Techstars is looking for a Program Manager to lead the successful delivery of Techstars Founder Catalyst program and Startup Weekends, with our partner: Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority and The University of Alabama. This program will run 2 Founder Catalyst programs and 1 Startup Weekend over a 12 month period. This role is integral to supporting Techstars growth and driving expansion efforts to support as many existing, new and budding founders as possible. This role will support our Startup Community team. This is a 1 year contract role and will work with the support of a Program Operations Associate.
As a Program Manager you’ll be responsible for driving and delivering Founder Catalyst and Startup Weekend programs, working closely with our corporate partner to ensure program objectives are met. You will onboard, train, and manage delivery teams and monitor each engagement to ensure metrics are being accurately tracked and reported. You will own program timelines and be responsible for ensuring contract deliverables are met. You will support active Founder Catalyst programs by leading masterclasses, attending events, and being the face of the program as necessary. As a member of the overall Techstars team, the Program Manager will interface with other Techstars team members, attend staff meetings, and participate in company events as required.