Senior Program Manager, Strategic Initiatives - Start-ups & Ecosystem

Lead and operationalize Everpure’s Startup Engagement Initiative by collaborating with VCs, incubators, and the corporate VC team to identify and execute partnership, investment, or acquisition opportunities.

Manage the Customer Collaboration hub including organizing global customer engagement forums, virtual sessions, and targeted use-case deep dives with product teams, ensuring alignment with customer priorities.

Establish governance models, program metrics, operating controls, and executive communications for high-visibility strategic initiatives that link local execution to global impact.

10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, corporate development, customer programs, or related fields.

Experience launching or operating accelerators, startup engagement programs, or innovation hubs preferred but not mandatory.

Deep knowledge of startups, venture capital ecosystems, cloud or data platforms, and enterprise technology, preferably within the Indian market context.

Work Experience Required: 10+ years in relevant domains as above. No explicit mention of educational degree or notice period requirements.

Strong program management ability with track record of creating operating models, governance, metrics, budgets, and repeatable playbooks in complex ecosystems.

Experience working across diverse stakeholders such as founders, investors, product, engineering, sales, and senior executives in a startup or enterprise context.

Demonstrated leadership in building and scaling startup-focused strategic initiatives or innovation hubs within technology-driven environments.