Program Manager / Senior Program Manager, Corporate Innovation – to support the digital transformation of corporate and government institutions
Location: Riyadh, KSA / Dubai, UAE
Language: Fluent in English, (Fluency in Arabic is preferred, but not a must)
Start time: This is an urgent role – project basis. From July 10 – Dec 30. We are accepting applicants on a rolling basis, with expectations to close by June 23th, 2023
ABOUT ASTROLABS
AstroLabs is committed to developing the digital ecosystem of the MENA region, and is leading the charge in this effort. We run one of the highest rated digital skills Academies in the region, operate 2 co-working spaces that support over 150 startups in the UAE and KSA, provide Talent and recruitment services to tech companies you use on a daily basis, support the international expansion of organizations through our company incorporation services, and run amazing incubators and accelerators for entrepreneurs with government and corporate partners. We are Ambitious, we take Ownership, and are committed to Excellence.
If you are a high performing, driven individual that loves working within innovation and you have has experience with consulting and transformational projects, then read on – we would love for you to join our dynamic team!
As program manager, you will lead the successful design and execution of this program – leveraging your consulting and benchmarking experience to deliver a highly personalized program. You will own the end-to-end design of the program and become a key ally of the leading stakeholder. You will also be identifying new value-adding activities in terms of content, networks and coaching that go above and beyond in delivering the best in entrepreneurial programs.
Your future team:
Team of high performing individuals with experience in big3 and big4 consulting companies and innovation strategy holding Master and MBA degrees. We expect you to learn fast and take on a challenge!
Your potential projects:
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Innovation strategy development (focus areas, initiatives definition, roadmap, KPIs, etc.)
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Innovation processes development (stage-gate models, cross-organizational collaboration, governance, etc.)
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Incubator, Accelerator and other innovation programs design and execution
Your role tasks:
Depending on the grade you will be responsible for:
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Project / program structuring
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Building relationships with key stakeholders
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Involvement of top-tier stakeholders for discovery interviews
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Presentation materials preparation
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Case studies and public data analysis
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Project management involving internal AstroLabs s employees and selected external Mentors
Job requirements
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STEM degree (Master or MBA is a plus)
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Have 4-6 years of experience in management consulting / investment banking / project management office / in-house strategy or innovation departments/ founder or founding team role(s) in a technology or tech enabled permit
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Possess excellent PowerPoint and storytelling skills
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Don t afraid to prove your point to high-level stakeholders
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Fluency in English (arabic is a plus)
What s in it for you
IMPORTANT: Read this before you apply: https://go.astrolabs.com/astrolife
Your role will be to source innovative startups that will help with the digital transformation of a leading Beauty company at a regional level.
You will be exposed to the latest innovations in retail and beauty tech, and have the opportunity to intelligently drive recommendations and strategy discussions with our client.
Grow your network with smart and driven founders, building the most innovative products in the world.
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