Assistant Manager – Startup

1 day ago

Delhi, Delhi, India Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer, IIT Delhi Full time

About the Role

We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Assistant Manager to support the end-to-end execution of a CSR-funded Startup Accelerator Program. The role blends program management, stakeholder coordination, outreach, event execution, startup support, and reporting. If you enjoy working with early-stage founders, partners, and cross-functional teams while keeping operations smooth and structured, you'll thrive here.

Key Responsibilities

1.Program Operations & Coordination

  • Assist in planning, executing, and tracking all program activities across the accelerator lifecycle — outreach, selection, bootcamps, mentorship, demo day, and post-program support.
  • Prepare and maintain program calendars, schedules, and logistics.
  • Coordinate with internal teams (finance, HR, comms) for seamless implementation.
  • Ensure timely execution of deliverables as per CSR commitments.

2.Startup Engagement & Support

  • Act as the first point of contact for incubatees and startups.
  • Facilitate mentor connects, technical sessions, evaluations, and progress reviews.
  • Track startup progress and maintain dashboards, reports, and milestones.
  • Provide operational assistance for access to labs, tools, infrastructure, and external support.

3.Stakeholder & Partner Management

  • Liaise with corporate CSR teams, academic partners, ecosystem collaborators, and mentors.
  • Coordinate meetings, documentation, MoUs, and follow-ups.
  • Support donor relationship management through timely communication and high-quality submissions.

4.Outreach & Communication

  • Support planning and execution of nationwide outreach campaigns and roadshows.
  • Work with communications teams to develop social media content, outreach collaterals, newsletters, and event promotions.
  • Maintain the program website, application portals, and CRM tools.

5.Events & Training Sessions

  • Assist with logistics for workshops, training sessions, hackathons, and demo day events.
  • Manage participant onboarding, registrations, venue coordination, and partner presence.
  • Ensure all sessions run smoothly — both online and offline.

6.Monitoring, Reporting & Compliance

  • Maintain documentation as required under CSR guidelines.
  • Prepare periodic progress reports, MIS dashboards, utilization certificates, and impact summaries.
  • Support audits, data collection, and compliance activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in any field of engineering, Master's degree preferred (management, engineering, development studies, or related fields).
  • 3–5 years of experience in program management, incubation/acceleration, project execution, or ecosystem engagement.
  • Strong organizational and coordination skills.
  • Comfort with managing multiple stakeholders in fast-moving environments.
  • Proficiency with MS Office; familiarity with CRM or project management tools is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to travel for outreach, events, and partner engagements.

Preferred Attributes

  • Passion for startups, social impact, and innovation.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders.
  • Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
  • Comfortable interacting with founders, mentors, corporate leaders, and government partners.

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