Business Accelerator Manager

Company Description
* ABOUT US
SEA Ventures Company is a business accelerator and incubator that strives to
unlock and invest in human potential. We work on building the entrepreneurship
ecosystem by implementing the best practices locally and globally along with
our strategic partners.
* OUR VISION
Develop highly skilled entrepreneurial leaders whose ventures will develop
their countries to a brighter sustainable future.
* OUR MISSION
We are committed to accelerating entrepreneurs' career and business success.

Job Description
* Plan, oversee, and manage the development and execution of the Accelerator program. Manage the implementation of the Accelerator's programming schedule, which will include: consultant trainings, mentorship sessions, retreats/activities, pitch sessions, weekly/monthly meetings, etc
* Design full program, processes, playbooks, and policies to standardize and scale the Accelerator program.
* Provide logistical and operational support and oversight to program associates and participants.
* Continually revise and maintain a flexible curriculum that is aligned with current best practices.
* Design and administer surveys and other assessment tools to capture and analyse data for program planning, decision-making, and reporting.
* Partner with government agencies, stakeholders, industry experts, and outside vendors to improve the quality, scope, and delivery of programs.
* Identify and initiate working relationships and to develop and maintain them that is of mutual benefit.
* Exchange of information and ideas among participants, visitors, clients, and colleagues with a common profession or special interest.
* Grow and maintain SEA Ventures community. Represent SEA Ventures to government and industry partners.
* Work with SEA Ventures leadership team to identify ways to incorporate the Accelerator program into other business lines.
* Identify/head hunt high potential startups to join the accelerator program locally and internationally.
* Manage recruitment and selection of portfolio of the startups. In addition, to support in the recruitment of project-based employees as well as to onboard and train program associates.
* Set expectations and key performance metrics for direct reports (Program Associates).
* Provide strategy consulting to startups in areas such as business model, client acquisition, overall strategy, financing, fundraising, market research, operations, branding, etc.
* Provide targeted one-on-one support to startups to clear policy obstacles
* Monitor startups' progress and write weekly reports.
* Represent the company on internal and external committees/organizations
* Support other team members as needed and when required
* Additional may be given as needed and when needed

Qualifications
* Bachelor degree in Business or related major.
* ‎5+ years of work experience.
* Previous relevant experience with the job is a MUST.
* Entrepreneurial drive and experience.
* Experience in new ventures, strategy consulting, venture capital, product innovation or equivalent is a bonus

Additional Information
* Bilingul Arabic/English.
* The ability to lead a small team and manage a program from soup to nuts - project/program management, client-facing experience, and event planning experience are ideal.
* Able to oversee and lead operations in a fast-paced environment.
* A creative problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to produce exceptional results with limited resources.
* Capable of multitasking, able to priorities workflow and manage multiple projects with minimal to moderate direction.
* Passion for social innovation, entrepreneurship.
* Ability to quickly 'get up the curve' on various business models and industries, and provide 'value-add' advice.
* Demonstrated ability to cultivate, build, and maintain strong working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
* Strong leadership and project management skills (goal-setting, organization, and implementation).
* Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
* Exceptional attention to details.
* Open to feedback and willingness to learn.
* Ability to speak confidently in settings ranging from large group events to meetings with others.
* Enough technical chops to understand and work with everything.
* Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
* Efficient, resilient, and flexible.
* Willing to work in an environment that is welcoming, open, transparent, curious, collaborative, challenging, results-driven, and fun!
* Ability to travel.