WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to all four corners of the world.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

We’re a diverse team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we’re growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We’re actively seeking a Program Manager who is an operational powerhouse, organized, can manage multiple projects at one time, and is reliable, he/she also deliver value to our partners under our Semicodutros Vertical.

As a Program Manager you will be running the 6- 12 months acceleration program up to twice a year by setting up events and networking sessions, own startup relationships, support business development with their corporate accounts and deal flows, prepare marketing collateral, order promotional materials and supplies for the team, and more. The position is based in NeoCity, Florida.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Program Corporations/Startup Facing

• Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders within our partner organizations and support adoption, renewals, and new revenue opportunities. Eventually, take over some of those engagements to manage, nurture and grow such projects.
• Host events, track corporate participation with high attention to detail and design new ways to increase corporate engagement.
• Own relationships with startups in the accelerator program
• Hold intake interviews, exit interviews, and make sure all startups are on track to meet program goals
• Grow ecosystem of mentors and VCs to bring more value to the program
• Set up sessions for startups to meet with Mentors, VC’s and corporate partners for the program
• Collect feedback and develop an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement
• Wrap up the program with a batch analysis report and individual startup report cards

Event Management

• Setup events, mentor sessions, workshops, office hours, deal flows to build up the program
• Book venue, brainstorm content, outreach speakers
• Inform our network about upcoming events
• Asist and coordinate travel arrangements with key individuals
• Prepare name tags, demo table signs, registration, printouts for events
• Meet on a regular basis with stakeholders to make communication easy and project manage to do’s for the team
• Create and co-host community events to continue engagement and grow the local ecosystem
• Create and host events virtually

Marketing

• Coordinate a monthly newsletter / social media updates with the marketing team
• Prepare flyers and communication tools with our marketing team for major events such as: Selection Day, Meetups, EXPO

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Management or related field Project management / process improvement experience. Master Degree/MBA is plus.
• Semiconductor background preferred.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrate dependability, accountability, self-awareness, strong work ethic, and reliability
• Passion and understanding for entrepreneurial communities
• Startup or entrepreneurship experience is a plus
• In-person and Virtual event organization and management