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| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 04, 2022 |
Job Description
TechAlliance is the place for dreamers, innovators, and world-changing ideas. We empower world-class ventures and fuel growth in Canada’s innovation economy, while championing, coaching, and amplifying businesses, and fostering a vibrant technology community in Southwestern Ontario.
You are a person who believes in disruptive innovation that stretches the boundaries of what everyone thinks is possible. You are a teammate who is a dream-seeker, risk-taker, and someone who strives to make an impact. We believe in generous vacation time, extra-long weekends, cool perks, health benefits, an incredible workspace, real professional development, and the flexibility to live life on your terms.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep alignment with TechAlliance’s overall mission; strive to improve Southwestern Ontario and Canadian innovation to drive positive societal and economic outcomes; have project management experience, and a background in content creation, website management, public and media relations, social media, and graphic design.
The Project Manager will work alongside the Venture Growth team to support day-to-day growth of TechAlliance client recipients of i.d.e.a. Fund, coordinate marketing campaigns to identify new fund prospects alongside the Brand and Engagement team, and lead storytelling opportunities and earned media for funded projects, founder journeys and company profiles. The Project Manager also collaborates closely with other funded partners to ensure appropriate reporting and budget alignment.
Equity & Inclusion – All applications will be kept confidential. TechAlliance is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including BIPOC, francophones, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We will provide any requested accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Health & Safety – TechAlliance is committed to protecting employees and others from hazards in the workplace, including infectious and vaccine preventable diseases, and to maintaining a protected workforce. In accordance with our vaccination policy, TechAlliance will require all active employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the exception being those individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to permitted exemptions which are medical and other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code
You are a person who believes in disruptive innovation that stretches the boundaries of what everyone thinks is possible. You are a teammate who is a dream-seeker, risk-taker, and someone who strives to make an impact. We believe in generous vacation time, extra-long weekends, cool perks, health benefits, an incredible workspace, real professional development, and the flexibility to live life on your terms.
About the Role
The Project Manager is a key point of contact for a high volume of startup and scale-up ventures throughout their participation in the i.d.e.a. Fund, a Southwestern Ontario-focused initiative to accelerate the growth of high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises in key sectors linked to the green economy, delivered in partnership with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). This is an opportunity to enhance BIPOC, disabled, LGBTQ2+ and women-led companies, creating positive impact within Ontario’s innovation economy.The ideal candidate will demonstrate deep alignment with TechAlliance’s overall mission; strive to improve Southwestern Ontario and Canadian innovation to drive positive societal and economic outcomes; have project management experience, and a background in content creation, website management, public and media relations, social media, and graphic design.
The Project Manager will work alongside the Venture Growth team to support day-to-day growth of TechAlliance client recipients of i.d.e.a. Fund, coordinate marketing campaigns to identify new fund prospects alongside the Brand and Engagement team, and lead storytelling opportunities and earned media for funded projects, founder journeys and company profiles. The Project Manager also collaborates closely with other funded partners to ensure appropriate reporting and budget alignment.
Reporting to the Vice President you will
- Provide guidance to i.d.e.a. Fund companies by assisting with client project development, milestones, and disbursement of grant funds.
- Respond to client inquiries and act as the main point of contact for prospective clients, fund recipients and the internal TechAlliance Venture Growth team.
- Lead the review and selection of i.d.e.a. Fund applicants including recruitment of new prospects by attending regional tech and entrepreneurship experiences across each of the five counties we serve, in a business development capacity (may be outside of standard business hours).
- Contribute to i.d.e.a. Fund partner meetings while advocating for the unique mandate of TechAlliance and our client companies to stakeholders, collaborators and ecosystem connections.
- Work closely with members of the TechAlliance Venture Growth team to ensure all client companies receive equitable and appropriate level of service and ongoing support through the Startup Advisors, Growth Coaches or Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, while making referrals where appropriate.
- Be responsible for the integrity of data collection and maintenance in TechAlliance’s CRM and actively lead performance reporting internally and to funders.
- Develop copy, maintain and push content for the i.d.e.a. Fund webpage, social media campaigns, press releases and other earned media.
What you need to succeed
- Entrepreneur or experience in a startup or scaling tech venture.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent post-secondary education in entrepreneurship, business, communications, marketing, or public relations preferred.
- Client facing experience activating a client-centric, consultative approach. Loves connecting 1:1 with founders, industry leaders, and tech talent.
- Strong team player with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills in addition to stealth project management capabilities.
- In-depth knowledge of principles of writing, including grammar and style, attention to detail, and proofreading abilities with an excellent command of the English language.
- Superior oral and written communications skills including active listening and demonstrating professionalism in both presentation and demeanor.
- Knowledge of theory and best practices in media relations and public affairs, and of marketing fundamentals, campaigns, and trends.
- Acute understanding of social media platforms from content, audience, and technical perspective, and active on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
- Dedicated team player who can contribute to a vibrant team culture and core values, while prioritizing multiple and changing demands.
- Exceptional attention to detail with excellent planning and time management while working independently and with ambiguity.
- Highly self-motivated, innovative thinker with a creative flair and passion.
- Demonstrated success in building credibility, managing relationships, and proactively collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge of and active connector to key ecosystem players in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, and the globe
- Proficiency in HTML, WordPress, Google Analytics and Ads, MailChimp, CSS, Canva, SalesForce, Slack, MS Office 365, and Eventbrite.
- Valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and resides in Elgin, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, or Oxford County.
To apply
Please send your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to careers@techalliance.ca.Equity & Inclusion – All applications will be kept confidential. TechAlliance is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including BIPOC, francophones, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We will provide any requested accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
Health & Safety – TechAlliance is committed to protecting employees and others from hazards in the workplace, including infectious and vaccine preventable diseases, and to maintaining a protected workforce. In accordance with our vaccination policy, TechAlliance will require all active employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the exception being those individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to permitted exemptions which are medical and other protected grounds under the Ontario Human Rights Code
