Program Manager, Innovation

Job Description

If you’re the type of person who wants to shape the future of technology on Earth (and beyond!), build startups with breakthrough tech, and run complex programs - then we should talk.

Who We Are

• FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology.
• We believe in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world, aspiring to democratize access to it for entrepreneurs and professionals around the world.
• We are venture builders who thrive at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations.
• Since 2015, we have successfully driven deep tech ventures with individuals, companies, universities, and government agencies to stay at the bleeding edge of innovation.
  
  

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an individual with a growth mindset to build and execute initiatives to support commercialization and venture creation, primarily out of Federal labs and research institutions. Projects will include supporting novel new incubation programs for innovations in the energy, climate and life science sectors.

• Plan, allocate resources and actively manage program budgets, project plans, and client relationships across diverse stakeholders, including government and industry, ensuring successful execution at all stages.
• Lead day-to-day operations of stakeholder relations and innovation activities, ensuring smooth execution of complex workstreams such as tech due diligence, cross-program coordination, mentoring, guest speakers, and immersion experiences.
• Organize and host community engagement events, bringing together innovators, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and investors to foster collaboration.
• Stand up new venture incubation programs tailored to early-stage ventures within FedTech’s portfolio, identifying latent demand within defense and civilian markets that can be addressed by federally funded R&D.
• Advise deep tech startups in business model development, ensuring successful commercialization and growth.
• Manage and develop team members by fostering a collaborative environment, setting clear performance expectations, providing mentorship and supporting professional growth.
• Support multi-tiered entrepreneurship education and coaching programs, assisting with product development due diligence, company formation, and funding for inventors and entrepreneurs.
• Identify and engage new support organizations and individuals to enhance incubation services.
• Participate in professional development activities like human centered design, new product development, business/finance and entrepreneurship. We are 100% committed to growing your skill set.
  
  

Successful Candidates Will Have The Following Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience or master’s degree with 7 years of experience in business, engineering, science, or a related field.
• Experience in venture growth or project/program management, including 5 years in entrepreneurship or innovation programming (e.g., leading accelerators/incubators or operations in a venture-backed company)
• 5 years in the energy, climate or life sciences sectors, with experience engaging state/federal agencies, investors, and industry partners.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize client needs and align program design and execution with client and project objectives.
• Strong passion for environmental sustainability and a commitment to driving positive change.
• P&L ownership experience preferred.
• A connector adept at building relationships across diverse groups and a strong communicator skilled in leading meetings and delivering presentations on complex topics.
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to manage programs efficiently and deliver on-time results in fast-paced environments.
• Curious, empathetic, and methodical approach to problem-solving.
  

Our Values

• Boldness: We have the fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
• Unity: We treat our clients, team members and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
• Introspection: We recognize introspection is the necessary ingredient in which self-improvement flourishes
• Leadership: We embrace servant leadership - putting the interests of client, team partners and partners first
• Decisiveness: We have a strong bias towards action
  
  

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $108,000–$124,000
• Ability to earn upside bonus and equity, rapid career progression
• A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, accrued PTO, employer paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation, wellness reimbursements, amongst others.
  
  

Location:

The position can be set up as a hybrid work arrangement in either of the following locations:

• 3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote
• 2 days in person at our office in Boston, MA and 3 days remote
  
  

Travel

Ability and willingness to travel domestically (10-15%)