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.