Project Co Ordinator-Idea Lab

Job Title: Project Coordinator – IDEA Lab

Department: Innovation / R&D / Strategy (IDEA Lab)

Location: [Bengaluru, New Delhi ,Hyderabad]

Reporting To: Head of IDEA Lab / Innovation Manager

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Role Overview

The Project Coordinator – IDEA Lab will support the planning, execution, and monitoring of innovation-driven projects within the organization. This role requires strong coordination skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple experimental or pilot initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Responsibilities

Project Coordination & Execution

• Assist in planning and executing IDEA Lab projects from concept to implementation 

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (design, tech, business, etc.) 

• Ensure proper documentation of project progress and outcomes 

Innovation & Idea Management

• Support idea intake, screening, and evaluation processes 

• Maintain a repository of ideas, prototypes, and experiments 

• Coordinate hackathons, brainstorming sessions, and innovation workshops 

• Assist in prototype testing and pilot program execution 

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a liaison between internal teams, external partners, and leadership 

• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations for stakeholders 

• Ensure clear communication across all project participants 

Operational Support

• Monitor budgets and resource allocation for projects 

• Identify risks and escalate issues proactively 

• Support vendor coordination and external collaborations 

Data & Reporting

• Track KPIs related to innovation initiatives 

• Analyze project outcomes and generate insights 

• Maintain documentation for learnings, best practices, and case studies 

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Management, or related field 

• 2–5 years of experience in project coordination, preferably in innovation, startup, or R&D environments 

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana, MS Project) 

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Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills 

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities 

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving mindset 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment 

• Interest in innovation, startups, and emerging technologies 

• Basic understanding of design thinking or agile methodologies 

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an innovation lab, incubator, or startup ecosystem 

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Scrum) 

• Exposure to design thinking frameworks or product development lifecycle 

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of projects and milestones 

• Number of ideas successfully piloted or implemented 

• Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement 

• Efficiency in project documentation and reporting 

• Contribution to innovation outcomes and business impact 

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Behavioral Attributes

• Curious and proactive mindset 

• Collaborative and team-oriented 

• Adaptable to change and experimentation 

• Strong attention to detail 

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