Program Manager, Academia-Industry Collaboration
ConfidentialBengaluru / Bangalore, India5 days ago
Job descriptionPlan and execute periodic cluster meetings to define strategic objectives, set priorities, and review progress. Manage the entire lifecycle of cluster convenings—including scheduling, agenda-setting, preparing briefing notes, documentation, and follow-up communications. Organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings, visits, and exploratory discussions to build trust and momentum across collaboration efforts. Support early-stage engagements between university teams and external collaborators. Coordinate background research and landscape analysis to inform cluster strategy—mapping potential collaborators, industry challenges, and relevant technologies. Support project planning and execution by outlining deliverables, assigning responsibilities, and tracking progress against timelines. Contribute to the creation of strategic documents, white papers, and positioning notes that articulate the university's capabilities and relevance to industry needs. Promote the integration of TRL-based frameworks to assess and develop research collaborations at various stages of maturity. At least 10 years of experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, or coordination roles, preferably involving academic and industry interfaces. Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects with multiple partners, translating strategic intent into executable plans. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, influence, and build trust with diverse stakeholder groups. Exceptional organizational capabilities with a proven ability to manage multiple streams of work in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in planning and executing high-quality meetings and convenings, ensuring clarity of purpose and follow-through on outcomes. Proficiency in synthesizing research and insights to inform program design and decision-making. Familiarity with research environments, innovation ecosystems, or industry-academic partnerships is desirable. Educational qualifications : Bachelors / Master's degree in Business Administration or Technology is advisable.
Job Title : Program Manager, Academia-Industry Collaboration
Location : Bengaluru (Devanahalli)
Employment Type : Consultant / Full-time
Position Overview :
Chanakya University is launching a strategic initiative to catalyze structured collaboration between academia and industry. The Program Manager will play an important role in shaping, managing, and scaling this collaboration. The role demands a dynamic professional with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders, coordinate cross-functional activities, manage convenings, and support the design and development of high-impact, collaborative research programs.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Strategic Collaboration & Partnership Development
- Cultivate and manage relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including university leadership, faculty, industry professionals, academic collaborators, startups, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- Proactively identify, curate, and onboard potential collaborators for each sectoral cluster, with a particular focus on emerging industries and innovation hubs.
- Facilitate introductions and coordinate communication with external organizations, ensuring alignment with cluster priorities and research themes.
- Lead the formation and ongoing coordination of interdisciplinary Cluster Steering Groups that include internal and external contributors from academia, industry, and investment ecosystems.
- Drive structured conversations within these groups to identify collaboration opportunities and define R&D focus areas with high societal or market relevance.
- Assist in crafting project proposals aligned with Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and industry demand and support the planning and execution of pitch sessions with prospective partners.
2. Meeting & Convening Management
3. Program and Project Facilitation
Candidate Profile :
Qualifications & Experience :
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Job posted by : Dr. Mruthyanjaya Rao Mangipudi
Email : [HIDDEN TEXT]
https : / / www.linkedin.com / in / mangipudirao
Skills Required
Coordination, Project Planning, Program Management, Stakeholder Engagement
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