IIT Madras Program Manager: Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre innovation programmes

Indian Institute of Technology Madras invites applications for Program Manager for the project “Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre innovation programmes”. The appointment is based at Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and is a temporary research or project engagement. The notice specifies 1 vacancy/vacancies. The role organises in-person and online innovation and entrepreneurship programmes, administers accounts, schedules, training materials, databases, communications, contracts and surveys. Applicants need graduate in any subject (source says “with 5 years”); postgraduate preferred, three-plus years of programme management or coordination experience in a college/corporate/training organisation, fluent written/spoken English, working Tamil/Hindi, Office/email/social-media and online webinar proficiency. The source quotes Rs 40,000 per month lump sum. The stated appointment period is one year, extendable subject to performance. These are project-specific conditions: the required subject, examination, relevant experience and specialist skills should be read together before submitting an application. Candidates should provide accurate educational and employment details supported by certificates; a broad qualification category by itself does not establish eligibility for the advertised work. Register or sign in at the official IIT Madras IC&SR careers application portal, then select Advertisement 199/2026. Complete the online form and submit before the closing date. Each advertisement accepts one application per registered email; submitted applications cannot be edited or reverted. Separate applications are required for separate advertisements. Current IIT Madras project employees must apply through the proper channel and provide the stated NOC. The application deadline is 2026-10-12. Applicants should retain a copy of their completed submission and watch their active email address for shortlisting or interview communication. Meeting the minimum conditions does not guarantee selection. The official advertisement remains the authority for detailed conditions, documentary checks and any institute-issued changes to the recruitment process.