Portfolio Manager Ben Franklin Technology Partners

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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need performance and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

Build Pennsylvanias Next Generation of Technology Companies!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania seeks an experienced executive to find assess invest in and support innovative technology companies in Central this role you will advise entrepreneurs manage investments and portfolios and foster a thriving innovation ecosystem that drives job creation and economic growth across the region.

Why this role matters

As Portfolio Manager you will advise founders executives investors and community partners while leading the search evaluation and support of promising companies. Instead of managing a single organization you will help shape the success of many technology and advanced manufacturing businesses across the region.

What you will do to make an impact:

• Find and assess high-potential technology companies for investment and support.
• Lead due diligence and evaluate business models markets teams commercialization plans and investment readiness.
• Advise founders on growth go-to-market customer acquisition pricing scaling capital planning and team development.
• Present investment recommendations and portfolio updates to leadership and boards.
• Connect companies with internal and external experts to accelerate success.
• Track company progress and investment outcomes helping to protect and grow Ben Franklins portfolio.
• Support TechCelerator and other entrepreneur programs while building connections across the regional innovation ecosystem.

Who were looking for:

We seek candidates with strong business judgment executive leadership and a proven track record of driving growth transformation or innovation.

• Experience building leading investing in or scaling businesses.
• Knowledge of venture investing commercialization business strategy or corporate development.
• Ability to assess markets teams competition financials and growth potential.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence founders investors boards and community leaders.
• Excellent communicator with strong relationship-building and decision-making skills.

Experience in one or more of the following environments is particularly valuable:

• Technology-based businesses
• Founder-led organizations
• Manufacturing and industrial technology
• Software or SaaS companies
• Engineering organizations
• Healthcare or life sciences
• Advanced materials or product development
• Venture-backed or investor-supported companies
• Organizations experiencing rapid growth or transformation

Many successful candidates have been founders CEOs presidents COOs CROs general managers business unit leaders or growth executives. We also welcome applicants with comparable executive leadership and a record of organizational impact. Experience with boards investors universities partners or economic development organizations is a plus but not required.

Preparing Your Application

In your resume and cover letter showcase specific business impact such as:

• Quantifying business growth operational improvements commercialization successes or investment outcomes.
• Describing organizations you built led advised or transformed.
• Highlighting fundraising strategic partnerships market expansion or executive leadership accomplishments.

Why Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Ben Franklin is one of Pennsylvanias most respected technology-based economic development organizations. Youll collaborate with entrepreneurs investors universities manufacturers economic development partners and experienced professionals while helping innovative companies commercialize technology create jobs and generate lasting economic impact across a 32-county region.

Work Arrangement

This is an in-person role and is based in our office in State College PA.

Occasional overnight travel may be needed to visit business clients and partners across our 32-county PA region.

If you have built organizations evaluated business opportunities developed leaders or helped innovative companies grow we encourage you to apply and help shape Pennsylvanias next generation of technology companies.

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Masters Degree 8 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $102936.00 - $154452.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn States salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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