Hybrid Program Manager

at Flat6Labs

• Job title: Program Manager
• Job type: Contract
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Rabat, Morocco

About the role

• Flat6Labs Program Manager in Morocco overseeing startup operations and building partnerships for ecosystem development. Responsible for program strategy, team management, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, drive, and implement the program strategy and cycles.
• Establish effective project management and monitoring mechanisms to ensure timely delivery.
• Provide periodic progress reports to management.
• Ensure the Flat6Labs process is followed and well communicated to all team members.
• Identify partnership opportunities and oversee the establishment of local and international collaborations.
• Manage the program budget and supervise financial control of spending and procurement.
• Build and maintain a network of support partners, including financial, non-financial, and development agencies.
• Define business objectives and goals in coordination with management and ensure their successful execution.
• Report program and startup status to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage the program team, foster collaboration, and ensure orientation on Flat6Labs processes.
• Strengthen engagement with the local startup ecosystem by building partnerships and sourcing entrepreneurs in coordination with the Marketing team.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure the program and its events are well promoted locally and to maximize outreach to potential entrepreneurs.
• Build and sustain strong relationships within the regional entrepreneurial community.
• Lead and coordinate the full startup selection process, from application review to filtration, interviews, bootcamp shortlisting, and final Selection Committee presentations.
• Oversee training and mentorship programs, and recruit high-quality mentors, trainers, and speakers.
• Manage and coordinate the online platform with internal and external teams, ensuring smooth setup of content, curriculum, CRM, and interface.
• Set goals and milestones for startups and monitor their progress closely.
• Support startups in structuring and refining their investor pitches and presentations.
• Nominate high-potential startups for follow-on funding opportunities.
• Supervise the planning and logistics of all program events, including preparing invitee lists and coordinating with potential investors and guests.

Requirements

• Minimum 6-8 years of experience in entrepreneurship, operations or business management.
• Bachelor's Degree in business management or related discipline.
• Excellent English & Arabic language skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive and highly organized, with strong time management and planning skills.
• Excellent command of productivity software, presentation, word processing & number tools.
• High attention to detail
• Highly energetic
• Strong Work Ethic

Benefits

• Get the chance to work with high potential for growth startups and bright entrepreneurs in the MENA region and from different countries around the world.
• Exposure to different local, regional and international investors and VCs.
• Engage in the buzzing startup community in the MENA region.
• Work in an environment supporting creativity and proactivity, and be a part of a small dynamic team