and outcomes orientation across multiple programs and locations ✅ Academic Strategy & Quality Assurance Define academic standards and benchmarks in alignment with national regulatory frameworks and global best practices Institutionalize curriculum development cycles, review processes, and feedback loops for continuous improvement Establish robust models for assessment, academic audit, and certification frameworks 📊 Insights & Innovation Leverage data and evidence to assess curriculum effectiveness, learning outcomes, and program impact Promote knowledge sharing, content innovation, and academic excellence within the internal academic team and partner institutions 🤝 External Academic Engagement Build and nurture partnerships with universities, industry bodies, and accrediting agencies to co-create and validate curricular models Represent Forge.Academy in academic forums and contribute to shaping policy and practices in technical education and innovation-based learning 🎓 Qualifications & Experience Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Education, Technology, or Curriculum Design 10+ years of experience in curriculum leadership , academic strategy, or higher/vocational technical education reform Strong understanding of outcome-based education, NEP 2020, and regulatory frameworks in technical education Experience working at the intersection of academia and industry to co-develop programs or learning models Proven ability to lead academic innovation, drive standardization, and influence stakeholders across institutions
In the role of the Head - Forge.Lighthouse , the person shall be responsible for heading all operational responsibilities coming under the broader Key Functional Areas (KFAs) including Program Management & Governance, Centre Operations, Partnerships & Alliances and Revenue Generation & Commercial Management. In managing the comprehensive scope of outcomes and activities under the above broader KFAs,, the candidate is expected to build and manage the team of full-time employees, trainees and interns as the need/case may be in order to discharge their duties in the role of Head - Forge.Lighthouse and Head - FORT.Hosur. Position & Designation Grade: Sr.Manager or AVP The Head - Forge.Lighthouse role to be designated in Forge at the grade of Sr.Manager is expected to emerge as a strong candidate for being considered for the grade of AVP within 12 months by delivering strong performance and demonstrating significant growth and development in specific domain areas. 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 4 major components namely, Fixed Monthly Gross , Fixed Quarterly Payout, 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) and Annual Executive Bonus (linked to the company’s performance metrics, achieving positive operating profit from operating funds and demonstrating strong financial health and growth). Role & Responsibilities - Key Result Areas 1) Head – Forge.Lighthouse Identify, engage, and onboard industrial clients onto the Forge.Lighthouse platform, securing leadership buy-in and long-term partnership alignment. Lead multi-level engagement strategies targeting C-suite, operations, and digital transformation teams to ensure holistic buy-in. Develop tailored onboarding journeys for diverse client segments, including MSMEs and large enterprises. Foster long-term partnership models with shared value creation and co-innovation frameworks. Collaborate with client sponsors to define strategic objectives, align innovation themes, and prioritise focus areas for innovation pilots. Work closely with industrial teams to define clear innovation challenges, performance indicators, and success criteria aligned with enterprise goals. Develop and present data-backed business cases incorporating scenario planning, ROI justification, and cost-benefit analysis to validate project viability. Oversee end-to-end execution of pilot projects, ensuring milestones, budget adherence, and risk mitigation through agile program management practices. Use benchmarking against industry best practices to set ambitious yet achievable targets. Coordinate with CxOs to create structured horizontal deployment roadmaps for successful innovations. 2) Centre Head - FORT.Hosur Serve as the single point of accountability for all FORT.Hosur operations, ensuring prompt resolution of issues and efficient stakeholder management. Facilitate day-to-day operational support to program teams for the seamless implementation of initiatives with external partners. Coordinate with relevant Government agencies to uphold statutory and regulatory compliance and ensure smooth centre functioning. Provide direct, on-ground support in setting up and standardising operational practices at FORT.Chennai, including routine travel to the site. Identify and uncover operational inefficiencies and areas for improvement to unlock productivity and accelerate program execution. 3) Regional Head - Partnerships & Deal Sourcing Build and nurture strategic relationships with corporate clients, MSMEs, academic institutions, and technology majors to unlock commercialisation opportunities via Forge.Lighthouse. Implement targeted initiatives to establish CoEs and Advanced Labs with institutional partners, catalysing innovation through infrastructure enablement. Build a robust ecosystem network by actively engaging with stakeholders across industry and academia to accelerate deal flow and program activation. Responsible for building and deepening strategic partnerships and sustained engagement with industrial enterprises to scale Industrial Workforce Development programs and systematically expand startup pilot engagements through structured execution and long-term strategic alignment. 4) Head (FORT.Hosur) - Revenue Generation & Commercial Strategy Assess industry needs and identify priority technology domains for workforce upskilling, ensuring alignment with emerging trends and industrial transformations. Monetise access to physical and technical infrastructure and managed innovation services. Facilitate robust industry-startup collaborations; position startups as technology enablers and innovation partners; generate new revenue streams. Execute data-driven outreach to promote Forge’s Industrial Workforce Development programs, positioning the brand as a category leader in workforce development . Required Expertise & Qualifications Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree Businsess Administration or Commerce field from a reputed institution, with 15+ years of hands-on experience in digital transformation, strategic consulting, or venture-backed enterprises. Proven ability to apply deep strategic expertise in complex business challenges, with strong skills in business case development, ROI analysis, and multi-level stakeholder engagement. Proficient in strategic management and client collaboration at a senior level, including scoping, budgeting, and delivering on high-impact digital transformation initiatives. Strong track record of independently leading complex client engagements and translating strategic objectives into tangible business outcomes. Skilled in proposing and implementing cutting-edge solutions that advance a company's strategic agenda and innovation goals. Committed to continuous innovation and proactive in driving new business models and process improvements. Extensive expertise in digital transformation, business strategy, and venture development with industrial sector exposure (automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, defense), especially in a B2B or B2C context.
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 Associate -Finance & Operations In the role of the Associate -Finance & Operations will work closely with the Sr. Associate/Manager and is responsible for all strategic, financial, operational and administrative areas relating to the following broad set of primary Key Result Areas (KRAs) : Supporting Grant & Investments Process Managing Startup Contracts and Financial Compliance Documentation & Coordination with Startups Position & DesignationGrade - Associate The Associate - Finance & Operations as a contributor, will primarily be based at a strategic hub for advancing start-up ecosystems.This role is expected to consistently lead startup seed investments & fundraising to ensure smooth and efficient workflows. Finance & Operations team at Forge to support activities relating to Grant & Investment Processes, Compliances, External Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, Startup Performance Reviews, and General Administration. This role is ideal for a CA Inter / Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with strong analytical skills and an interest in working at the intersection of finance, startups, and fund administration. 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, 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 Supporting Grant & Investments Process Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining grant utilisation statements and fund flow reports; Responsible for undertaking Collect, compile,validate and co-ordinate with startup founders for financial and operational performance data from portfolio startups executed by Forge; Coordinating with the legal, financial and corporate affairs professionals engaged by Forge in the implementation of specific scope of work and SOPs in respect of individual investment transactions; Manage timely preparation of reports required by government, corporate, and funding agencies. Offer complete support to startups for accelerating their fundraising initiatives (follow-on investments) by exploring opportunities and avenues from the broader VC/VCV ecosystem through continuous engagement; Support all Forge Finance & Compliance in submitting all mandatory periodic reports to the Govt/Corporate sponsors in accordance with the stated expectations/guidelines in a timely manner; Managing Startup Contracts and Financial Compliance Managing the standardisation, documentation, reporting and review of the Financials MIS to ensure the desired data is collected, presented, analysed and visualised in a timely manner; Assisting in preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements under supervision of senior team members; Coordinating directly with the Statutory Auditor to track, report and managing all matters concerning the entire scope of financial governance and administration as required in accordance with the laws and regulations; Tracking compliance calendars (RoC, GST, TDS, Income Tax) and assisting in the preparation of working files for submission; Documentation & Coordination Financial operations Assisting in drafting and maintaining documentation, agreements, and internal registers; Coordinating with internal teams and external consultants for smooth execution of finance-related activities; Providing administrative support for meetings, filings, and stakeholder interactions; Required Expertise & Qualifications Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of hands-on experience in Companies act compliance, Audit, Grant & Investment Administration and Financial Management. Proficient in accounting standards, compliance basics, and MIS reporting. Strong track record of managing Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Relations, ensuring transparent and effective communication with all program partners. Committed to continuous innovation and proactive in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools. Extensive expertise in the startup ecosystem with industrial sector exposure. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month 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 Associate -Finance & Operations In the role of the Associate -Finance & Operations will work closely with the Sr. Associate/Manager and is responsible for all strategic, financial, operational and administrative areas relating to the following broad set of primary Key Result Areas (KRAs) : Supporting Grant & Investments Process Managing Startup Contracts and Financial Compliance Documentation & Coordination with Startups Position & DesignationGrade - Associate The Associate - Finance & Operations as a contributor, will primarily be based at a strategic hub for advancing start-up ecosystems.This role is expected to consistently lead startup seed investments & fundraising to ensure smooth and efficient workflows. Finance & Operations team at Forge to support activities relating to Grant & Investment Processes, Compliances, External Reporting, Financial Statement Preparation, Startup Performance Reviews, and General Administration. This role is ideal for a CA Inter / Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with strong analytical skills and an interest in working at the intersection of finance, startups, and fund administration. 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, 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 Supporting Grant & Investments Process Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining grant utilisation statements and fund flow reports; Responsible for undertaking Collect, compile,validate and co-ordinate with startup founders for financial and operational performance data from portfolio startups executed by Forge; Coordinating with the legal, financial and corporate affairs professionals engaged by Forge in the implementation of specific scope of work and SOPs in respect of individual investment transactions; Manage timely preparation of reports required by government, corporate, and funding agencies. Offer complete support to startups for accelerating their fundraising initiatives (follow-on investments) by exploring opportunities and avenues from the broader VC/VCV ecosystem through continuous engagement; Support all Forge Finance & Compliance in submitting all mandatory periodic reports to the Govt/Corporate sponsors in accordance with the stated expectations/guidelines in a timely manner; Managing Startup Contracts and Financial Compliance Managing the standardisation, documentation, reporting and review of the Financials MIS to ensure the desired data is collected, presented, analysed and visualised in a timely manner; Assisting in preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements under supervision of senior team members; Coordinating directly with the Statutory Auditor to track, report and managing all matters concerning the entire scope of financial governance and administration as required in accordance with the laws and regulations; Tracking compliance calendars (RoC, GST, TDS, Income Tax) and assisting in the preparation of working files for submission; Documentation & Coordination Financial operations Assisting in drafting and maintaining documentation, agreements, and internal registers; Coordinating with internal teams and external consultants for smooth execution of finance-related activities; Providing administrative support for meetings, filings, and stakeholder interactions; Required Expertise & Qualifications Semi-qualified Chartered Accountant with 2+ years of hands-on experience in Companies act compliance, Audit, Grant & Investment Administration and Financial Management. Proficient in accounting standards, compliance basics, and MIS reporting. Strong track record of managing Governance, Reporting & Stakeholder Relations, ensuring transparent and effective communication with all program partners. Committed to continuous innovation and proactive in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting tools. Extensive expertise in the startup ecosystem with industrial sector exposure. Job Type: Full-time Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month Work Location: In person