Accelerating Asia

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We're hiring for Program Operations Managers - FILLED!

Are you a no BS ops rockstar and process guru? Do you appreciate a beautiful spreadsheet? Are you that special someone that is both detail-orientated and able to take the initiative and execute? Operations managers are the engine behind our accelerator programs and we’re hiring!

About Accelerating Asia 

Accelerating Asia consults and manages innovation projects for partners (corporates, governments, etc.). We also run Singapore’s only independent startup accelerator program. We are looking for an awesome new team member to join our lean and hard-working, but also fun atmosphere. This new team member will support one of our partner projects. 


About The Role

You will be in charge of managing events with anywhere from 20-200 attendees in cities throughout Southeast Asia, general day-to-day items like invoicing and payments, the startup application process, mentor and investor events, managing the program calendar, etc.  You will support the Director of Operations & Partnerships and the Entrepreneur in Residence & Program Manager and work with them closely on most projects.

What We Look For 

We’re looking for someone who is not afraid to take initiative. A great candidate will also understand and love startups and want to be immersed in the world’s fastest growing startup ecosystem.

We also look for: 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English)

  • Previous operations experience 

  • Ability to effectively operate under stress and manage multiple projects on the go

  • Travel: 50% of the week for 5 weeks twice per year (regional) and two 1-week trips to the USA per year.


What We Offer

We offer a flexible and casual work environment. Be prepared to join evening events as well as work on the weekends under special circumstances. We are a fast-paced team. Expect to learn new things everyday as you interact with startups solving big problems with cutting-edge technology. We also host many events so you’ll meet amazing people from various backgrounds in investment, startups, corporate and government. 

Be prepared to hit the ground running and absorb everything like a sponge. This will be a challenging work environment and you will be encouraged to try new things, learn, fail, and iterate. We offer competition renumeration and medical insurance. 

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Applications will be received on an ongoing basis until the role is filled. We will only consider applicants eligible to work in Singapore.

Find out more and apply here.