Acceleration Manager – Corporate Innovation

2 weeks ago

Singapore XNODE PTE. LTD. Full time
Roles & Responsibilities

As an Acceleration Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting XNode's cross-border innovation and startup acceleration activities between Singapore and China, as well as other international markets. Your responsibilities will include:

· Program & Project Execution

o Support the planning and end-to-end execution of corporate innovation projects and cross-border acceleration programs.

o Coordinate program activities, workshops, pitch events, and stakeholder meetings.

o Ensure smooth delivery of program operations, including logistics, scheduling, and reporting.

· Startup & Partner Engagement

o Facilitate collaboration among startups, corporates, investors, universities, and government stakeholders.

o Help organize mentorship sessions, learning events, and networking opportunities for startup teams.

o Actively participate in ecosystem-building initiatives and represent XNode in partner engagements.

· Research & Business Support

o Conduct market research, due diligence, and preliminary assessments for innovation projects and startups.

o Contribute to the preparation of proposals, presentations, project documentation, and evaluation reports.

o Track project timelines, budgets, and KPIs to ensure alignment with program objectives.

We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in fast-paced, multicultural, and innovation-driven environments.

· Bachelor's degree in Business, Innovation, Economics, or a related discipline.

· At least 3 years of relevant experience in consultancy, project management, stakeholder coordination, cross-border business development, or projects operation.

· Strong bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (written and verbal).

· Strong interpersonal communication, project management, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills.

· Comfortable working across cultures and adapting to different business contexts.

· Legally entitled to work in Singapore (Citizen, PR, or holder of a valid work pass).

Nice-to-Haves

· Prior exposure to corporate innovation, startup incubation and acceleration, or international expansion projects.

· Familiarity with the Singapore–China innovation ecosystem or Southeast Asia startup landscape.

Why Join Us

At XNode, you will:

· Be part of a leading cross-border innovation platform that bridges Singapore, China, and global markets.

· Work closely with startups, corporates, investors, and government agencies to drive real-world business impact.

· Gain hands-on experience in program execution, ecosystem building, and international innovation trends.

Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

Tell employers what skills you have

Market Research
Budgets
Due Diligence
Economics
Mentorship
Project Management
Networking
Business Innovation
Business Development
Scheduling

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