Professionals on Contract Basis for Tejas – Talent, Empowerment & Journey Advancing Startups

- Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (IIM Mumbai) invites online applications for two contract-based positions under the Tejas – Talent, Empowerment & Journey Advancing Startups initiative.
- Positions are strictly contractual with no guarantee of regularization or absorption. The roles are designed to operate as an integrated lean team with overlapping responsibilities.
- No campus accommodation will be provided for the selected candidates.
- The application window is open from 18 September 2026 to 08 October 2026.
- The selection process may include a written test, skill/competency test, and/or personal interview, depending on the requirements of the post and the number of applications received.

• Post Name: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Tejas, Eligibility: ['- Qualification: Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, Technology, or Science, or an equivalent professional qualification from a recognized university/institution. A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline is an added advantage.', '- Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-qualification professional experience, of which at least 5 years must be in a senior leadership or head-of-function position.', '- Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: (i) leading an incubator/accelerator, (ii) venture capital/angel investment/startup funding, (iii) mobilizing funds through CSR, grants, philanthropy, or industry partnerships, (iv) building and leading an innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem, or (v) founding and scaling an enterprise.', '- Proven record of institutional relationship-building with corporates, government bodies, and investors.', '- Desirable: Experience working with a higher educational institution or an incubator supported by DST/MeitY/Atal Innovation Mission or a Section 8 incubation company. Familiarity with Government of India startup schemes, incubation funding norms, and statutory compliance. Demonstrated commitment to women-led entrepreneurship, inclusive innovation, and social impact. Strong communication, public speaking, and representational skills.'], Age Min: 30, Age Max: 55, Salary Min: 4300000, Salary Max: 4300000, Salary Text: Rs. 43 Lakh Per Annum, Experience Required: 15 years (with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles)
• Post Name: Project Manager – Venture Growth & Impact, Eligibility: ['- Qualification: Master’s degree in Management, Engineering, or Technology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university/institution.', '- Experience: Minimum 8 years of post-qualification professional experience, of which at least 3 years must be in incubation/acceleration, venture building, startup advisory, venture capital/investment, or founding/operating a startup.', '- Demonstrated exposure to business model validation, MVP development, customer acquisition, and funding readiness.', '- Proficient in tracking venture milestones and preparing performance and impact reports.', '- Desirable: Experience running structured incubation cohorts or accelerator programs. Access to an established network of mentors, domain experts, and early-stage investors. Familiarity with Startup India, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, NIDHI, and allied Government schemes. Working knowledge of impact measurement frameworks and dashboard/reporting tools.'], Age Min: 30, Age Max: 45, Salary Min: 1200000, Salary Max: 1200000, Salary Text: Rs. 12 Lakh Per Annum, Experience Required: 8 years (with at least 3 years in incubation/acceleration or startup-related roles)

- The selection process may include one or more stages such as a written test, skill/competency test, and/or personal interview.
- The Competent Authority reserves the right to modify, add, dispense with, or adopt any stage of the selection process at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original certificates and documents for verification at the time of the final selection process.

All

- Detailed curriculum vitae (CV)
- Statement of Purpose (not exceeding 1,000 words) outlining the candidate’s suitability and proposed contribution to TEJAS
- Self-attested copies of certificates of educational qualifications, experience, and date of birth
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Contact details of two professional referees

• Fee Details: No explicit mention of an application fee is provided in the raw job notification text.