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Unleashing Deeptech Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Organization: ITIC Foundation IIT Hyderabad
Location: Technology Innovation Park, IIT Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana 502285
Job Type: Full-time (Initial tenure of 11 months, with potential for extension based on performance)
Reporting Officer: Faculty In-Charge, ITIC, IIT Hyderabad
About ITIC:
ITIC is a Technology Business Incubator of IIT Hyderabad, committed to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growth of technology startups. The foundation provides incubation, acceleration, and investment support, facilitating a robust ecosystem for startups.
Role Overview:
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient operation of ITIC. This leadership position requires strong management skills, strategic foresight, and a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem. The COO will oversee day-to-day operations, develop long-term growth strategies, support startups, and represent ITIC in national forums.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership:
- Oversee and streamline daily operations to maintain an effective workflow.
- Develop and enhance internal processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with applicable policies and guidelines.
- Team Management:
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of 10-15 professionals to achieve organizational goals.
- Foster a collaborative and motivating work environment.
- Startup Support:
- Provide guidance to startups at various stages: ideation, incubation, acceleration, growth, and investment.
- Organize and conduct regular reviews of startup progress to ensure alignment with their business goals.
- Program Development and Execution:
- Execute the BUILD (Bold and Unique Ideas Leading to Development) program of IITH.
- Design, execute, and manage incubation and accelerator programs.
- Plan and oversee multiple calls for applications and cohort selections each quarter.
- Partnerships and Networking:
- Build strategic partnerships with investors, mentors, corporates, and other stakeholders.
- Represent ITIC at national events as a speaker, guest, or panelist to promote ITIC initiatives.
- Strategic Planning:
- Create and implement strategies for long-term sustainability and growth of the foundation.
- Draft proposals to secure funding from government bodies and corporate entities.
- Ensure a pipeline of high-potential startups is continuously nurtured.
- Funding and Financial Management:
- Secure CSR funding of at least INR 20 lakhs quarterly and aim for a total of at least INR 2 Cr annually.
- Facilitate private investor funding for startups, targeting at least two successful investments per quarter.
- Outreach and Brand Building:
- Conduct at least three outreach and seminar activities events monthly.
- Drive outreach to attract a robust number of applications (targeting 5000+ in a year).
- Build and enhance the ITIC brand to establish a unique identity within the startup ecosystem.
- Performance Monitoring:
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and conduct quarterly reviews of all incubated startups.
- Regularly assess program effectiveness and initiate improvements where needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Science/Engineering and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration/Technology Management, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in management roles, within startup ecosystems, incubators, or accelerators.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and networking skills.
- Familiarity with funding and investment processes in the startup world.
Key Performance Targets:
- Structure and streamline programs and operations.
- Submit at least one funding proposal monthly.
- Secure CSR funding and facilitate private investment deals as outlined.
- Conduct quarterly progress reviews and engage in proactive program development.
- Ensure the incubation of at least 50 startups annually.
- Host significant outreach events and represent ITIC at national platforms consistently.
Benefits:
- Salary: INR 1,50,000 – 1,75,000 per month based on experience (consolidated) + up to INR 4,00,000 Bonus, per year, based on performance.
- Leave/Holidays: As per IIT Hyderabad norms.
- Tenure: Initial contract of 11 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance.
- Workplace: On-campus at IIT Hyderabad.
How to Apply:
- Eligible candidates should apply through the Link (https://forms.gle/XYiFjTUwdQjLBvr9A), by 5:00 PM on February 15, 2025.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified via email for an interview.
- The selection interview may be conducted online or in person based on prevailing conditions.
- No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.
- For further queries, contact Dr. Aravind Kumar Rengan at fic.itic@iith.ac.in.
- Applications will only be accepted through the online form linked above.
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