Program Manager | KSA

Flat6Labs; Abha; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entrepreneurship platform in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Program Manager to oversee startup operations, develop strategies, and build key partnerships within the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The ideal candidate has program management experience, strong leadership skills, and a knack for financial oversight. This one-year contract role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the local startup community and ensure program excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in program management within entrepreneurial or innovation sectors.
• Ability to build relationships with local and international stakeholders.
• Proven track record of overseeing startup programs or accelerators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program strategy and cycles.
• Manage program budget and financial controls.
• Lead the startup selection process and track progress.

Skills

Project management

Partnership building

Financial management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Job description

About Flat6Labs
Flat6Labs is the leading entrepreneurship platform in emerging markets, empowering entrepreneurs to build, launch, and grow transformative ideas through acceleration programs, ecosystem development, and tailored innovation services.
For more information, visit www.flat6labs.com.

About the Role
The Flat6Labs Program Manager | KSA oversees the operations and processes of the program’s startups, designing and implementing effective business strategies to position the program as a high-quality, leading ecosystem development initiative both locally and internationally. The role focuses on building relationships, establishing partnerships with local and international stakeholders, and ensuring program excellence.

The Program Manager is also responsible for managing the program team, leading the startup selection process, and tracking the progress of participating startups, while providing both virtual and on-ground support when required.
This is a one-year contract role based in KSA.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, drive, and implement the program strategy and cycles.
• Establish effective project management and monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide periodic progress reports to management.
• Ensure the Flat6Labs process is followed and well communicated to all team members.
• Identify partnership opportunities and oversee the establishment of local and international collaborations.
• Manage the program budget and supervise financial control of spending and procurement.
• Build and maintain a network of support partners, including financial, non-financial, and development agencies.
• Define business objectives and goals in coordination with management and ensure their successful execution.
• Report program and startup status to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage the program team, foster collaboration, and ensure orientation on Flat6Labs processes.
• Strengthen engagement with the local startup ecosystem by building partnerships and sourcing entrepreneurs in coordination with the Marketing team.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure the program and its events are well promoted locally and to maximize outreach to potential entrepreneurs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships within the regional entrepreneurial community.
• Lead and coordinate the full startup selection process, from application review to filtration, interviews, bootcamp shortlisting, and final Selection Committee presentations.
• Oversee training and mentorship programs, and recruit high-quality mentors, trainers, and speakers.
• Manage and coordinate the online platform with internal and external teams, ensuring smooth setup of content, curriculum, CRM, and interface.
• Set goals and milestones for startups and monitor their progress closely.
• Support startups in structuring and refining their investor pitches and presentations.
• Nominate high-potential startups for follow-on funding opportunities.
• Supervise the planning and logistics of all program events, including preparing invitee lists and coordinating with potential investors and guests.