Program Associate/Manager

WHO WE ARE: Plug and Play is one of the most active VCs in the world, headquartered in Silicon Valley, and the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world’s largest corporations to create meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to the rest of the world. At the intersection of Austria’s industrial strength and tech transformation, Plug and Play Linz and its newly launched Physical and Industrial AI Center of Excellence accelerates innovation across Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Supply Chain & Logistics, and many more to boost corporate competitiveness and regional growth. WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR: We’re a diverse team with backgrounds in business, innovation, technology, finance, and entrepreneurship , and we’re establishing a new team to deliver on our mission set out in Linz, Austria. We’re seeking a Program Associate - Manager who is an operational powerhouse, organized, can manage multiple projects at one time, and is a reliable team player. As a Program Associate - Manager you will be running the annual Physical & Industrial AI Program in Linz by setting up events and networking sessions, owning startup relationships, supporting business development with corporate accounts, preparing marketing collateral, and more. This position is a multi-faceted role and offers an unparalleled opportunity for both personal and professional growth in a supportive and prosperous environment. If you are interested in technology, innovation, and startups and would like to put your skills, motivation, and drive into supporting the Linz office during its launch phase and beyond while making open innovation happen, this is the position for you. This is a build role in a new office, not a seat in an existing team. You report directly to the Director and work closely with the Vienna office and Plug and Play's EMEA program team as well as essential back-office functions. HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:   As we live the startup spirit ourselves, no one on the team is exclusively limited to their main tasks. Rather, we are a dynamic team of all-rounders who work closely together on all projects. However, your main role will consist of the following fields: Program & Startup Management Own relationships with startups in the Physical & Industrial AI Program in Linz Hold intake interviews, exit interviews, and make sure all startups are on track to meet Program goals Grow ecosystem of mentors, strategic partners, and VCs to bring more value to the Program Set up sessions for startups to meet with Mentors, VCs and corporate partners throughout the Program Collect feedback and develop an evaluation method to assess Program strengths and identify areas for improvement Wrap up the Program with a batch analysis report and individual startup report cards Support the team with questions from corporate…