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Program Manager, Academia-Industry Collaboration

4 weeks ago

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Chanakya University Full time

Job Title: Program Manager, Academia-Industry Collaboration

Location: Bengaluru (Devanahalli)

Employment Type: Consultant/Full-time

Position Overview:

Chanakya University is launching a strategic initiative to catalyze structured collaboration between academia and industry. The Program Manager will play an important role in shaping, managing, and scaling this collaboration. The role demands a dynamic professional with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional activities, manage convenings, and support the design and development of high-impact, collaborative research programs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Collaboration & Partnership Development

  • Cultivate and manage relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, industry professionals, academic collaborators, startups, investors, and ecosystem partners.
  • Proactively identify, curate, and onboard potential collaborators for each sectoral cluster, with a particular focus on emerging industries and innovation hubs.
  • Facilitate introductions and coordinate communication with external organizations, ensuring alignment with cluster priorities and research themes.
  • Lead the formation and ongoing coordination of interdisciplinary Cluster Steering Groups that include internal and external contributors from academia, industry, and investment ecosystems.
  • Drive structured conversations within these groups to identify collaboration opportunities and define R&D focus areas with high societal or market relevance.
  • Assist in crafting project proposals aligned with Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and industry demand and support the planning and execution of pitch sessions with prospective partners.

2. Meeting & Convening Management

  • Plan and execute periodic cluster meetings to define strategic objectives, set priorities, and review progress.
  • Manage the entire lifecycle of cluster convenings—including scheduling, agenda-setting, preparing briefing notes, documentation, and follow-up communications.
  • Organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings, visits, and exploratory discussions to build trust and momentum across collaboration efforts.
  • Support early-stage engagements between university teams and external collaborators.

3. Program and Project Facilitation

  • Coordinate background research and landscape analysis to inform cluster strategy—mapping potential collaborators, industry challenges, and relevant technologies.
  • Support project planning and execution by outlining deliverables, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress against timelines.
  • Contribute to the creation of strategic documents, white papers, and positioning notes that articulate the university's capabilities and relevance to industry needs.
  • Promote the integration of TRL-based frameworks to assess and develop research collaborations at various stages of maturity.

Candidate Profile:

Qualifications & Experience:

  • At least 10 years of experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, or coordination roles, preferably involving academic and industry interfaces.
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with multiple partners, translating strategic intent into executable plans.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence, and build trust with diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Exceptional organizational capabilities with a proven ability to manage multiple streams of work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Skilled in planning and executing high-quality meetings and convenings, ensuring clarity of purpose and follow-through on outcomes.
  • Proficiency in synthesizing research and insights to inform program design and decision-making.
  • Familiarity with research environments, innovation ecosystems, or industry-academic partnerships is desirable.
  • Educational qualifications: Bachelors/Master's degree in Business Administration or Technology is advisable.