Deputy Manager – Operations & Programmes (AIC)

Mahindra University || Centre for Life Sciences; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Mahindra University Centre for Life Sciences is seeking a Deputy Manager - Operations & Programmes (AIC) to run day-to-day operations and deliver its events, programmes and mentor engagement. You will manage facilities, space allocation, housekeeping, security and service vendors while coordinating logistics for bootcamps, demo days and visits.

You will support incubation programmes, schedule resources and prepare programme materials, ensure infrastructure upkeep, and coordinate mentor panels

Qualifications

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Desirable: Master's degree in Management or related area.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day operations of the Centre and oversee events and programmes.
• Plan and execute bootcamps, demo days, competitions and visits with logistics.
• Support incubation, pre-incubation and training programmes scheduling and material.
• Maintain infrastructure upkeep and vendor management for services.
• Build and coordinate mentor/expert panel and sessions for startups.
• Coordinate IT needs with Mahindra University IT and vendors.
• Arrange travel, accommodation, transport and hospitality for guests.
• Raise procurement requirements with specs and process receipts.
• Maintain operational records and documentation for reviews.
• Assist CEO with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Operational discipline

Event execution

Documentation

Mentor/founder support

English communication

Excel & dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Deputy Manager - Operations & Programmes (AIC)

Summary

Runs the day-to-day operations of the Centre and delivers its events and programmes, including mentor engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Centre: facilities, space allocation, housekeeping, security and service vendors.
• Plan and execute events, bootcamps, demo days, competitions and visits, including logistics, speakers, registrations and participant management.
• Support the planning and delivery of incubation, pre-incubation and training programmes, including scheduling, resource persons and programme material.
• Own the upkeep of the physical infrastructure: repairs, maintenance, electrical, plumbing, civil and furniture work, and the annual maintenance contracts for building services and office equipment.
• Build and manage the mentor and expert panel, and coordinate mentor allocation and mentoring sessions for startups as directed by the CEO.
• Coordinate the IT needs of the Centre - systems, network, peripherals, software, access and support - with the IT team of Mahindra University and with vendors.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, local transport and hospitality for visiting guests, experts, mentors, delegations and dignitaries.
• Raise procurement requirements with technical specifications, evaluate offers on technical merit and certify the receipt of goods and services, for processing by the accounts and administration function.
• Maintain operational and programme records, trackers and documentation required for internal review and agency reporting.
• Support the documentation and record-keeping work of the Centre.
• Carry out any other responsibilities assigned by the CEO.

QUALIFICATION

• Essential: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Desirable: Master's degree in Management or a related area.

Experience

• 4+ years of professional work experience.
• Desirable: 2 or more years of experience in an incubator, startup, university innovation centre or ecosystem organisation will be an advantage.

Skills And Attributes

• Strong operational discipline and the ability to run several activities in parallel without supervision.
• Event and programme execution ability, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Documentation and record-keeping discipline, with demonstrated ability to maintain audit-ready files and meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to work with mentors, founders, faculty, vendors and visitors.
• Clear written and spoken English for reports, records and correspondence.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, trackers, documents, dashboards and presentation tools.
• Willingness to do hands-on operational work alongside the team.

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