The Program Manager s focus is program operations and relationship management, startup sourcing, and delivering the best possible program experience for founders, mentors, partners, investors, and other stakeholders.
PMs are responsible for ensuring the operational success of the full accelerator cycle, from company sourcing through Demo Day. This includes event management, utilizing tools/developing processes to manage program data; building and scheduling the 3-month programming calendar, executing Demo Day; and recruiting, hiring, training, and management of an Associate Program Manager (APM). The PMs are also responsible for collaborating closely with program investment and corporate partners to support them with their goals.
Familiarity with the early-stage venture-backed company ecosystem is preferred. Throughout the year, PMs have the opportunity to work across the Brinc network, support collaborative projects, focus on professional development and career growth, and work with colleagues from all around the world
Roles Responsibilities:
Develop the program plan and own the overall responsibility for the successful execution of the accelerator, including Demo Day
Ensure the program is following best practices and executing upon the outlined content and curriculum
Deliver the best possible accelerator experience to founders, mentors, partners, investors, and other program stakeholders
Own all year-round logistics, operations, administration, scheduling, calendar management, and event planning for the program
Support relationship management with the Accelerator s Investment and Corporate Partners and others within the global Brinc network
Recruit, hire, and manage an Associate Program Manager
Build relationships across Brinc by working on cross-collaborative projects and supporting the Accelerator Product and Portfolio Teams
Represent Brinc in the local community and ecosystem
Support the program with sourcing startups when applicable and appropriate for the program.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience in fast-paced environments with a focus on business operations, and/or project management
Effective communicator and able to collaborate across departments and audiences
Ensures accountability with self and othersCan plan and prioritize to meet program and organizational goals
Can quickly adapt to different situations, styles, and stakeholders
An advocate for continuous process improvement and operational efficiency
Can anticipate the needs and requests of multiple stakeholders
Strong interest around startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university