Entrepreneurship Development Program Manager

Note: Candidates without Entrepreneurship Development experience need not to apply.

Role Overview:

The Program Lead is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and oversight of the ecosystem capacity-building program across the hub. This role focuses on high-level partnerships, program design, and ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute the overall strategy for ecosystem growth and capacity building.
• Partnership Development: Build and manage relationships with local government bodies, universities, incubators, accelerators, investors, and corporates.
• Program Oversight: Monitor program execution in each hub, ensuring consistency, scalability, and alignment with objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the program in public forums, industry events, and government meetings to enhance visibility.
• Impact Measurement: Define and track program KPIs to evaluate ecosystem growth and startup outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify risks and challenges and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee budgets, resources, and timelines to deliver programs effectively.

Qualifications:

• 812 years of experience in program management, ecosystem development, or entrepreneurship support.
• Proven track record in strategic partnerships and ecosystem building.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems, incubators, and government networks.
• Ability to travel frequently across the 5 hubs.