Accelerator and Operations Manager

WHO WE ARE?

Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to all four corners of the world.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR?

We are a diverse team with backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship and we are growing rapidly to deliver on our mission. We are actively seeking an Accelerator and Operations Manager to set the strategic direction and lead the financial growth of the innovation path, driving significant new revenue through corporate partnership sales, driving the financial performance and influencing the P&L through strategic management of the portfolio of accounts, and supporting investment decisions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

Commercial Strategy & Enterprise Client Acquisition

• Manage end-to-end commercial cycles with prospective enterprise clients, from initial targeted
  prospecting through final contract formalization.
• Formulate growth initiatives and conduct rigorous research to uncover emerging
  verticals while qualifying high-potential corporate alliances.
• Articulate the organization’s value proposition to C-suite leadership, converting prospects into
  long-term partners while maintaining rigorous deal pipeline visibility.

Portfolio Leadership & Account Governance

• Direct and expand key accounts, including Limited Partner relationships, serving as a trusted advisor
  and principal contact for strategic direction.
• Drive critical retention performance across assigned portfolios, systematically identifying expansion pathways
  and mitigating customer attrition.
• Facilitate quarterly strategic reviews for premier partners while aligning and executing
  their multi-year innovation agendas.

Venture Scouting, Capital Deployment & Mentorship

• Identify early-stage startups across Pre-seed, Seed, and Series A rounds for prospective investments.
• Deliver investment proposals to the selection committee backed by thorough target
  due diligence.
• Advise cohort founders on go-to-market execution, capital raising, organizational scaling, and operational
  challenges.

Program Delivery & Operational Management

• Oversee cross-functional teams to guarantee operational excellence and ensure seamless delivery
  against strategic program objectives.
• Shape program direction by integrating partner feedback and industry trends,
• partnering closely with Program Operations.
• Oversee event execution for flagship demo days and manage stakeholder coordination across investor
  gatherings.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• An advanced degree, such as an MBA or a Master’s in Finance, is strongly preferred, alongside four or more years of applicable professional background.
• Generally requires two-plus years serving as a Senior Associate internally, showing a sustained record of success.

• Extensive background steering target due diligence and framing portfolio initiatives, combined with verified success in finalizing enterprise agreements and navigating extended sales cycles.
• Professional background in technology advisory and corporate innovation, with a focus on executive alignment.
• Proven capability to guide junior team members while directing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Complete command of English for executive engagement, along with comprehensive mastery of market dynamics.

All applications must be submitted in English*