Entrepreneurship Program Manager - Benguerir

Program Operations

• Establish and develop entrepreneurship programs that aligns with the Lab’s vision & mission
• Propose the strategic vision for the development of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship track.
• Manage the elaboration and operation of entrepreneurship programs, define the orientations, make the program evolve and ensure its development;
• Participate in the definition and implementation of the general strategy of PCL in its action of incubation of projects and startups including those proposed by corporate  partners;
• Setup & Support a robust mentorship network, connecting startups with internal and external resources;
• Support the development of the innovation and R&D processes
• Provide analysis and recommendations on PCL project proposals and prepare project collaterals
• Stay abreast of trends in the sector and use this to maintain program relevance and increase team knowledge for high quality deliverables;
• Any other task necessary for the smooth running of programs and other activities of PCL.

Business development

• Develop positive relationships with stakeholders, both within the university and externally to reinforce our capacity and identify potential collaborations.
• Manage the identification of mentors, stakeholders, experts and project consultants
• Drive strategic and innovative initiatives that serve the University’s vision
• Support the delivery of the university’s entrepreneurship projects implemented through partners.
• Seek and incorporate feedback from relevant stakeholders,
• Secure relationships with local partners for case studies and site visits, etc.
• Establish additional reports/presentations/statistics as needed.
• Provide project collaterals support

Coordination & Ecosystem development

• Coordinate, communicate and engage with corporate sponsors, university leaders and any other actor playing a key role in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
• Develop & conduct thought leadership and capacity building campaigns to reinforce the entrepreneurial thinking and engagement of our ecosystem.
• Work alongside and partner with OCP/UM6P ecosystem to creatively cultivate a healthy and growing entrepreneurial network.
• Identify and explore new opportunities that aligns with the Lab’s vision.