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Entrepreneurship Program Manager
Location:
Richmond, VA
Description:
Entrepreneurship Program Manager Do you believe in the power of innovation to change the world? At Activation Capital, our mission is to grow Virginia’s community of advanced tech entrepreneurs and empower them to solve the world’s toughest problems. We provide a portfolio of resources to entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations translating science and technology into world-changing companies. We are a self-sustaining, mission-driven organization at an inflection point in our growth. ROLE The Entrepreneurship Program Manager is a vital role on our small entrepreneurial and dynamic team. You are responsible for driving Activation Capital's program management across our entrepreneurship pillar. You possess deep project management experience, love learning, and have a passion for entrepreneurship. The span of work for the role encompasses federal and state grants requiring a high level of communication and relationship building with a keen attention to detail. This position is a full-time, salaried position with attractive benefits and is located in Richmond, Virginia reporting to the Vice President of Entrepreneurship. The ideal candidate: has early-stage organization experience and/or a deep interest in the entrepreneurship and innovation start-up space has deep project management experience with program management experience and/or program management aspirations is a relationship builder and team player with solid communication and technology skills is a self-motivated and results-oriented individual always seeking continuous improvement and system optimization is a dynamic, entrepreneurial thinker with a can-do attitude and a horizontal skillset is highly organized with a keen attention to detail Activation Capital is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting Gender Equality, Decent Work & Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure, and Reduced Inequalities . The organization values collaboration, impact, agility, inclusion, entrepreneurial thinking, and future-focus. Learn more at www.activation.capital! RESPONSIBILITIES Entrepreneurship Program Management Oversee Activation Capital’s entrepreneurship programming goals; coordinating activities across multiple projects with special attention paid to program strategy, implementation, and alignment across the entrepreneurship pillar Day-to-Day activities include; planning/monitoring program execution, budget management, cross-project resource management, risk identification and mitigation, documentation and communication, and continuous alignment of deliverables to meet program objectives Support entrepreneurship event management activities Entrepreneurship Development & Member Relations Project management for Activation Capital’s deep tech acceleration program, which advances development of startup compan ies pursuing promising new technologies Engage with Activation Capital member organizations and work with the member relations and entrepreneurship team to further build the pipeline of member companies Work with the marketing and membership team to create an attraction campaign to increase virtual and on-site membership Grant Management Working with the Grants Management Team, apply consistent management processes across grant portfolio to ensure 100% compliance and excellence in execution Manage ongoing program/project owners and consistently monitor KPIs across portfolio (i.e. accounting/finance on remaining budget, grant administrators on project status, executives on critical path concerns) As necessary, lead project management of individual grants (from thousands to millions of dollars in value) Working with the team to establish the organization as a leader in state and federal grants pursuit, management, compliance, and execution Also, includes other duties not otherwise specified including ad hoc projects. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a science related background strongly preferred; PMP a plus but not required Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management with skill and experience using project management software, developing project plans and work breakdown structures, basics of earned value management. Demonstrated aptitude in vendor management, constructing statements of work, and supporting procurement processes. Experience with grant management – federal/state; preferred Ability to form successful partnerships and build/maintain relationships with diverse partners, organizations, and stakeholders; a collaborative team player with strong verbal and written communication skills Experience/interest in life science innovation and entrepreneurship/ecosystem development a major plus Professional who can effectively communicate with executives, staff, grantors, and key stakeholders including board presentations Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment background screening and professional references. Competitive Salary & Rich Benefits Package including health (100% employer coverage for employee), dental (100% employer coverage for employee), life & AD&A, LTD, STD, LTC, FMLA, paid holidays, paid time off, retirement with matching contributions. Professional development reimbursement and work-life balance/flex schedule opportunity. About Activation Capital Activation Capital, located in Richmond, VA, is an independent authority of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Its mission is to grow life sciences and other advanced technology innovation by promoting scientific research and economic development that attracts and creates new jobs and companies. With 1.2 million square feet of space developed on over 34 acres, its Virginia Bio+Tech Park is the hub of life science and technology innovations in Central Virginia. Activation Capital also serves as a leading innovation ecosystem development organization providing social, knowledge, and financial capital to clusters, entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurs – accelerating their progress through development and maturation. For more information, visit http://www.activation.capital . Equal Employment Opportunity Activation Capital is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability/handicap, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Powered by JazzHR
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Activation Capital
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May 22 on The Resumator
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