WEN Program Manager Chennai
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Job Summary
Position Name: WEN Ecosystem Program Manager
Location: Noida NCR Bangalore Mumbai
Reports To: GM Ecosystem
Role Overview:
The Hub Lead is responsible for driving the Startup and SMB ecosystem development within their respective city. They will lead all ecosystem-related initiatives manage key stakeholders and ensure alignment with the national strategy. They will work closely with government bodies incubators accelerators corporates and investors to enhance the vibrancy of the startup ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities:
Ecosystem Strategy & Leadership
Develop and execute a regional ecosystem development strategy ensuring alignment with national objectives.
Build a thriving startup and SMB ecosystem by fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.
Lead ecosystem mapping efforts identifying gaps and opportunities in the hubs startup landscape.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships
Develop and maintain relationships with incubators accelerators investors SMB government agencies and corporates.
Foster cross-hub collaboration ensuring best practices and shared knowledge are leveraged across regions.
Act as a liaison between state government startup missions and central policy initiatives.
Program Oversight & Execution
Oversee the Startup and SMB Portfolio Sourcing & Management teams to ensure high-quality program delivery.
Guide startups and SMBs through funding readiness programs investor connects and market access initiatives.
Support the creation of tailored programs in high-impact sectors (deep tech biotech cleantech etc.).
Impact Measurement & Reporting
Track ecosystem performance through key metrics including revenues customers pilots startup funding job creation and collaboration.
Publish periodic reports on ecosystem health and program effectiveness.
Leverage data-driven insights to refine strategies and interventions.
Qualifications & Experience:
812 years in ecosystem development startup incubation venture building or government-led entrepreneurship programs.
Strong experience in stakeholder engagement strategic partnerships and program execution.
Understanding of startup funding innovation ecosystems and government support structures.
Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with the startup landscape in Indias key hubs (Lucknow Noida and Bangalore) is a plus.
Required Skills:
Role Overview The Employer Connect Lead will drive employer partnerships to enable job creation outcomes for the Wadhwani Opportunity (WGO) programs. The role involves understanding evolving job market trends building strong employer networks across key sectors and leveraging these partnerships to support training placements and career growth opportunities for learners. Analyze job market trends and identify high-demand roles and skills across regions and sectors. Build and manage strategic partnerships with employers across priority sectors such as Retail Healthcare BFSI ITES Auto Beauty & Wellness and Hospitality. Collaborate with sector skill councils and industry bodies to strengthen employer engagement and program alignment. Establish and manage Industry Advisory Councils to bring industry insights and enhance program relevance. Work with employer partners to co-create and validate training content aligned to industry needs. Enable training placements and post-placement support for students through employer partnerships. Design and run pilot initiatives with employers to validate and scale engagement models. Analyze job market trends and identify high-demand roles and skills across regions and sectors. Build and manage strategic partnerships with employers across priority sectors such as Retail Healthcare BFSI ITES Auto Beauty & Wellness and Hospitality. Collaborate with sector skill councils and industry bodies to strengthen employer engagement and program alignment. Establish and manage Industry Advisory Councils to bring industry insights and enhance program relevance. Work with employer partners to co-create and validate training content aligned to industry needs. Enable training placements and post-placement support for students through employer partnerships. Design and run pilot initiatives with employers to validate and scale engagement models. Drive placements for ITI and VTP students through employer networks and industry partnerships.
Required Education:
MBA
