Innovation Lead

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is hiring Innovation Leads at its Technology Centre, Bengaluru.

About the Role

The Innovation Lead will support the planning, coordination and execution of R&D and innovation programs within the organization. The role involves assisting in program design, monitoring project progress, coordinating with startups, academic partners and other ecosystem stakeholders, and contributing to documentation, reporting and stakeholder communication.

Location: Technology Centre, Bengaluru (On-site)

CTC Range: Rs 13.00 Lakhs to Rs 24.80 Lakhs per annum

Experience: 6+ years

Number of Positions: 2

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution and monitoring of R&D and innovation programs under the guidance of the Program/Product Manager
• Coordinate with internal teams, startups, academic institutions and industry partners to facilitate project implementation
• Support proposal evaluation, PoC reviews and progress tracking of funded projects
• Develop new use-cases and showcases across industries and technologies related to the identity domain
• Prepare status reports, dashboards and presentations for management review
• Maintain data and records related to project milestones, fund utilisation and deliverables
• Assist in event organisation, hackathons and outreach initiatives related to innovation programs
• Contribute to documentation of best practices, knowledge repositories and learnings from projects
• Assist in drafting MoUs, NDAs and project documents in coordination with legal and administrative units
• Help prepare evaluation frameworks and KPI metrics for funded programs
• Facilitate coordination meetings, prepare minutes and follow up on action itemsEducational Qualification
• BE / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MS / MCA / MScExperience Required
• Minimum 6 years of total professional experience
• At least 2 years of leadership experience
• At least 2 years of experience developing strategic partnerships with external entities such as academia, start-up ecosystem and evolving organisations
• Preferred: exposure to program management, startup ecosystems, innovation funding schemes or government projects
• Desirable: experience in documentation, coordination and stakeholder managementKey Skills
• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful software programs and partnerships
• Experience creating strategic plans, PoCs and project roadmaps for R&D departments
• Strong technical acumen and understanding of software development processes
• Excellent customer and UX knowledge
• Excellent leadership, collaboration and communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, prioritisation and management skills
• Excellent presentation skills related to advanced technologies, concepts and products
• Good documentation skills and a team-oriented attitude with the ability to work to deadlinesInterested candidates may apply through LinkedIn.