Senior Program Manager
Venture Capital & Private EquityPrograms
About the role
The Senior Program Manager leads the end-to-end planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Flat6Labs accelerator and entrepreneurship support programs. The role is accountable for program performance, quality, budgets and stakeholder relationships, while ensuring participating startups receive relevant support to advance their growth and investment readiness. Working closely with Flat6Labs leadership and regional teams, the Senior Program Manager translates program objectives into practical delivery plans, manages and coaches program staff, and provides partners with timely, evidence-based reporting.
Key responsibilities
Program strategy and delivery
- Own program workplans, timelines, delivery milestones and operational priorities across the full program cycle; align execution with agreed objectives, partner commitments and Flat6Labs standards.
- Lead program design and refinement, using participant feedback, ecosystem insights and performance data to improve content and results.
- Anticipate delivery risks, resolve escalated issues and maintain high standards of participant experience and operational compliance.
Startup sourcing, selection and growth
- Lead startup outreach, application screening, selection processes and assessment panels, ensuring transparent criteria and a strong pipeline of relevant ventures.
- Conduct needs assessments, startup progress reviews and development plans; intervene where teams require additional strategic or operational support.
- Guide startups on business models, growth strategy, pitching and investment readiness, and oversee Demo Day preparation and investor engagement.
Mentorship, training and ecosystem engagement
- Set the expertise standards for training, mentorship and coaching; recruit and engage high-quality mentors, experts, trainers and speakers.
- Oversee matching of startups with mentors, monitor the effectiveness of sessions and adjust delivery based on feedback and identified needs.
- Build and maintain relationships with investors, corporat…