Wadhwani Foundation

WEN Program Manager - Mumbai

Wadhwani Foundation  •  Mumbai, IN (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description


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 hub’s 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:


·

8–12 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

India’s
key hubs

(Lucknow, Noida and Bangalore) is a plus.

Wadhwani Foundation

About Wadhwani Foundation

Founded in 2001 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr. Romesh Wadhwani, Wadhwani Foundation is a global non-profit committed to accelerating job growth in emerging economies and enabling millions to earn a family-sustaining wage and lead a dignified life: through its four core initiatives: Entrepreneurship, Skilling, Innovation & Research, and Government Digital Transformation.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Los Altos, CA
Year Founded
2001
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