Business Incubator Manager

Overview:

The Business Incubator Manager will lead the planning development execution and continuous improvement of the incubator program while serving as the primary point of contact for entrepreneurs mentors partners investors and other stakeholders. This hands-on role requires a proactive professional who can balance strategy with execution overseeing day-to-day operations designing and managing incubation programs supporting startup growth building strategic partnerships and ensuring an exceptional experience for participating ventures. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem driving program performance and contributing to the overall success and impact of the incubator.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Development & Management

• Plan develop and manage the incubators programs initiatives and activities from inception to completion.
• Design and continuously improve program structures processes playbooks policies and operational frameworks.
• Develop and manage program schedules including workshops training sessions mentorship meetings networking events demo days pitch sessions and other activities.
• Ensure successful delivery of all program components while maintaining quality standards and participant satisfaction.
• Monitor program performance and implement improvements based on feedback data and industry best practices.

Startup Recruitment & Support

• Source evaluate recruit and onboard high-potential startups into the incubator program.
• Conduct startup assessments and support the selection process.
• Provide hands-on advisory support to founders in areas including business strategy business models market validation customer acquisition operations fundraising financial planning branding and growth.
• Act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for incubated startups.
• Monitor startup progress identify challenges and provide practical solutions and guidance.
• Support startups in accessing relevant resources mentors partners investors and market opportunities.

Stakeholder & Partnership Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government entities corporates universities investors mentors service providers and ecosystem partners.
• Identify and establish strategic partnerships that enhance the incubators value proposition and impact.
• Coordinate with external consultants trainers and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality support services.
• Represent the incubator and SEA Ventures at meetings events conferences and industry engagements.

Operations & Administration

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the incubator and ensure smooth program execution.
• Manage participant communications documentation records and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate logistics for workshops meetings events site visits and startup activities.
• Ensure compliance with program policies procedures and contractual obligations.
• Support budgeting resource planning and operational efficiency initiatives.

Team Leadership

• Lead supervise and support Program Associates and other project-based team members.
• Set objectives monitor performance and provide coaching and guidance to team members.
• Support recruitment onboarding and training activities when required.
• Foster a collaborative entrepreneurial and high-performance culture within the team.

Monitoring Evaluation & Reporting

• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for the incubator program.
• Design and administer surveys assessments and feedback mechanisms.
• Analyze program and startup performance data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting of program outcomes.
• Prepare and present weekly monthly quarterly and final program reports dashboards impact assessments and executive presentations ensuring accurate tracking of startup progress program KPIs milestones outcomes and stakeholder requirements.

Business Development & Ecosystem Engagement

• Identify opportunities to expand and enhance the incubators offerings and impact.
• Contribute to business development efforts proposal development and new program opportunities.
• Support the integration of incubator services with SEA Ventures broader business lines and strategic initiatives.
• Stay informed of ecosystem trends startup support best practices innovation frameworks and emerging opportunities.

General Responsibilities

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the objectives of the incubator and SEA Ventures.
• Demonstrate professionalism accountability confidentiality and a commitment to excellence in all activities.
• Willingness to accommodate after-hours commitments based on project needs.

Qualifications :

• 5 years of experience in startup incubation acceleration entrepreneurship support innovation consulting or program management.
• Strong understanding of startup ecosystems venture building and entrepreneurship.
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Strong project management organizational and reporting capabilities.
• Experience delivering workshops mentoring founders or managing entrepreneurial programs.
• Willingness to take ownership and be hands-on in both strategic and operational activities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time