Job: VP/Director of Acceleration and Incubation Programs at FAST Company

Location: JobParser.Models.Location

Category: Business/Management

Type: Full time

Deadline: 29-Apr-18 00:00:00

Salary:

Description

Responsibilities

• Initiate, develop, and implement acceleration and incubation programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization;
• Plan programs from start to completion, including deadlines, milestones, and processes;
• Develop and implement strategies that will maximize the synergies among program areas;
• Plan the activities, resources, budgets and operations of Acceleration and Incubation Programs;
• Generate deal flows, screening of proposals, research, working with entrepreneurs for their proposals, sending proposals to the next level for selecting incubates;
• Induct new entrepreneurs, create incubation plans and implement them, assist in writing business plans, keep track of the incubation process, help the startups prepare proposals for getting funding, etc.;
• Plan various workshops/events/webinars for programs;
• Create the best possible environment in which science and technology related startups can grow and succeed;
• Develop the mentor network for the incubator and work with them to make the Incubated venture successful;
• Forge partnerships with other organizations for providing services to the startups or the Foundation; marketing the program, sponsorships…etc. Liaison with the government and industries;
• Actively promote programs through various channels;
• Establish KPI benchmarks, monitor and measure effectiveness;
• Work with co-ordination with management for setting up grant support and seed funds for start-ups;
• Administration of the acceleration/incubation programs and any other activities which requires the Director’s involvement;
• Coordination of the development, evaluation and implementation of programs goal and objectives;
• Development of relevant, quality training, advisory and mentorship programs, as well as ongoing mentorship of program participants;
• High level coordination with program partners;
• Design and implementation of a robust communications strategy to promote programs.

RequiredQualifications

• Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship, Management, Business Administration, or another relevant field;
• At least 5 years of experience in program development role;
• At least 3 years of experience in a team management role;
• Demonstrated success developing, evaluating, selecting, and successfully operationalizing innovative programs;
• Experience working with information and communication technology to develop and implement program evaluation systems and metrics;
• Strong project execution skills, managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth;
• Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting;
• Experience working with a high-performance, collaborative, constructive peer group;
• Strength in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility, span-of-control and performance;
• Deep understanding of human resources, plans for employee performance improvement, and corrective action policies;
• Demonstrated results in managing through complex systems and proven experience negotiating win-win agreements;
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to FAST’s mission;
• Analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities;
• Excellent understanding of innovation processes;
• Excellent command of English, knowledge of Armenian and/or Russian is highly desirable.

Benefits

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