Program Manager

HUJI-Innovate, the Hebrew University Innovation & Entrepreneurship center is looking for a full-time Program Manager to run venture creation programs.

The Program Manager will work closely with HUJI-Innovate management to launch venture creation programs for HUJI students and faculty. As program manager, you will be managing programs, operations, relationships, content, timeline, budget, execution and evaluation.

A large part of the Program Manager responsibilities is to lead TIP 2019, an international entrepreneurship summer program, that will take place between June 30th and August 8th, 2019.

Role & Responsibility

• • Drive projects launch while coordinating internal and external resources for the execution of projects, ensuring that all project’s aspects are delivered on-time, within the scope and within budget.

  • Program management through the entire program life cycle – macro and micro-management, this includes:

    • • Design program curriculums in cooperation with HUJI Innovate management.

      • Coordinate with speakers, workshop facilitators, mentors and plan and execute site visits.

      • Coordinate with the Marketing Manager to promote the programs.

      • Manage program application stages - recruitment and selection.

      • Be in charge of communication and relationships with participants

      • Facilitate program sessions.

      • Host open-to-the-public events as part of the programs.

      • Manage program budgets.

      • Measure program performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

  • Maintain and strengthen existing relationships with Jerusalem ecosystem partners and other key players in the tech sector, including founders, investors, NGOs, Academic institutions and Government agencies.

Skills

• • Entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for new opportunities - at the same time being highly focussed, organized, driven, and results oriented.

  • Strong project management skills.

  • Strong presentation skills essential, with the ability to deliver in a workshop format.

  • Strong interpersonal and networking skills, a connector, with a genuine interest in supporting the success of others.

  • Autodidact with a research orientation - the market, trends, and technologies are in constant change.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills - Fluent Hebrew and English.

Experience

• • At least 2 years of experience managing and facilitating educational or training programs.

  • At least 2 years of experience in a startup / high tech environment.

  • Knowledge of startup development methodologies (lean startup, business model canvas, design thinking, etc.)

  • Experience working with budgets and managing end to end projects.

Personal

• • A positive collaborative approach, honesty, personal integrity, and ability to work well within a team are highly valued and integral to the role.

  • Self-motivated and self-starter who thrives on high levels of personal responsibility and is able to execute and deliver.

  • A creative problem- solver with an adaptive mindset and a rational decision-maker.

  • Strives for world-class excellence and service delivery.

  • Sees this as an opportunity for self-development and growth.

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