Startup Program Manager
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About the Role
Tahaluf is hiring a Startup Program Manager on a contractor basis to independently manage startup programs across multiple events. The role involves team management, program curation, on-ground delivery, and data reporting, requiring 5-6 years of experience in startup program management or event programming.
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Responsibilities
- Manage the startup programme team and own startup program features and targets.
- Lead creation of startup pipeline across all assigned events, from form setup to final selection.
- Review inbound applications and coordinate with startup and competition teams.
- Drive proactive outreach to startup communities, accelerators, and partner networks.
- Tailor curation approach per event and support marketing efforts.
- Own startup onboarding process, ensuring timely information and logistical guidance.
- Oversee pre event training sessions and matchmaking briefings.
- Coordinate startup zone allocations and pre event logistics with Operations and Production teams.
- Be present on site for events and manage startup zone operations.
- Maintain startup records and collect post event feedback.
Requirements
- 5 6 years of experience in startup programme management, event programming or ecosystem delivery
- Sector knowledge in fintech, cybersecurity or gaming strongly preferred
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage
- Experience with event management platforms or CRM tools
- Prior experience working in the MENA region preferred
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Job Description
- An exciting opportunity has opened within the Investor & Startup Programs team for a Startup Program Manager on a contractor basis.
- This role is ideal for an experienced programme professional who can independently manage the startup programme across multiple concurrent events.
- This is both a hands on delivery role and a strategy role, requiring a strong execution mindset with close attention to quality and detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the startup programme team and own the startup program features and targets.
- Lead on creating startup pipeline across all assigned events, overseeing processes from form setup and outreach through to final selection.
- Review inbound applications against event specific criteria and coordinate with the startup and competition teams.
- Drive proactive outreach to relevant startup communities, accelerators, and partner networks to maximise application quality and volume.
- Tailor the curation approach per event, support marketing efforts, and develop ideas for social promotion.
- Own the startup onboarding process ensuring all selected startups receive timely and accurate information, documentation and logistical guidance.
- Oversee pre event training sessions, matchmaking briefings and sector specific preparation tailored to each event's audience.
- Build and maintain startup communication sequences and onboarding materials for each event.
- Coordinate startup zone allocations and pre event logistics with Operations and Production teams.
- Be present on site for events and manage startup zone operations including matchmaking concierge support and startup facing troubleshooting.
- Coordinate any onsite startup related special programs.
- Liaise in real time with Operations, Production and program lead on any on ground issues.
Qualifications
- 5 6 years of experience in startup programme management, event programming or ecosystem delivery with a track record of managing multi event or multi market portfolios.
- Sector knowledge in fintech, cybersecurity or gaming is strongly preferred; candidates with experience in at least one of these sectors will be prioritised.
- Strong project management skills. Able to manage parallel workstreams across multiple events with different timelines.
- Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.
- Experience with event management platforms or CRM tools.
- Highly organised, detail oriented and comfortable working across internal and external stakeholders in a fast paced environment.
- Prior experience working in the MENA region is preferred.
What you will bring
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Significant experience in a Project Management role supporting mid to large scale trade exhibitions, conferences, sports events, or FMCG launches and events.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables at different stages of the project life cycle.
- Exposure to evaluating and managing inter departmental processes and milestones.
- Proficient in MS Office/Office 365 suite of software, Smart Sheets, and Airtable.
- Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English and Arabic to both individuals and groups.
- Strong interpersonal and customer facing skills with cultural awareness and sensitivity.
- Proactive, self motivated, and capable of managing risk and mitigation planning.
What you will get
- BUPA Medical Insurance for you and your family
- Annual leave – 25 days
- Remote working on Sundays
- Working anywhere – 1 month every year
- Wellbeing Benefits
- Family visa costs (up to a max of three children)
- Individual annual flight allowance for expats
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