XTC is Hiring!

Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) is the world’s largest startup competition and ecosystem for entrepreneurs addressing global challenges aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals. XTC’s mission is to support the next great disruptive startups that can reach massive scale while having a meaningful impact on our planet.

The Extreme Tech Challenge competition is supported by leading corporations, venture capital investors, foundations, policymakers, universities and tech conferences to give exceptional startups the potential for global visibility, the opportunity to raise capital, the ability to network with global leaders, and access to world-class mentorship to help them pioneer technological breakthroughs that address our most extreme global challenges.

XTC is active in ~100 countries. See highlights from XTC 2021: https://bit.ly/32N1CaZ

Role Description

As the Strategic Program Manager, you are a strategic thinker and operational doer. Critical to your success is the ability to flex across initiatives and build effective bridges/alignment through strong partnerships, decision-making, and communication.

Working closely with the Executive Managing Director, you will:

• Execute and amplify the leadership agenda
• Manage and implement XTC program priorities
• Develop thought partnership to support the strategic plan
• Lead special initiatives and projects
• Shape/drive strategic initiatives and complex cross-functional projects through thoughtful planning and stakeholder alignment
• Prioritize and orchestrate deliverables to meet short and long term strategic goals
• Prepare program/project documentation such as presentations, reports, etc. Maintain project collaboration project sites and documentation. Manage and maintain the group’s knowledge-sharing sources, including shared drives and folders.
• Develop content to drive external stakeholder engagement and partnership outreach
• Measure progress via metrics in partnership with the marketing and ops team. Make recommendations based on findings.
• Support leader’s communications and internal/external facing presentations
• Manage internal and external facing meetings. Set the agenda, provide insights and analysis to inform strategic conversations, and track follow-through to increase accountability
• Review and advise on continuous improvement activities to ensure processes are optimized and aligned to achieve the best possible results.
• Communicate and manage information flow to ensure the team is up to date on critical information
• Sample programs include pitch competitions and showcases, bootcamp training workshops, annual Global Finals conference, mentorship network and networking events.

This is a hybrid (possibly 100% remote) role with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm PT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of experience in program management or chief-of-staff-like roles
• Prior experience in managing startup innovation ecosystems preferred
• Self-starter with a desire to work in hyper-growth ecosystems tackling change management and complex systems
• Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives and ability to simplify processes and systems
• Excellent communication skills(both verbal and written) with strong reporting skills
• Strong relationship building skills
• Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Strong problem-solving skills (analytical, conceptual, quantitative)
• Demonstrated track record of leadership through influence
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with a heavy emphasis on teamwork
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace
• A commitment to building inclusive teams and team culture

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience.

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to victoria@extremetechchallenge.org