Sr. Project Manager (Contract)

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Sr. Project Manager, Ecosystem Activations (Contract)

Boulder, London, Torino

 

Summary

The Operations team at Techstars is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team to lead and organize cross-functional teams in a strategic Ecosystem Activation project. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll lead internal efforts to coordinate stakeholders, execution teams and partner teams and help us level up our delivery of important Ecosystem Activation events in an emerging market.  

The ideal candidate will feel comfortable executing against strategic objectives, managing/supporting partner expectations and holding teams accountable to the project plan. The individual will also have experience working with distributed teams and is comfortable with virtual communication.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead a cross-functional team, including Marketing Communications, Event Production, Product Management, and various Programs teams, to mobilize and streamline the execution of multiple ecosystem activations for a seamless and elegant experience that delights our partner and the community.
  • Develop and cultivate relationships with executive partner stakeholders
  • Support  mutual goals between the Partner and Techstars to ensure alignment
  • Support high-value engagement between the Partners and the Techstars network
  • Own coordination with other departments through clear documentation, communication, and management of the project plan
  • Create and manage project plans and supporting documentation and hold resources accountable for on-time task completion
  • Resolve issues and challenges impeding Techstars or the partners’ success
  • Proactively create, document, and manage repeatable processes with cross-functional teams

 

Qualifications:

  • 5-7+ years of experience in project management or knowledge of project management policies and best practices
  • Are familiar with both the corporate and startup world and are able to act as a “translator” between the two
  • Professional and comfortable communicating with senior and executive level leadership within Techstars and partner organizations.
  • Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to manage projects from inception through execution
  • Ability to effectively multitask, prioritize organize and collaborate, especially on multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously
  • Have exceptional professional presentation and speaking skills.
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to easily communicate complex changes or details in simple, compelling language
  • Prioritize strategic activities above tactical execution
  • Creative problem solver who is interested in understanding different points of view and new ways of approaching problems
  • Fit the Techstars’ culture (people-oriented, adaptable, supportive, creative)
  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent professional experience
  • Enjoy traveling locally, nationally, and internationally (20% travel is expected)

 

About Techstars

About Techstars Techstars is the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed. Techstars founders and their teams connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporate partners who will help their companies grow. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Startup Programs, Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs and Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships. Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs help founders do more faster and Techstars Startup Programs inspire, educate and connect entrepreneurs. Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships helps brands supercharge growth by accelerating innovation and cultural transformation. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 1,400 companies with a market cap of $13.9 Billion. www.techstars.com

Techstars is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disabilities, marital status, Veteran status, sexual orientation, nor any other basis prohibited by law.

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