Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, a leading management institute in Maharashtra, has announced recruitment for two senior positions: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its TEJAS initiative and Project Manager for Venture Growth & Impact. These contractual roles involve leading the institute's incubation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, supporting startups, and building partnerships with investors, corporates and government bodies.
IIM Mumbai Recruitment 2026 - Chief Executive Officer and Project Manager Posts
Posted 29 Sept 2026Updated 29 Sept 2026Tejas/Rectt/2026/37
Total Vacancies
2
Last Date
08 Oct
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Applications closed on 08 Oct 2026
- Notification21 Sept
- Applications Open
- Applications Closed08 Oct
About IIM Mumbai CEO & Project Manager Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Indian Institute of Management Mumbai
- Advertisement No.
- Tejas/Rectt/2026/37
- Post Name
- Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS and Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact
- Job Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS
1
Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact
1
Total2
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS | 1 |
| Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact | 1 |
| Grand Total | 2 |
Eligibility Details
Requirements differ by post — open a post to see its own.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Management, Engineering, Technology or Science, or an equivalent professional qualification, with a consistently good academic record, from a recognised University/Institution. A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline shall be an added advantage.
- Experience
- Minimum 15 years of post-qualification professional experience, of which at least 05 years shall have been in a senior leadership or head-of-function position.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 55 years
- Experience Areas
- Demonstrated experience in at least two of: leading an incubator, accelerator or technology business incubator; venture capital, angel investment or startup funding; mobilisation of funds through CSR, grants, philanthropy or industry partnerships; building and leading an innovation or entrepreneurship ecosystem; founding and scaling an enterprise
- Other Requirement
- Proven record of institutional relationship-building with corporates, government bodies and investors
Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact1 post
- Qualification
- Master's degree in Management, Engineering or Technology, or an equivalent qualification, from a recognised University/Institution.
- Experience
- Minimum 08 years of post-qualification professional experience, of which at least 03 years shall have been in incubation or acceleration, venture building, startup advisory, venture capital or investment, or in founding and operating a startup.
- Age Limit
- Maximum 45 years
- Other Requirements
- Demonstrated exposure to business model validation, MVP development, customer acquisition and funding readiness; proficiency in tracking venture milestones and preparing performance and impact reports
Age Limit
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS: Maximum 55 years. Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact: Maximum 45 years.
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates will be as per Central Government rules.
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
One of the modes of assessment listed in the notification.
- 2Skill/Competency Test
Conducted to assess the skills and competencies required for the post.
- 3Personal Interview
Interview of shortlisted candidates.
- 4Other modes of assessment
Any other mode of assessment the institute may use.
Salary Structure
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS
Pay: Rs. 43 Lakh Per Annum
Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact
Pay: Rs. 12 Lakh Per Annum
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – TEJAS | Rs. 43 Lakh Per Annum |
| Project Manager - Venture Growth & Impact | Rs. 12 Lakh Per Annum |
How to Apply
- 1Prepare your application with complete bio-data covering personal details, educational qualifications and experience
- 2Attach self-attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, ID proof and a recent passport-size photograph
- 3Clearly mention the post applied for in the subject line of the email
- 4Send the complete application to the official email address given in the notification
- 5Ensure the email reaches before the last date of 08 October 2026
- 6Keep a copy of the sent email for future reference
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Educational certificates
•Experience certificates
•ID proof
•Recent passport-size photograph (self-attested copies)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a doctoral degree mandatory for the CEO post?
No. A doctoral degree in a relevant discipline is only an added advantage for the Chief Executive Officer post.
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