Strategic Investments / Venture Partnerships in Technology

Program Manager, Strategic Investments and Venture Partnerships West Coast

If you are passionate about innovation, investment, and making impactful connections, this is the role for you. Become a key player in the Corporate Venturing team, driving transformative change and fostering a network of cutting-edge technology and business opportunities. Apply now to be at the forefront of innovation on the West Coast!

• Location: San Jose, CA basically remote work from home but first 3-6 months (2 weeks per month) in-person training and once a month in-person meeting after training required.

• Employment Type: Temp (12 months) to Hire

• Compensation: $72-$85/hr

Requirements of the Program Manager:

• Bachelor s degree in Science, Engineering, or related field is must. Preferred Master s degree in Science or Engineering and/or a MBA
• At least 3-5 years experience on a corporate venture capital (CVC) or venture capital (VC) team.
• Extensive CVC/VC network on the West Coast particularly in the San Jose area.
• Proven track record in sourcing, proposing, and closing early-stage investments.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and manage multiple work streams.
• Expert knowledge in one or more of the following domains: CASE (Connected, Automated, Shared and Electrified) Mobility, Energy or Climate Tech.
• Ability to quickly ramp up technical knowledge in new areas.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Must be a team player who values relationships and people.
• Passionate about leveraging new technologies to create new experiences, improve human mobility and bring joy to customers.
• Driven and proactive, with an ability to adapt to dynamic circumstances, and thrive even with ambiguity.
• Preferred Corporate development experience and/or Formal Startup Investment Experience.
• Domestic and international travel up to 30% may be required.

Responsibilities of the Program Manager:

You will engage with investors, entrepreneurs, and the innovation ecosystem on the West Coast of the USA to source and propose unique technology and business opportunities for investment. As a super-connector and a helpful member of the venture community, you will observe industry trends as they emerge and bring opportunities to our company. Seventy percent of your work will focus on sourcing, identifying, proposing, and leading strategic investment opportunities with the Corporate Venturing team. The remaining thirty percent will be dedicated to network expansion and brand awareness for the West Coast region of the US.

• Source relevant West Coast deal flow through database tools (Pitchbook, Crunchbase, etc.) and your personal network of Venture Capital (VC) Firms, Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) Firms, startups, and related entities.
• Identify high-quality investment opportunities involving transformational technologies strategic to our business and products from your sourced deals.
• Create and present investment proposals weekly to the Ventures team.
• Lead the internal investment process for selected deals.
• Perform initial due diligence including market potential, technical strength, financial viability, and team evaluation by gathering information from the target company, industry experts, and other sources.
• Act as the primary interface and support for portfolio companies.
• Develop, broaden, and strengthen your network of VC/CVCs, startups, and related entities.
• Support internal open innovation startup collaborations as necessary.
• Have expertise in two or more technology vertical domains.

CVC, VC, Startup company sourcing, proposing, network expansion, branding

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