Programme Manager

Padang & Co aspires to be at the forefront of the global movement towards a Net Zero future. We believe that driving sustainable growth not only creates new business value and jobs, but should also contribute to Sustainable Development Goals as we approach the 2030 milestone. We catalyse ecosystem collaborations and innovations by matching some of the world's largest organisations in the Asia-Pacific region with tech startups and SMEs to address today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. By doing this, we drive climate-positive actions.

We support an inclusive and collegiate working environment. We work in the office four days a week (Monday to Thursday) and from home on Fridays.

**Your Role**:
As a Programme Manager, you will be involved in all programme and project phases: from researching and evaluating the right startups and SMEs that solve business problems, to facilitating the process of co-creation between the corporation and the startup or SME, and the proof-of-concept or pilot execution.

The Built Environment is a key focus for this role. You will be leading our programmes and projects and developing expertise and networks in this area, whilst from time to time, be tasked to support other thematic programmes. Not only will you gain a good understanding about the functions of corporations and their challenges, you will have an overview of the big topics and business opportunities.

You will ensure the programmes and projects under your charge are delivered on time and on budget, and to the high standard that is expected of Padang & Co. In other words, the Programme Manager helps to deliver what we promise.

**Your Responsibilities**:
**Programme/project design**
- Design new innovation programmes/platforms, such as acceleration programmes, innovation challenges, etc.
- Facilitate a range of events (virtual, hybrid or physical), such as pitch/demo days, workshops, hackathons, etc.

**Programme/project management**
- Manage day-to-day relationships with partners/clients, programme/project execution and reporting, and partner/client expectations in terms of delivery - this includes the national Built Environment innovation acceleration programme
- Follow up with the startups or SMEs to monitor their progress in our programmes
- Conduct research into technologies, startups, trends, or creative solutions to business briefs, and present the research, use cases and possible solutions in a report and/or as a presentation
- Perform key tasks related to administration and finance in a timely and professional manner

**Ecosystem development and new business development**
- Help curate and maintain a database of startups and SMEs
- Engage with startups and SMEs in our programmes and networks, cultivate great partnerships with other ecosystem stakeholders, and bring your own ideas and energy in growing these relationships
- Contribute thought leadership content, particularly future insights and trends reports, to engage with present and potential partners/clients
- Support new business development by providing supporting research, writing proposals, participating in presentations, etc.

**Attributes we require of you**:
We are looking for an ambitious and dynamic talent, who has a can-do attitude and enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You should have:

- A track record of programme/project management, research and report writing, which means you should have at least three years of work experience
- Prior experience and/or interest in Built Environment
- An interest in technologies and startups
- Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills
- Good attention to detail
- The ability to contribute ideas and think independently

**Attributes that we love to see in you**:
These are advantageous:

- Prior exposure to the tech startup ecosystem, and hence, knowledge of the tech startup ecosystem, an understanding of how startups operate, and an ability to assess their potential
- Prior experience in research into technologies or scouting for startups

**Your Application**: