Prodapt - Program Manager - Startup

Project Manager - Innovation

Target Accelerator Program India

Description :

- The Project Manager is responsible for supporting end to end management of innovation related programs (internal & external) at Target.

- The role will entail support and execution of PoCs with startups, work extensively with Target business leaders, will be responsible for ensuring the success of the engagement basis the laid out criteria and manage day to day milestone tracking from a program perspective.

- As the main point of contact for program operations, they will play a key role towards creating the future of retail at Target and contribute to the success of all innovation teams.

- We work in an agile environment, the Project Manager is expected to do whatever it takes to get things done - be it set up meetings, work on technical scope of work and excel at stakeholder management.

Responsibilities :

- You will be assigned to assist one or more startups/internal innovation teams to implement the PoC

- You will be responsible for successful execution

- You will support multiple stakeholders including startups, Target leaders, TMs etc.

- Support to manage relationships and coordinate scheduling of mentors, investors, corporates and partners.

- Plan the programs from start to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes

- Support to create metrics to measure success, refine processes to improve existing workflows, and simultaneously drive multiple programs to success

- Support to implement systems, processes and project management tools to help Acceleration Program Managers

- On a weekly basis, report into Lead Accelerator Program manager - the status, risks/roadblocks to be addressed

- Support to calendarize important ecosystem events and ensure team representation at those events

Required Experience :

- Graduate/Postgraduate

- Exposure to entrepreneurial studies, innovation management is desirable

- 7+ years of experience in startup program management or business development, strategic partnerships, sales leadership, consulting or program/product management experience.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management

- Experience in running startup accelerator/incubator in the past or working with the startup ecosystem is desirable

- Executive presence to hold meetings with senior leaders at Target

- Strong program/project management background with experience leading medium to large projects

- Proven track record of simultaneously driving multiple project timelines to meet program objectives and deliver results

- Content creation for documenting learnings/project updates

- Experience in design thinking/Lean startup methodology is not mandatory but desirable

Ideal Behaviors and Skills:

- Undeniable entrepreneurial behavior and attitude

- Ability to completely own and drive your responsibilities forward

- Ability to maintain a calm presence under extremely fast and high-pressure social scenarios

- Demonstrated ability to work successfully cross-functionally and communicate effectively with senior leadership on program objective, goals and metrics

- Demonstrated understanding and savviness of the innovation space and common patterns of success