Position Profile

Reporting to the Director, Programs, the Program Manager will work closely with a number of internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement effective programming for our growth and scale ventures, while ensuring an exceptional experience for all of our startups. This role will specifically oversee and help scale our AI Program and TechEdge Program.

ventureLAB seeks resourceful team members who are comfortable dealing with ambiguity, juggling multiple priorities, and taking a proactive approach to problem solving in a fast-paced environment. You possess effective communication and collaboration skills and operate as a team player. You are a constant learner who applies curiosity and a growth mindset in your interactions with others and in your work.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will work collaboratively across the organization to deliver on ventureLAB’s strategic objectives, and Programs team-specific goals and targets.

Program Management
Manage the program timeline, including application cycles, selection process, and program milestones.
Manage program schedules, ensuring timely delivery of sessions, workshops, and events.
Provide administrative and operational support required to ensure the efficient and effective management of programs.
Startup Support
Facilitate a smooth onboarding experience for new program participants.
Provide ongoing support and resources to program participants throughout the program.
Facilitate workshops and other programmatic activities including events and curate educational content and opportunities available to technology entrepreneurs for our various newsletters and and across other platforms for our global founder community.
Outreach and Event
Proactively identify and recruit promising startups for program participation.
Plan and execute program-related events, including workshops, demo days, networking events, etc.
Manage event logistics, including registration, attendance tracking, and post-event follow-ups.
Build and maintain strong relationships with industry partners, mentors, and other stakeholders.
Stakeholder Engagement
Working closely with the Founder Services team to help document, monitor, and ensure accountability of program companies in achieving their key milestones.
Working closely with the Marketing team to identify and communicate success stories, trends and new developments.
Engage in extensive ecosystem networking to identify and engage potential partners, and other relevant associations with the aim of fostering collaborations and driving impact and outcomes for our companies.

Operations
Maintain program documentation, including participant files, program materials, and reports.
Ensure all the metrics and records are accurately updated within Salesforce on a timely basis, and that relevant reports and program dashboards are created to measure impact and provide valuable insights to management and other relevant stakeholders.

Qualifications

A post-secondary degree in Software engineering, business, entrepreneurship, or a related field, with 3-4 years of related program development, stakeholder relations and/or venture management experience
Superior project and time management skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with startup and investment ecosystem
Demonstrates great interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively and handle competing priorities
Strong service mentality and a great team player
Proficient with Microsoft Office and G-Suite
Experience working with Salesforce, Eventbrite, Zoom, or Asana is an asset
Experience working with start-ups is an asset

Salary Range: $67,000 to $80,000 CAD per annum

In addition to salary, ventureLAB offers a comprehensive benefits package, learning and development opportunities and 4 weeks vacation.

Hybrid Work Model

This role will require a minimum of three (3) days on-site per week.

How to Apply

Apply by September 6th, 2024, to hr@venturelab.ca quoting “Program Manager – Job ID 202425” in the subject line. Include your resume, salary expectations, and a brief note telling us why you’d be a great addition to the ventureLAB team. Early submissions encouraged as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

At ventureLAB, we value diversity, inclusion, and respect. Diverse experience, perspectives, and backgrounds bring great ideas and create stronger teams — we embrace it, because we know that by including everyone, we all thrive. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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