Program Manager, Dubai

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Part TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Venture Capital, Biotechnology, Startup IncubationIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 5+ years of professional experience in financial institutions, startups, VC, technology industries, or consultancy businesses, with at least 2 years managing accelerator programs. Experience in project or program management and mastery of project management tools are essential. Existing relationships within the startup or investment ecosystem in Dubai, UAE, and the wider GCC/MENA regions are preferred. Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

The Program Manager will oversee the end-to-end execution of a new startup program in Dubai, including curriculum adaptation, program planning, budget management, marketing, and recruiting startups and mentors. Responsibilities include implementing and ensuring successful program delivery, optimizing startup engagement, measuring satisfaction, managing partners and clients, tracking program data, creating reports, driving community engagement through events, and generating brand awareness for 500 Global and its initiatives.

Skills

Program Management

Startup Ecosystems

Event Management

Curriculum Development

Entrepreneurship

Venture Capital

Project Execution

Stakeholder Management

500 Global

Venture capital firm investing in technology

About 500 Global

500 Global is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The firm manages over $2.7 billion in assets and focuses on identifying founders who are building fast-growing businesses in markets where technology and innovation can create significant value. Their investment strategy has led to backing more than 5,000 founders and over 2,600 companies across 80 countries, including 51 companies valued at over $1 billion. What sets 500 Global apart from its competitors is its extensive global network of over 140 team members, who have backgrounds as entrepreneurs and investors in leading technology firms. The goal of 500 Global is to drive economic growth by supporting innovative companies that have the potential to transform their industries.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$5,510.5MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Venture CapitalIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees