Delaware Health Tech Venture Program Lead

FedTech; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 112,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Health/dental/vision plans

PTO / Paid time off

Professional development funds

Employer paid disability insurance

Parental leave

Transportation reimbursements

Wellness reimbursements

Job summary

FedTech, a group advancing deep tech in the US, seeks a Senior Program Manager to establish a Delaware presence and lead a statewide health innovation accelerator for early‑stage health tech companies. You’ll build a regional network, manage program operations, and shape FedTech’s growth in the region.

You will oversee end-to-end program delivery, budgets, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement, while mentoring cohorts and coordinating events to drive commercialization and market readiness.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in innovation programs, accelerators/studios, startups, entrepreneurial support organizations, or healthcare innovation.
• Experience working with health technology, healthcare systems, public health, or related health innovation ecosystems.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize client needs and align program design and execution with organizational and project objectives.
• Proven program management ability, including oversight of project-level finances, coordination of multi-phase initiatives, and organization of events in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communicator, experienced in leading meetings and delivering presentations on complex topics.
• Analytical and data-driven, using insights to support projects and inform decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with productivity, collaboration, and AI tools, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Ecosystem Development: Build and maintain a network of Delaware partners, sources, and collaborators to support program delivery, cohort sourcing, and follow-on opportunities.
• Organize events and engagement opportunities that connect innovators, industry leaders, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
• Represent FedTech at regional convenings, conferences, and partner events to build credibility and visibility in Delaware.
• Program Leadership: Lead the accelerator program end to end for a cohort of early-stage health technology companies.
• Oversee program budgets, fund administration, project scoping, and staffing, ensuring resources are managed effectively and costs are reasonable, documented, and compliant.
• Manage day-to-day program operations and stakeholder engagement, including technical due diligence, program coordination, mentoring, guest speakers, and immersion experiences.
• Lead the design and delivery of incubation programs for early-stage ventures, identifying opportunities to support commercialization in target markets.
• Support cross-functional initiatives that improve program processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Anticipate program and portfolio challenges, using data and insights to inform decisions and proactively address risks.
• Innovation & Venture Support: Contribute to the design, testing, and refinement of new programs and offerings, incorporating customer insights and continuous improvement.
• Advise deep tech startups on business model development and commercialization strategies.
• Participate in professional development to strengthen expertise in role-specific areas.

Skills

Program management

Healthcare innovation

Data-driven

Communication

AI tools

Organizational skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

FedTech, a group advancing deep tech in the US, seeks a Senior Program Manager to establish a Delaware presence and lead a statewide health innovation accelerator for early‑stage health tech companies. You’ll build a regional network, manage program operations, and shape FedTech’s growth in the region.

You will oversee end-to-end program delivery, budgets, due diligence, and stakeholder engagement, while mentoring cohorts and coordinating events to drive commercialization and market readiness.