PU-IIT Ropar Regional Accelerator for holistic Innovations Foundation

Project Manager (01) Roles & Responsibilities Plan, monitor and report on project timelines, deliverables and budgets. Responsible for gathering relevant information to design, prepare and submit grant proposals, and for preparing reports for ongoing projects. Develop and run the Incubation/Acceleration programs under the guidance of reporting officer. Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure effective implementation of programs and initiatives. Build a strong network with academia, industry, entrepreneurs, and all other stakeholders. Demonstrate strong understanding of and access to the entrepreneurship ecosystem to provide high-quality mentorship support to entrepreneurs. Develop partnerships with corporate organizations to secure CSR funding for initiatives aligned with PI- RAHI’s goals. Actively identify and apply for grants that support innovation and entrepreneurship in the region. Develop and execute strategies for outreach, scouting, evaluating, selection, and onboarding of high-quality, innovative startups. Lead social media strategy and digital campaigns to enhance PI-RAHI’s visibility, brand and engagement, and generate creative content and communication plans to amplify startup stories and initiatives. Analyze financial statements, forecasts, and funding requirements of startups. Ensure that the accelerator program operates within legal and regulatory frameworks. Address legal issues and compliance matters as they arise. Manage the day-to-day interactions with the Incubatees and provide continued strategic guidance to entrepreneurs in areas such as business modeling, sales, marketing, financing, fundraising, overall strategy, operations etc. Track the progress and performance of startups in the program, identifying key metrics and milestones to measure their success. Establish avenues for generating revenues for the Cluster. Organize events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, meets, etc. Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience Master’s degree in Science/Engineering/Management or an equivalent qualification. Preference to candidate with higher qualifications. Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (after Post-Graduation) Experience working with entrepreneurs, startups, incubators, or incubation consultancies. Previous experience in managing an accelerator program / SISF fund / any other Govt or corporate fund is highly desirable. Additionally, expertise in technology licensing, commercialization, development projects, or related fields is preferred. Strong financial literacy, with experience in fundraising, budgeting, and resource allocation. Possesses skills required to manage Incubator/Incubate relationships including structural and operational procedures. Requisite network in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Evidence of strong organizational, interpersonal and communications skills. Awareness of legal and regulatory aspects relevant to the startup ecosystem Ability to work with diverse groups including businesses, entrepreneurs, major corporations, universities, the public and economic development organizations. Compensation, Tenure, and other details: In the range of INR 10-12 Lakh annual CTC, depending on experience. The initial period of appointment will be one year, extendable based on performance. Age: less than 35 years. Age relaxation may be considered for candidates with higher qualifications and relevant experience. Job Type: Contractual / Temporary Contract length: 12 months Pay: ₹1,000,000.00 - ₹1,200,000.00 per year Work Location: In person