Innovation Manager - IBX1

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in Gurgaon, India, seeks a seasoned professional to lead accelerator programs, mentor startups, manage partnerships, and drive ecosystem engagement.

You will design programs, coordinate events, assess startups, and report findings to senior leadership, shaping a dynamic startup ecosystem within the automotive space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor + MBA full time (mandatory).
• 3 to 6 years of experience in project, program management or startup ecosystem.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and take ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute programs, including idea generation, selection, and mentorship.
• Plan, organize, and execute events, workshops, and activities that support startup development.
• Set and achieve all program milestones while collaborating with the team to efficiently execute daily program responsibilities.
• Actively pursue strategic and innovative solutions to fulfil program objective
• Evaluate and report data collected from entrepreneurs and use feedback to improve programs.
• Build strong relationships with startup founders, investors, and other key stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Program design

Multitasking

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor + MBA

Job description

• Work closely with entrepreneurs and other internal teams to understand the needs of entrepreneurs and facilitate to meet those needs.
• Develop and execute programs, including idea generation, selection, and mentorship.
• Plan, organize, and execute events, workshops, and activities that support startup development.
• Set and achieve all program milestones while collaborating with the team to efficiently execute daily program responsibilities.
• Actively pursue strategic and innovative solutions to fulfil program objective

Mentor and Coach Startups

• Provide guidance, advice, and support to startup teams, including technical and business support.
• Help startups develop their business models, products, and services, and identify potential funding sources.

Resource Management

• Manage resources, including budgets, equipment, and materials, and ensure they are allocated effectively.
• Establish partnerships with external organizations to provide additional resources, including mentors, funding, and networking opportunities. Specifically,
• 1.Manage program partnerships successfully
• 2.Coordinate with key stakeholders of the program to build a sustainable relationship

Evaluation and Reporting

• Evaluate the effectiveness of accelerator programs and services, and report on the progress of startups to the management team and external stakeholders. Specifically:
• 1.Design and conduct monitoring and evaluation surveys
• 2.Analyse and report data collected from entrepreneurs
• Use feedback and data to improve programs and services.

Networking and Relationship Building

• Build strong relationships with startup founders, investors, and other key stakeholders in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Attend industry events, meetups, and conferences to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments.
• Identify and onboard mentors to support startups and employees in skill development

Investment & Venture Capital Engagement

• Assess funding opportunities, structure investment deals, and facilitate investor collaboration
• Build relationships with venture capital firms, investors, and industry leaders to create funding opportunities and strategic alliances

Events, Sponsorships & Ecosystem Engagement

• Curate innovation events and roundtables to strengthen engagement within the ecosystem

What you will need to bring to the table

• Bachelor + MBA full time(mandatory)
• 3 to 6 years of experience in project, program management or startup ecosystem
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to contribute to program design
• Positive attitude, detail-oriented and maturity to interact with the senior leadership
• Ability to multitask and take ownership of tasks

Work Experience

Work Experience Not Applicable