Program Manager, Accelerator

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Program Manager, mHUB Accelerator

mHUB is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated candidate to join the team as Program Manager for its startup accelerator. The program supports cohorts of 7–10 high-growth hardtech startups working to develop and commercialize solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges in energy, sustainable manufacturing, and health.

In this role, the Program Manager will work closely with the accelerator’s Executive Director on overall program planning, technology scouting, team selection, and day-to-day operations to ensure successful execution. The Program Manager will also serve as the primary point of contact for startups, engaging daily with a diverse group of stakeholders including mentors, corporate partners, investors, and supply chain experts. This is a full-time position reporting to the Executive Director of the Accelerator.

This role is ideal for individuals interested in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and driving product innovation.

Description of Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Program Coordinator consist of the following:

• Support the Executive Director in leading the accelerator’s overall program management responsibilities including outreach, planning, budgeting, management, and execution.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the program to offer a seamless experience to all participating cohort startups.
• Create an effective environment that allows cohort startups to be fully engaged in collaborative learning with peers, mentors, and the broader mHUB startup community.
• Manage the coordination and deployment of training and development programs and other mHUB services.
• Work closely with the full mHUB team including the prototyping lab staff, training coordinators, etc., to extend the full value of resources needed for cohort startups.
• Establish relationships and become the daily conduit with external program stakeholders.
• Support mHUB marketing team in external communications strategies to drive visibility of the program and startups at all stages of the program.
• Support planning and coordination of interactions of the cohort startups with investors, corporate partners, mentors, and other key stakeholders.
• Create an environment of camaraderie, respect and support among cohort participants and design group events and services to support this.
• Identify and propose additional initiatives based on feedback of cohort participants to continuously improve the program experience and framework.
• Identify and share best practices with mHUB team for areas of improvement and contribute to developing an ideal accelerator program framework for future use.
• Work hand-in-glove with the Executive Director.
• Represent the Executive Director when necessary and appropriate.

Qualifications

Candidates interested in applying should meet the following qualifications:

2-5 years of operational experience in fast paced entrepreneurial environment (s) specifically with technology startups, accelerators, or venture capital.

• Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders (investors, corporate partners, mentors, startups).
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks conforming to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Comfortable with minimal direction and high autonomy.
• Bachelor's degree with a preference for business, entrepreneurship, engineering, economics, or a related field with innovation as a focus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• A high degree of responsibility, initiative, and professionalism.

Salary and Duration

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package.

Interested?

To apply, please submit the following items by email to info@mHUBChicago.com:

• Resume
• Salary requirements
• Three professional references

Position Open Immediately

About mHUB

mHUB is the nation’s leading independent innovation center dedicated to accelerating hardtech development—where physical products are designed, built, and launched to solve real-world challenges in energy, health, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing. At the intersection of innovation and industry, mHUB incubates high-potential startups to commercialize critical technologies faster and with intention.

Based in Chicago, mHUB operates an 80,000 square-foot prototyping and micro-factory alongside deep technical and entrepreneurial mentorship, a robust investor and pilot network, and U.S.-based suppliers and manufacturing expertise. Since launching in 2017, mHUB has supported over 1,200 entrepreneurs and 500 startups that have generated more than $1.96B in revenue, launched over 1,700 products, created nearly 7,000 jobs, and raised over $2B in capital. mHUB plays a critical role in strengthening U.S. competitiveness and building the physical future from the heart of the Midwest.

mHUB's three business units – Incubator, HardTech Development Services, and mHUB Ventures – connect startups, innovators, researchers, manufacturers, and investors to spur technology innovation as solutions to pervasive challenges in smart and sustainable manufacturing, energytech, medtech and more.

The mHUB team is an ambitious, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven team committed to helping entrepreneurs find a path to success and supporting economic growth in Chicago, the Midwest, and the U.S. We are builders and problem solvers, excited about the potential in hardtech and manufacturing entrepreneurship and by bringing businesses and products to life.