Program Manager

Plug and Play; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant discount

Job summary

Plug and Play Tech Center in Seattle seeks an energetic Program Manager to run 3–6 month accelerators, manage startup relationships, and support business development with corporate accounts. You will handle event planning, marketing collateral, and ensure programs meet milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s in a related field (master’s a plus) with strong organization, communication, and analytical skills. A passion for startups and early-stage VC is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong process and analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and create improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in public speaking.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and own differentiated accelerator programs for high-potential startups across Enterprise AI and Healthcare sectors.
• Serve as the central project management lead for the Seattle office and its partners, aligning stakeholders around initiatives, responsibilities, timelines and milestones.
• Build relationships with startups in the accelerator program; conduct intake and exit interviews; ensure startups meet program goals.
• Grow and maintain an ecosystem of mentors, VCs and service providers to add value to the program.
• Set up sessions for startups to meet with mentors, VCs and corporate partners; manage budget and events.
• Coordinate marketing collateral and communications with the marketing team; oversee monthly newsletter and major events.

Skills

Detail oriented

Organized

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Startup/VC interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree is a plus

Job description

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 corners of the world. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 60 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Daimler, Prologis, PG&E, Nissan, Volvo, BP, Walmart, Nokia, Coca Cola, Doosan Bobcat, and over 500 more. Plug and Play’s corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play’s proven investment track record includes Honey, Dropbox, Lending Club, Kustomer, Einride, and many more.

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 in Seattle, who is an operational powerhouse, organized, and can manage multiple projects at one time. As a Program Manager you will be running the 3 - 6 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.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Programs and Operations

• Design and own differentiated, high-impact, commercially focused accelerator programs for high-potential startups across the Enterprise AI and Healthcare sectors.
• Serve as the central project management lead for the Seattle office and its partners, aligning stakeholders around key initiatives, responsibilities, timelines and milestones to ensure successful execution
• Build 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 and maintain an ecosystem of mentors,VCs and service providers 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

• Represent Plug and Play Seattle in the community, showing up at, hosting and co-hosting events with regional startup organizations, and turning that visibility into a steady dealflow pipeline for future batches.
• 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.
• Assist 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 for the team.
• Create and co-host community events to continue engagement and grow the local ecosystem.
• Create and host events in all formats: virtually, hybrid, and in person.
• Follow given events budget.

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
• Be the go to source for all community efforts for the Plug and Play Seattle office - help build the brand, and get to the center of Seattle’s technology ecosystem.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Master’s degree is a plus)
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong process and analytical skills to identify inefficiencies and create improvements
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in public speaking
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision
• A passion for early-stage venture capital, startups, and entrepreneurship with a good understanding of emerging technologies