Program Manager - Kitchener, Canada - Communitech Technology Association

Communitech Technology Association

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Kitchener, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Program Manager (Good AI)

Communitech helps founders start, grow and succeed
At Communitech, we're all about the "F" word. Founders.

We were built by tech founders who saw the need for a community of support to help ensure the future prosperity of Canada.

No other innovation hub can say that, which is pretty cool.

Established in 1997, our mission has been our guide ever since.

We're here to support the founder at every stage of their journey, providing accelerated opportunities to access talent, capital and sales.

As Canada's tech supercharger, we help founders:

Hire and retain the smartest, brightest and most experienced people
Access growth financing at every stage
Sell to the biggest customers at home and around the world
Connect the right people at the right time
peers who have been there before, coaches who can guide them through the difficult spots and partners from all over Canada

Communitech is a hybrid organization headquartered in downtown Kitchener, Ontario.

In-person connection is important to us, so we get together regularly for special events, collaboration days and team socials, and we ask our team members to work onsite from our Kitchener facility for a minimum of 60 hours per month.

We are a flexible, people first environment and want to allow our people to make decisions and choices about where they work to support work life balance within clear guidelines.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Initiatives, the Program Manager will oversee the successful development, implementation and execution of products, services and activities related to the Good AI initiative working cross-functionally to assist with the development of this new program.

Responsibilities include:

The Program Manager is an experienced, self-directed, driven, and organized business development professional that will engage with startups.

You will be responsible to:

Promoting Communitech's programs to startups, identifying those eligible for immediate or future participation.- Engaging with partners, service providers, mentors, and experts to provide necessary resources and support for program success.- Coordinating with customer companies to ensure the completion of program delivery assets.- Actively contributing to startup recruitment efforts and building a robust network of program collaborators.- Preparing reports for senior leadership to provide insights into project status and overall health.- Organizing and facilitating educational workshops, roundtables, events, and information sessions.- Developing streamlined processes and information to empower startups to access specialized services.- Coordinating with internal teams, including Marketing, Events, and Finance, to ensure the effective management of program elements.- Providing support to members of the direct team and fostering cross-organizational collaboration.- Managing both virtual and in-person events, including pre and post-event communications.- Leveraging digital tools for capturing stakeholder interactions and feedback.- Representing the SI team at relevant events and meetings.
The HR stuff- 3+ years of relevant work experience is required- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.- Ability to convey ideas clearly and compellingly.- Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail.- Proactive problem-solving and self-directed mindset.- Results-driven and execution-oriented approach.- Comfortable with mínimal direction and high expectations.- Experience in Salesforce, Asana, and G Suite.- Experience with project management and events planning.- Understanding of various technologies and their impact.- Interest in technology startups and entrepreneurship.- Community building and maintenance of lasting relationships.- Networking with a broad range of departments and external parties.- Innovative and experimental mindset for community engagement.- Willingness to represent the organization at events, even outside regular working hours.- Availability to work two days a week at the Communitech Hub in Kitchener.- Willingness to travel when required.

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