ANNOUNCEMENT OF RECRUITMENT OF INNOVATION PROGRAM MANAGER – DKST ITB

In order to support the implementation of innovation development programs, downstream research results, and strengthen the science and technology-based innovation ecosystem, the Directorate of Science and Technology Areas (DKST) Bandung Institute of Technology opens opportunities for individuals who are competent, professional, and have an interest in managing innovation programs to join as Innovation Program Managers

Duties and responsibilities

1. Manage planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of innovation programs.
2. Support the implementation of downstream research and technology development programs.
3. Coordinating with researchers, lecturers, startups, industry, government and strategic partners.
4. Prepare program documents, including Terms of Reference (KAK/TOR), Cost Budget Plan (RAB), activity reports and performance reports.
5. Manage program administration, activity schedules, and program implementation documentation.
6. Monitoring program achievements and preparing innovation program performance indicators.
7. Support the organization of workshops, seminars, innovation forums, business matching, and other strategic activities.
8. Manage data and information related to innovation programs, downstreaming and technology development.
9. Prepare regular program progress reports to relevant leadership and stakeholders.

General Qualifications

1. Indonesian citizen (WNI).
2. Minimum education is Bachelor (S1), preferably Masters (S2), from the field:
   • Technique;
   • Science;
   • Industrial Technology;
   • Management;
   • Business Administration;
   • Economy;
   • or other relevant fields.
3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.25 (4.00 scale).
4. Have a minimum of 2 (two) years work experience in the field:
   • Management of innovation programs;
   • Research and development (R&D);
   • Downstreaming of technology;
   • Project management;
   • Technology-based business development; or
   • Government programs/innovation grants.
5. Able to work independently or in a team.
6. Have high integrity, thoroughness and responsibility.
7. Have good communication and coordination skills.

Technical Qualifications

1. Understand the concept of innovation, research downstreaming, technology commercialization, and development of an innovation ecosystem.
2. Understand the level of technology readiness (Technology Readiness Level/TRL).
3. Understand the innovation development process from the research stage to implementation.
4. Able to prepare proposals, activity reports and program documents systematically.
5. Able to monitor and evaluate programs based on performance indicators.
6. Skilled in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
7. Have data analysis, report preparation and presentation skills.
8. Understand the basics of project management and program management.

Preferred Competencies

1. Understand the process of downstreaming and commercializing research results.
2. Understand research and innovation funding mechanisms, both from the government and the private sector.
3. Understand program management based on output, outcomes and performance indicators.
4. Have experience in preparing grant proposals or managing innovation funding programs.
5. Understand aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), technology transfer, and industrial cooperation.
6. Have experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder activities.

Value-added

1. Have related certifications:
   • Project Management;
   • Innovation Management;
   • Research Management;
   • Technology Transfer;
   • or other relevant professional certification.
2. Have experience in managing government programs, research, or innovation grants.
3. Able to communicate in English actively, verbally and in writing.
4. Mastering data processing and preparing program monitoring dashboards.
5. Accustomed to working based on targets, KPIs and deadlines.

Personal Characteristics

1. Have a high interest in innovation, technology and research development.
2. Proactive, adaptive, and results oriented.
3. Have the ability to think analytically and systematically.
4. Able to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
5. Have good problem solving and decision making skills.
6. Able to build good working relationships with various stakeholders.

Registration Procedures

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents in one PDF file:

1. Application letter.
2. Latest Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Scan of diplomas and transcripts.
4. Portfolio or list of programs/activities that have been managed (if any).
5. Relevant supporting certificates (if any).

Documents sent via email:

dkst@itb.ac.id

With subject:

Application for Innovation Program Manager – Full Name

Deadline for registration:

June 24, 2026

Only candidates who meet the qualifications will be contacted to take part in the next selection stage.