WEN Program Manager Pune
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:
Job Title: GTM Manager Micro Entrepreneurship Location: NCR / Pune / Bangalore / Chennai / Ahmedabad Reporting to: General Manager Ecosystem Role Overview The GTM Manager Micro Entrepreneurship will drive on-ground execution and ecosystem activation for the micro entrepreneurship program at the city level. This is a field-focused role responsible for mobilizing aspiring entrepreneurs enabling Lighthouse businesses and ensuring strong program delivery through ecosystem partnerships and local outreach. Key Responsibilities Lead ecosystem-level execution of the micro entrepreneurship program in alignment with the central team. Drive local GTM efforts including outreach mobilization and onboarding of Lighthouse entrepreneurs and small businesses. Support the end-to-end beneficiary journey from mobilisation and enterprise creation to growth support and revenue enhancement. Manage on-ground field operations and coordinate with partner organizations to ensure smooth program delivery. Track program progress capacity-building activities and ensure accurate data capture and reporting against ecosystem KPIs. Provide weekly insights and field feedback to support continuous improvement of the program. Collaborate with the central team to manage and respond to ecosystem-level queries through the AI-enabled helpdesk. Experience & Skills 610 years of experience in ecosystem development entrepreneurship programs skilling or field program execution. Strong experience in field operations stakeholder engagement and partner management. Good understanding of small business and micro-entrepreneur ecosystems. Strong execution orientation with ability to mobilize communities and drive program adoption. Comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment with strong data tracking and reporting discipline. Positions 5 positions across NCR Pune Bangalore Chennai and Ahmedabad.
Required Education:
MBA