What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manager - Global Innovation Centers & Business Acceleration Programming position at SOSA?
SOSA is seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead the operations of a flagship soft landing and acceleration hub for international companies entering the U.S. market. This is a senior role requiring both strategic vision and operational excellence, with responsibility for designing and executing business acceleration programs, assisting with business development efforts, managing corporate and governmental stakeholders, and delivering on each program's detailed reporting requirements.
Who You Are
- 5 years of experience in startup acceleration/incubation, venture capital, consulting, or related industries.
- Deep knowledge of and passion for the startup ecosystem, with an eagerness to engage founders, corporations, VCs, industry experts, and other innovation players.
- Proven ability to design and execute complex programs, balancing strategic goals with hands-on operational delivery.
- Skilled in program management, including network development and management, client engagement, reporting, and cross functional coordination.
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with comfort speaking in front of curated audiences and liaising with senior-level stakeholders across sectors.
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and with great attention to detail.
- Research and analytical skills, with experience producing clear and actionable reports.
- Full fluency in English (written and spoken).
You thrive in environments that are fast-paced, collaborative, transparent, and impact-driven, and you enjoy both shaping strategy and rolling up your sleeves to make things happen.
What You’ll Do
- Own day-to-day operations of a flagship innovation center and U.S. landing pad, overseeing a facility hosting international companies, including coworking and networking spaces.
- Design, coordinate, and execute two six-month business immersion programs per year, leveraging and building a value-add network to support companies through scaleup sessions, expert-led office hours, mentorship, networking events, and corporate matchmaking for the companies in each program.
- Lead stakeholder management with internal and external partners, including preparing reports, presenting program outcomes, and representing SOSA in public speaking engagements.
- Manage and grow SOSA’s network of investors, mentors, industry experts, and corporate leaders.
- Research and implement best practices in innovation center and acceleration program management.
- Build strong relationships across the broader startup, VC, and innovation ecosystem.
Why SOSA
SOSA is a global technology and innovation management company. We work with corporations, governments, and cities worldwide to identify, validate, and implement startup solutions. Since 2014, we’ve been the trusted partner connecting large organizations with the technologies they need, facilitating everything from first meetings through pilots, implementations, and investments. This role is an opportunity to be at the heart of SOSA’s U.S. operations, shaping programs that help international companies succeed while strengthening innovation ecosystems.