Program Head - AI & Quantam

Program Head, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Quantum Technology

Key Responsibilities

• Program Development and Management:

  Design, implement, and oversee high-impact programs aligned with WIN's mission. Monitor program performance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and utilize data-driven insights to enhance effectiveness and sustainability. Develop efficient business processes for program portfolios.

• Strategic Leadership:

  Develop and execute strategic initiatives to advance WIN's vision. Collaborate with executive leadership to define program priorities and resource allocation. Lead cross-functional teams in program execution, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Technical Foresight and Due Diligence:

  Apply technical foresight to build and fund programs in AI and Quantum Technology. Undertake due diligence of projects in these domains, identifying and collaborating with leading domain experts.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, government entities, and educational institutions. Facilitate partnerships that leverage knowledge, fiscal resources, and expertise to amplify program impact. Represent WIN at relevant conferences, workshops, and networking events.

• Team Leadership and Development:

  Recruit, mentor, and manage program staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Provide training and professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities.

• Financial Management:

  Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring financial accountability and sustainability. Identify funding opportunities and support grant writing efforts to secure necessary resources.

• Evaluation and Reporting:

  Establish clear metrics for program evaluation and impact assessment. Prepare and present regular reports to stakeholders, showcasing program outcomes and insights.

Qualifications

• A

  post-graduate degree

  from a reputed university or institution in a relevant field such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or data sciences.
• Extensive experience working in

  incubators, academic institutions, research organizations, investor firms, funding agencies, or government programs

  .
• Proven experience in

  technology management, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, fund-raising, ecosystem development, startup incubation, venture building, and entrepreneurship programs

  .
• Certification and/or work experience in

  AI, ML & quantum technology

  in the innovation sector is highly preferable.

Skills

• Interdisciplinary knowledge

  in both

  AI and quantum domains

  is crucial, including working knowledge of

  AI & machine learning, quantum technology, programming, data science, and optimization

  .

• Excellent leadership skills

  with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor staff.

• Strong communication skills

  , both verbal and written, for effective stakeholder engagement and reporting.

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills

  .
• Robust

  stakeholder management abilities

  , with a track record of building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Proficiency in

  financial management

  and budget development.
• A deep understanding of

  institutional norms

  and familiarity with the overall

  innovation ecosystem

  .
• Knowledge of

  intellectual property rights (IPR)

  , commercialization processes, and administrative operations in government institutions.