Startup Norway is looking for a Program Manager to join our Program Department and be responsible for planning and delivering one or two of our training programs scheduled for 2020 and 2021.

About Startup Norway

Startup Norway is an independent impact organization started in 2011 by passionate entrepreneurs, wanting to create a stronger and more inclusive startup community. 

We work to support the founders of Norway by developing services for founders, investors and the extended startup support system to increase the know-how in Norway on how to build companies.  We strive to influence, connect and educate the players of the startup scene, with the goal to make the environment for founders as smooth and supportive as it can possibly be. 

Startup Norway is a company of passionate people going the extra mile to reach excellence in their work. In 2020 we count 20 full-time employees working in the Startup Norway group of companies and projects. The team is international and diverse by nature, with English as the working language.  Join a company in growth, with a culture that supports personal and team development and gives a lot of responsibility to high achievers. 

As the Program Manager of Startup Norway

You will:

• function as an on-stage facilitator for one or many of Startup Norway´s programs. 

• develop the program concept and plan, together with the Program Director

• manage the process of successfully recruiting participants to the program

• develop the program activities and sessions together with industry experts and program team.

• prepare lesson materials and host the program sessions

• coordinate all activities, meetings and events set as a part of the program

• manage relationships and communications with program participants, speakers and program partners.

• follow up program participants during the program and secure that program goals are met.

• develop and execute marketing campaigns to promote the program

• be a representative of Startup Norway in the community

You are:

• One that understands the startup world and the problems founders face 

• great at creating real human relationships

• skilled from minimum 1-3 years of relevant work experience. 

• interested in entrepreneurship, innovation and the startup community 

• the kind of person who always thinks win-win and brings to the table the customer perspective.

• experienced with project management

• good at hosting events and facilitating workshops

• a person with proficiency in English, orally and written. It is a plus if you speak Norwegian but it is not required.

• ideally, a person with experience from working in the startup community: a coworking space, incubator / accelerator, in a startup, being part of a VC or corporate innovation department.

We promise:

• a job where you will work with exceptional founders and world-changing ideas

• the possibility of being a key part in shaping the startup ecosystem scene in Norway

• a work environment where the ambition truly is to make a positive impact in the world.

• a diverse international and fun team in a flat, flexible organization.

• a fast-paced, extremely ambitious and quality-focused work environment where you will be busy, learn a lot and have a lot of fun.

• flexible working hours, with both daytime and evening work when needed. 

• an international environment full of the leading investors, corporates, ambitious startups and world class experts - perfect for building an even stronger personal international network.

• competitive salary and benefits

“I was lucky to get a job at AC before I moved to Norway in 2017 initially as Program manager then Director. As a non-native it was important to me to establish a network and build a community. AC proved to be an absolute catalyst in that process, through my running programs around the country I quickly built up a network and established myself as a valuable member and contributor to the Norwegian ecosystem - which is exactly the role AC plays here. Also. given the fact that both founders are also married, gives AC a very unique family feeling, and proved so valuable to me in the time I worked there. When I decided to leave to set up my own company, very much helped by my journey and learnings from both Maja and Knut along with my colleagues, I decided to even base my new company in Startup Campus - which should tell you everything!” - Mathew Smith

How to apply:

Please complete the following form no later than the 25th of September:: https://airtable.com/shr0iBDoxiuJKneKo