Job Summary
The Office of Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) at IIT Madras is inviting applications for the temporary post of Senior Project Manager for the FedEx SMART Center. This high-level administrative and technical role is overseen by Prof. Babji Srinivasan from the Department of Applied Mechanics & Biomedical Engineering.
The successful candidate will lead end-to-end coordination and execution of emerging technology projects. The position is initially offered for six months, with the possibility of extension based on performance. IIT Madras encourages women candidates to apply to maintain a gender-balanced workforce.
Job Details
| Particulars | Details |
| Department | Office of IC&SR / FedEx SMART Center |
| Employment Type | Purely Contract Basis |
| Job Location | IIT Madras, Chennai – 600 036 |
| Total Vacancies | 01 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php |
| Job Start Date | Immediate Focus |
| Job End Date | Initially 6 months (Extendable) |
Advertisement No.
ICSR/PR/Advt.21/2026 Dated: 10/02/2026
Jobs In Tamil Nadu
Post and Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Vacancies |
| Senior Project Manager | 01 |
Salary Details
- Pay Scale: Rs. 1,25,000/- to Rs. 1,50,000/- per month (Consolidated).
Educational Qualification
- Degree: Master’s degree in Management / Business Administration, Marketing, Finance / Economics or related analytical fields.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years of project management experience specifically in Vision, Analytics, or Emerging tech projects.
- Research Experience: Demonstrated experience managing multi-institutional or government-funded research/technology projects.
- Skills: Proficiency with tools like MS Project, Jira, Zoho Projects, or Redmine.
Age Limit
Not Mentioned
Selection Process
- Screening: The Institute reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates based on higher qualifications and experience.
- Assessment: Candidates will be shortlisted for a Written / Skill Test / Interview.
- Verification: Final selection is subject to document verification and antecedent checks.
How to Apply
- Register: Visit the official careers portal at https://icsrstaff.iitm.ac.in/careers/current_openings.php.
- Select Post: Look for Advertisement No. Advt.21/2026 and select the Senior Project Manager position.
- Submit: Fill out the online application accurately. Note that once submitted, the application cannot be edited.
- Save Copy: Obtain a printout of the submitted application form; it must be presented if called for a test or interview.
Instructions
- Citizenship: Applicants must be citizens of India. Candidates from Nepal or migrants from Pakistan (with intent to settle permanently) require a certificate of eligibility from the Govt. of India.
- Experience: Only relevant experience gained after obtaining the minimum qualifying degree will be considered.
- Current IITM Employees: Applicants already working on projects at IIT Madras must apply through the proper channel or produce a No-Objection Certificate (NOC).
- Single Application: Only one application per login ID is accepted for this advertisement. Multiple applications for the same post will lead to rejection.
- Technical Support: For login issues, email icsrrecruitment@icsrpis.iitm.ac.in or call 044-2257 8843 during working hours.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | 10.02.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24.02.2026 |
Important Links
- Notification Link – Click Here
- Apply Link / Application Link – Click Here
- Official Website – Click Here
