LEAD - Innovation and Development

About the jobKumaraguru College of Technology is seeking a REACT Innovation and Development Lead to drive the end-to-end growth of REACT (Real-world Experience & Application through Collaborative Transformation) — our flagship field-based education and social innovation program.In this role, you'll lead the journey from on-ground problem discovery to scalable solutions, building strong systems, partnerships, and impact pathways.You'll work across education, industry, and community spaces to make REACT a living model of experiential, system-driven learning.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram & Project Operations- Lead the full REACT lifecycle: Pre-selection → Selection → Onboarding → Field Immersion → Problem Validation → Solution Development → Implementation.- Coordinate between students, mentors, and partner organizations to ensure seamless execution.- Maintain detailed documentation, dashboards, and progress tracking across all projects.Innovation & Solution Development- Work closely with field teams, engineers, and domain experts to turn validated problems into implementable prototypes and pilots.- Support testing, iteration, and scaling of solutions.- Map opportunities for funding, incubation, or commercialization of validated ideas.Strategic Planning & REACT Growth- Contribute to vision-building and system design for the next phase of REACT.- Develop frameworks, processes, and operational models for efficient project delivery.- Shape cross-theme strategies (e.g., Tech for Farmers, HealthTech, Sustainable Infrastructure).Partnerships & Ecosystem Development- Build and manage strong relationships with industry partners, NGOs, and experts.- Facilitate collaborations for field immersion, mentorship, and solution validation.- Represent REACT in institutional, corporate, and global innovation forums.Events, Communication & Visibility- Lead execution of events, showcases, and campaigns to highlight REACT's impact.- Coordinate with communications teams for digital storytelling and outreach.- Ensure every event and publication aligns with the REACT brand and mission.Ideal Candidate ProfileExperience (3–8 years) in:- Innovation ecosystems, startup incubators, R&D programs, or social impact initiatives- Project lifecycle management — from concept to field implementation- Building cross-sector partnerships (education–industry–community)- Managing technical or interdisciplinary teamsYou Bring:- Strong understanding of engineering or science-based projects and social systems- Proven ability to translate field challenges into practical, scalable solutions- Excellent coordination, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills- Financial and operational management capability- Self-driven, systems thinker who can work independently and build from scratchEducational Background- B.E./B.Tech in Engineering, or M.Sc in Science, Sustainability, or Environment- M.Des / M.Tech / MBA / MPP / MS in Innovation, Design, or Development fields preferred- Interdisciplinary profiles — tech + social + management — strongly encouraged- Exceptional self-taught or startup ecosystem professionals may also applyWhy Join- Lead one of India's most progressive education–innovation ecosystems.- Work directly with real-world problems and real communities.- Build a national model for field-based learning and social innovation.- Shape projects that move from campus to impact.To share your interest and thoughts for the REACT Innovation & Development Lead position, please follow the steps below to access the form:- Copy the link shown below- Paste it into your web browser's address bar- Press Enter to open the form- Fill in your responses and submitLink: #Development #REACT #SocialImpact #Education #Engineering #SystemsThinking #Hiring #CoimbatoreJobs