Senior Program Manager

Karnataka Rural Women Entrepreneurship 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the program to build capabilities of rural women entrepreneurs from across Karnataka to empower them to scale up their businesses in an accelerated manner.  
• Build a replicable model of the program that can be administered across the country to scale up rural women entrepreneurship.  
• Identify, and engage ecosystem partners to leverage their strengths, mutually explore synergies and enhance program value.  
• Oversee and manage the team to ensure a smooth workflow, mitigate risks, deliver the objectives, and guide the team through the uncertainties and challenges.  
• Engage the government stakeholders / funders to build a long-term relationship and ensure a smooth working relationship.  
• Guide and consult with the entrepreneurs to help them explore the better opportunities and navigate them through their weaknesses and scopes of scaling up.  
• Oversee program reporting to stakeholders and organizational authorities towards deliverables and budgets.    
• Support developing capacity building mechanisms for the women entrepreneurs and the ventures that can deliver the clearly defined goals and be sustainable over time.  
• Develop regular communication, reporting cadence towards both internal and external stakeholders, including government and deliver the reporting periodically in formats as required.  
• Identify and leverage multiple and alternate funding sources and provide them with market access, funding access and backward & forward integration opportunities.   
• Support in creating processes, document best practices and success stories, monitor impact metrics and growth, generate reports to further improve the program.  
• Bring newer concepts, ideas, global best practices, and knowledge to the table to develop a better program design / architecture for the target beneficiaries.  
• Work with the internal cross-functional teams to synergize efforts towards entrepreneurial growth and become champions of NSRCEL. 

What you will be bringing to the table

• Have an experiment-led, learning mindset, ready to explore to build goal oriented project 

• Collaborative self-starter with the ability to make connections quickly, build trust and work as a team player and constantly adapt to the changing scenarios 

• Ability to flex continuously between the strategic and tactical or conceptualising and execution 

• Strong verbal and written communications skills, with fluency in Kannada, English, Hindi. 

• Ability to interact in Uttar Kannada, Marathi or Telegu is an added advantage. 

• Have a Post Graduate degree from a reputed institution with overall experience of 9+ years in the relevant field 

• Have worked in rural setting in likes of SHGs, non-profit organizations, or social sector or livelihood 

• Have on-site / field experience across districts of Karnataka and with government agencies 

• Think like an integrated professional with customer-first mindset: you have a knack for spotting opportunities and anticipating operational issues

• Thrive amid complexity in a continuously evolving environment with uncertainties  

• Have a positive attitude, a detail orientation and maturity to interact with the senior leadership 

• Willing to travel extensively in remote parts of Karnataka 

Head

Insights & Analysis  

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be the strategic leader to design and roll-out our research and analysis capability. We believe data-driven insights and research will be the        foundation of NSRCEL’s programs and entrepreneurial interventions. This position will help conceptualize and build out this capability.

• Design and implement data collection and analysis for entrepreneurship programs
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks and feedback loops for program impact analysis
• Publish thought leadership, case studies, position papers on NSRCEL founders, ventures and program experiences
• Work with IIMB faculty and across entrepreneurial ecosystem on research and case writing
• Build and own the NSRCEL knowledge hub[SJ1] for entrepreneurial learning
• Work with the Corporate communication team to position NSRCEL as a thought leader in the ecosystem

What you will be bringing to the table

• Have an experiment-led mindset and must be ready to learn and explore
• Must be a collaborative self-starter with the ability to make connections quickly, build trust and work as a team player 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills 
• Have a Masters’ degree with an overall experience of 3 – 5 years in a relevant field 
• Have worked with incubator/accelerator program, worked with startups or have been an entrepreneur yourself 
• Think like an integrated professional with customer-first mindset
• A knack for spotting opportunities and anticipating operational inefficiencies 
• Thrive amid complexity in an evolving environment 
• Must be detail-oriented and have the maturity to interact with the senior leadership 

Program Manager

Entrepreneurship Programs

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Program Design and Operations:
• Enhance the incubator program design, and resources to meet the evolving needs of startups. 
• Identify and develop strategic partnerships with industry experts, mentors, and service providers to deliver value-added support to startups. 
  
• Implement efficient program operations, including selection, onboarding, resource allocation, and support services for participating startups.
•  Program Management: 
• Develop and execute the overall program strategy. 
• Oversee the end-to-end program lifecycle, including program designing, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, and stakeholder management. 
• Define program milestones, deliverables, and success criteria, and ensure they are met within specified timelines and budgets. 
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth program operations. 
  
• Continuously monitor program performance and make data-driven recommendations for program improvement. 
  
• Oversee the startup selection process, including outreach, sourcing and evaluating potential startups for admission into the respective program. 
• Stakeholder Engagement: 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, facilitators, vendors, industry experts and mentors 
• Team Leadership: 
• Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of program coordinators, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. 
  
• Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide ongoing feedback and coaching. 
  
• Encourage professional development and identify training opportunities to enhance the team’s skills and knowledge. 
• Other Responsibilities:
• Assist in Fundraising for the Launchpad and Campus Founders track. 
  
• Identify org wide priorities and work on creating solutions for them.

REQUIREMENTS

• An MBA, CA or post-graduate from a Tier 1 institution is preferred 
  
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in program management, startup ecosystem, or related fields. 
  
• Strong understanding of the startup ecosystem 
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously 
  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders 
  
• Strong leadership abilities, with experience in leading and motivating cross-functional teams 
  
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for supporting early-stage startups and fostering innovation 
  
• High ownership and high bias to action

Program Intern

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This internship is for 6 months.

• Work in coordination with the Program Manager to execute daily program responsibilities

• Support internal team and partners to successfully complete all program milestones

• Communicate with all stakeholders of the program to build a sustainable relationship

• Maintain and track program data

• Share reports and analysis of data collected as part of the program

• Always ensure adherence to NSRCEL guidelines while communicating with external partners

What you will be bringing to the table

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of startup ecosystem is preferred 
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented and maturity to interact with the senior leadership
• Ability to multitask and take ownership of tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• ​Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Program Associate

Impact Orbit Program

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Program Manager to execute daily program responsibilities
• Effectively communicate with entrepreneurs, mentors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise information exchange
• Support the onboarding process for new ventures, including assisting with paperwork, orientation, and introduction to program resources
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of participating startups, track key performance metrics, and prepare reports for the program
• Provide administrative support to the program, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing necessary documentation
• Conduct research and gather relevant information on industry trends, market opportunities, and best practices to support program development
• Collaborate with team members to organise events, workshops, and networking sessions for startup founders.
• Maintain accurate records and databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Stay updated on the latest developments in the startup ecosystem and the development sector to provide informed assistance to program participants

What you will be bringing to the table

• A master’s degree in management from a reputed institute 
• 2-3 years of work experience, preferably in a startup environment.
• Proven experience in effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to take ownership, manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Strong program execution discipline
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented and maturity to interact with the senior leadership 
• Self-starter with a high level of motivation and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely
• ​Interest and Experience in Social Entrepreneurship is desirable

For further queries on hiring, you can reach out to us at: nsrcelhr@nsrcel.iimb.ac.in