Program Manager / Senior Program Manager
Role Overview
Lead a portfolio of corporate-sponsored programs for NSRCEL's Climate Centre of Excellence and own program outcomes, partner relationships, P&L and delivery team.
The Climate CoE operates across Incubation, Capital, Research, Policy and Global Innovation and works with more than 100 climate startups each year.
The role is based at the IIM Bangalore campus in Bengaluru and reports to the AVP, Climate Centre of Excellence.
Hiring is at Program Manager or Senior Program Manager level, depending on experience.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role and organisation
Lead a portfolio of corporate-sponsored programs for NSRCEL's Climate Centre of Excellence and own program outcomes, partner relationships, P&L and delivery team.
The Climate CoE operates across Incubation, Capital, Research, Policy and Global Innovation and works with more than 100 climate startups each year.
The role is based at the IIM Bangalore campus in Bengaluru and reports to the AVP, Climate Centre of Excellence.
Hiring is at Program Manager or Senior Program Manager level, depending on experience.
Programs and portfolio
- Own program delivery from design and selection through curriculum, mentoring, outcomes and monitoring and evaluation against logframe milestones and KPIs.
- Design formats for emerging climate sectors using the Sunrise Sectors thesis and partner and founder needs.
- Set up and maintain venture metrics to show program outcomes for startups.
P&L and partnerships
- Own program revenue, cost allocation, overhead contribution, forecasts and utilisation.
- Manage corporate and CSR sponsor relationships, reviews, expectations, renewals and expanded scope.
- At Senior Program Manager level, lead sponsor proposals and pitches and work with legal and finance on contracts.
- Maintain financial and compliance discipline, including utilisation certificates, audits and partner reporting.
CoE, team and operations
- Connect startups to investors, grants and blended finance; contribute to research, policy engagement and international partnerships.
- Represent NSRCEL at ecosystem events and publish sector briefs and points of view.
- Lead and coach Assistant Managers and Program Associates, set goals and build their capability.
- Build SOPs and AI-enabled workflows and travel to meet ventures, partners and ecosystem organisations.
Experience and qualifications
- The posting requests 10–14 years of overall experience, including at least 3 years managing relevant programs in incubation or acceleration, VC, CSR or philanthropy, climate or sustainability, or consulting.
- Candidates should have owned large budgets and senior external stakeholders and delivered contractual milestones.
- Financial acumen, partnership building, structured writing, presentation skills, and understanding of India's climate-tech and startup ecosystem with relevant networks are requested.
- Hands-on familiarity with AI productivity tools is a must.
- People leadership is required for the Senior Program Manager level.
- A Master's degree in business, sustainability, engineering, public policy or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Additional advantages
- Starting a business or non-profit, or leading an important startup function, can set a candidate apart.
- Depth in climate segments such as energy transition, mobility, agri and food systems, circularity, water or climate finance is advantageous.
- Government or multilateral experience, or experience running programs across geographies, is advantageous.
First-year success measures
Deliver programs against partner milestones and secure sponsor renewals or expanded scope.
Meet portfolio net revenue and overhead contribution targets.
At Senior Program Manager level, sign at least one new sponsor or program.
Build a goal-oriented team and develop at least one team member ready for a larger role.
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