Job title	Innovation Manager
Reports to	COO

Job purpose

We are seeking a seasoned professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, including ability to work independently, self-motivated and should propose and implement new initiatives related to innovation management and program development.

Duties and responsibilities

• Conceptualize, plan and develop national and international cross border innovation and research consortiums and projects.
• Have experience in managing, coordinating bilateral and multilateral projects and teams.
• Should have demonstrated experience in meeting and working with innovation stakeholders from public and private sector (international and / or domestic), developing and implementing consortiums and projects.
• Coordinate all cross-functional activities, represent GBI and collaborate with team leaders across various consortiums and projects.
• Support with budget and resource planning for various projects and programs.
• Monitor progression of all projects and recommend improvements to management regular basis and oversee reporting
• Assess client/ project requirements, constantly scan for new credible sources of leads, deliver high quality/professional proposals and presentations.
• Have a good understanding of technology, startups product lifecycle, go-to Market strategies, understanding of business models, market and product management aspects.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by tracking national and international innovation and technology policies, attending workshops, reviewing publications and establishing networks.
• Establish strategic partnerships with Indian and International governmental and financial agencies.
• Establish and maintain ecosystem partnerships with clusters, incubators, accelerators, investors, corporates industry associations, etc.

Qualifications

• Post Graduate / MBA - International Relations, Business / Technology / Innovation with 6 – 8 years experience.
• Experience with working with national or international trade / financial organizations, developmental agencies, research / innovation labs or similar organizations.     
• Experience with writing proposal for national and international research and innovation projects and consortiums.
• Exceptional analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and nurture relationships in a challenging multicultural environment.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

Location

The job requires a person to work in Bangalore or Delhi, India - must be willing and eligible to travel in India and internationally.

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