Manager, Venture Programs Initiatives (FTE)
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Job Summary
MANAGER VENTURE PROGRAMS INITIATIVES (FTE) - VENTURE DEVELOPMENT
INVEST OTTAWA BAYVIEW YARDS
TheManager Venture ProgramsInitiativesis responsible forleading the planning execution and continuous improvement of Invest Ottawas exclusiveinitiatives fortechnology startups and scaleups in theIO Venture Pathprograms.This role also oversees a group of paid and volunteer advisors and supports them in the delivery of peer groups workshops office hours and other curated initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented proactive and thrives in a collaborative environment. They bring strong judgment excellent communication skills and proven experience managing multiple projects stakeholders and deadlines with ease.
- Corporate Pay Band D: $72800-$108000
- Hiring Salary Range: $72000 - $85000
- Reason for opening: New Position
- This position will be required to work onsite at Bayview Yards minimum 10 days a month.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Advisor Management
- Lead the end-to-end management of a team of paid advisorsincluding recruitment onboarding contractingcommunications and ongoing relationship management.
- Lead the volunteer advisor strategy overseeing intake contracting policy compliance and client feedback to ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and volunteers.
- Build andmaintainbest practices and training for continuous improvement and consistent delivery.
- Oversee advisor-related budgets including forecastingreviewingand approving invoices and ensuring expenditures align with approved program budgets.
Peer Groups
Every month our advisorsfacilitatearound 15peer groups that foster knowledge exchange and build community across our client this role you will:
- Support thestrategy and execution of existing peer groupsandlaunch new groupsbased on client feedback and demand.
- Oversee all operational and logistical aspects including membership management speaker and facilitator sourcing scheduling contracts and post-session follow-up.
- Partner with Finance to manage vendor contractspurchase orders and payments.
- Track analyze and report data through the CRMidentifyinginsights and recommendations for program enhancement.
Venture ProgramsInitiatives
- Execute a suite of initiatives and curated experiences exclusive to IO Venture Path clients ensuring strong alignment with leaderships strategic priorities and organizational goals.
- Coordinatethedelivery ofworkshops masterclasses andother initiativesthat enhancetheclient experience.
- Source and manage guest speakers including overseeing contracts and related financial documentation.
- Work cross-functionally withvarious internal teamsfor cohesive delivery and brand alignment.
- Collect and analyze participant feedback to inform continuous improvement.
Key Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be measured by:
- Clientsatisfaction(i.e.NPS survey results)
- Attendance and engagement levels
- Adherence to timelines and budgets
- Quality and consistency of execution across all programs
- Positive stakeholder and partner feedback
WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED/ GAINED THROUGHOUT YOUR CAREER:
- Over5years of experience inprogram managementevent managementoroperations.
- Experience leading anddeveloping people including setting expectations supporting performance and fostering a collaborative high-performing team environment.
- Experience managing routine financial administration including purchase orders invoices and adherence toestablishedprocesses.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; comfortable engaging withvarious levels ofleadership.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking abilities with sound judgment.
- Collaborative and team-oriented with experience working cross-departmentally.
- Proficiencywith CRM systems and event management tools.
- Experience using Eventbrite Luma and Canvaconsideredstrong assets.
Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you!
At Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards we know that diversity inclusion and a sense of belongingness are critical success factors for globally competitive organizations and are required to drive sustainable wealth creation and prosperity across our region. We prioritize the creation of an inclusive culture and infuse diversity into our programs operations and governance. As an equal opportunity employer that doesnt simply accept difference but celebrates support and thrives because of it we invite all qualified candidates to apply and especially encourage those who identify as members of underrepresented groups.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Customer Service
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Math
- Employment & Labor Law
- Sanitation
- Leadership Experience
- P&L Management
- Mentoring
- Supervising Experience
- Restaurant Management
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