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Manager/Senior Manager/AGM/GM (Portfolio Management)

IIT Mandi Catalyst
Total Vacancies
1
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3 days
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📋 Job Description
- Lead end-to-end incubation, corporate, and international accelerator programs with strict adherence to timelines, milestones, and KPIs.
- Define strategic targets and quality standards for portfolio management, aligning organizational goals with team and program-level plans.
- Mentor and lead the portfolio management team, including hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and capability development.
- Oversee budgeting, resource allocation, and financial monitoring for programs to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Guide startups on business models, product development, commercialization strategies, operational planning, and intellectual property (IP) matters.
- Manage startup onboarding, mentorship, KPI tracking, portfolio monitoring, and risk identification for measurable outcomes.
- Support startup fundraising readiness by assisting with pitch decks, financial models, investor connects, and due diligence for potential investments.
- Track incubator’s investment portfolio, including funding raised, follow-on rounds, valuations, and returns.
- Facilitate co-investment and syndicated funding rounds by connecting startups with angel networks, venture capital funds, and corporate investors.
- Identify and secure government and CSR funding schemes through proposal writing and relationship management.
- Drive CSR fund generation by building and managing relationships with CSR and corporate partners.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for startups, corporate clients, mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- Organize mentorship sessions, workshops, and training programs to enhance founder capabilities.
- Maintain structured reports, trackers, and compliance documentation in line with organizational SOPs and funding standards.
- Act as the escalation and decision-making authority for program-level issues, coordinating with operations, partnerships, marketing, finance, and legal teams.
- Build and maintain relationships with industry experts, government bodies, mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- Represent the portfolio management function in leadership reviews, presenting updates and outcomes to senior leadership and the Board.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or a related field.
- Mandatory prior experience in incubation centers, accelerators, startup ecosystem organizations, or innovation programs.
- Strong understanding of startup business models, market access strategies, customer engagement, ecosystem building, and startup growth support activities.
- Prior experience in managing incubation or accelerator programs, investor engagement, startup portfolio tracking, and cross-functional coordination is preferred.
- Proficiency in team leadership, people management, performance management, strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Expertise in program and project management with a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem.
- Skills in investment evaluation, due diligence, financial analysis, proposal writing, and identifying government/CSR funding schemes.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and reporting/presentation skills.
🏆 Selection Process
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/phone for further evaluation.
- The selection process may include written tests, interviews, or other assessment methods as deemed necessary by the organization.
- Final selection will be based on merit, experience, and alignment with organizational goals.
- The organization reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without prior notice.
📊 Key Information
OrganizationIIT Mandi Catalyst
Location / StateHimachal Pradesh
Job LocationMandi, Himachal Pradesh
Category EligibilityAll (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
Experience RequiredMinimum 5+ years of relevant experience in the startup ecosystem, incubation centers, accelerator programs, innovation management, portfolio management, or entrepreneurship support initiatives.
Last Date to Apply31 July 2026
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📁 Required Documents
- Educational qualification certificates (Bachelor’s/Master’s degree).
- Professional experience certificates from previous roles.
- Identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, or Voter ID).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Resume/CV.
- Any additional documents as specified during the shortlisting process.
🎓 Required Qualifications
bachelors-degree masters-degree
📊 Vacancy Details
  • Total vacancies: 1 for the position of Manager/Senior Manager/AGM/GM (Portfolio Management).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the primary role of the Manager/Senior Manager/AGM/GM (Portfolio Management) position at IIT Mandi Catalyst?
A. The role involves managing and executing startup incubation and accelerator programs, supporting startup growth, stakeholder engagement, ecosystem development, portfolio tracking, investment evaluation, and fundraising readiness for startups.
Q. What qualifications are required for this position?
A. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, or a related field is required. Prior experience in incubation centers, accelerators, or startup ecosystem organizations is mandatory.
Q. What are the key responsibilities of this role?
A. Key responsibilities include leading incubation programs, defining portfolio management strategies, mentoring teams, budgeting, guiding startups on business models and commercialization, tracking portfolio performance, and facilitating fundraising and investor connections.
Q. What skills are preferred for this position?
A. Preferred skills include team leadership, strategic planning, program management, investment evaluation, proposal writing, stakeholder management, and strong communication and negotiation abilities.
Q. How can I apply for this position?
A. Applications must be submitted through the application link provided in the advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.