Designation of the Role: Associate Vice President – Startup Programs Years of

Experience:
10 – 14+ Years (Minimum 5-6 years of relevant post-qualification experience) Department: Startup Programs

Location:
Kolkata Work Model: Onsite

Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY: We are looking for a dynamic and hands-on AVP – Programs to lead the design and execution of our incubation and acceleration programs. This leadership role will own the end-to-end program lifecycle—from program design to startup sourcing and selection to program delivery and milestone tracking, and post-program support—while building and managing the ecosystem stakeholders. The candidate should combine strategic program thinking with operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
• Program strategy and design – Define the program delivery model and design the curriculum of the capacity building sessions.
• Operations and Delivery – Oversee the entire program from outreach till demo day. Ensure timely delivery of capacity building sessions and mentorship. Manage budgets, milestones and logistics.
• Program performance management – Ensure high-quality delivery of knowledge sessions and mentorship. Define key performance indicators of the program and ensure process and procedures to attain them.
• Ecosystem building – Build and nurture an solid network of mentors, speakers, investors, corporates and govt departments.




• Team management – Manage the team and also ensure effective collaborations with various departments for effective execution of the program.
• Reporting and compliance – Preparation and reporting of various KPIs, impact reports and program updates to client and leadership team. Ensure program compliance with client requirements. Required Skills
• Prior experience in managing Operations with experience of leading teams.
• Strong understanding of startup ecosystem
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Data-oriented approach with experience in tracking program metrics and outcomes.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, dynamic and ambiguous situations. Academic Qualification
• Essential Educational Qualifications required for this role*: Master’s degree (MBA / PGDM preferred) or Graduate degree in Engineering, Management, or related field from a recognized institute.
• Desirable Qualifications/Certification required for this role: Certifications in Emerging Tech (AI/ML), Venture Capital, or Project Management; Experience
• Total years of work

experience:
10+
• Minimum years of relevant

experience:
Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in managing startup incubators, large programs, CSR-funded programs Apply Now

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