Programme Manager, Acceleration at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria

Job Information

• Are you ready to shape the tech ecosystem for the next generation of high tech startups? We are recruiting an intellectual professional to join our team as Programme Manager.
• As Programme Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and supporting Partner Sponsored acceleration programmes through the entire phase.
• You will support startup founders - as they learn and evaluate their products through the entire project lifecycle - to achieve their goals.
• You will live and breathe all things “startup”, and you find helping startups to be rewarding.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage the acceleration programme schedules, identify risks and communicate goals to stakeholders.
• Develop performance metrics for accelerator participants and monitor them.
• Communicate and provide clear deadlines to cross-functional teams ahead of acceleration programmes.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to give updates on progress, challenges and deadlines.
• Deliver and evolve an actionable story about why the Acceleration programme is a great place to build high-growth tech startups.
• Serve as an invaluable resource for startup founders on the programmes as they leverage on your expert understanding of both business and technical solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with players throughout the startup ecosystem, from university programmes to co-working spaces and accelerators.
• Organise, participate and speak at startup industry events and university programmes.
• Manage partner relationships to monitor partnership health and identify additional opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience working with startups or accelerators OR a past experience as a tech startup founder.

Skills:

• In-depth understanding of the startup ecosystem and technology.
• Established professional network in the accelerator ecosystem.
• Expert understanding of both business and technical solutions.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of key technologies and concepts
• Ability to understand and speak to startup founders needs and to recommend appropriate solutions using excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments to handle multiple tasks; ability to adhere to tight deadlines.
• Strong networking skills.
• Strategic thinker; ability to solve complex problems, develop creative solutions and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.