Innovation Lead

6 days ago


Singapore STARTUPX PTE. LTD. Full time

**The who.**

We're rapidly scaling our venture and innovation initiatives across Asia, and we are looking for our next innovation lead who will be able to operationally execute on the impactful innovation programmes that we have. This role is one of limitless possibilities, where you're welcome to think and operate like an entrepreneur and play an active role in creating impact across all the things we do. If you live and breathe startups, innovation, venture capital, and technology, and love to operate in a role where your efforts can create an impact in these circles, then read on to find out more.

**The role.**

The innovation lead's role would focus on the delivery and execution of StartupX's innovation programmes and initiatives. You would be reporting to and working with Innovation Managers for delivering operational success to our programmes, from conceptualisation to execution.

Experience with project management, stakeholder management and operations is required and key to succeeding in this role. While experience in the early-stage startup, innovation ecosystem or consulting is preferred, it is not required. You will have the chance to work on a wide range of programmes and have a high level of empowerment to achieve results.

**The duties.**

Operations of our programmes end-to-end has many aspects and not all can be listed, but to give a rough idea of the role, here are some of the things that you will do:

- Work with Innovation Manager to execute according to programme plan and own the delivery of each component
- Deliver best possible experience to the startups or participants of our programmes
- Assist with the sourcing of startups
- Support ongoing tracking of startup collaboration with partners
- Work on any other tasks that are required to achieve the assigned programme objectives.

**The must-haves.**

We don't care so much about formal education, although we acknowledge it might be a good signal towards your abilities. To succeed in this role, here are some of the qualities or skills we think you should have:

- At least 2 years of experience in fast-paced environments with project management, stakeholder management and business operations
- Effective communicator and able to collaborate effectively in verbal or written mediums
- Able to build relationships with partners and represent StartupX in the ecosystem
- Work with founders and startups to drive results and KPIs
- Focus on operational improvements and efficiency
- Strong interest and affinity to technology, startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital, innovation and sustainability.
- Able to learn quickly and operate independently

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