Program Manager, Energy & Innovation

Who we are

We are FedTech, a group of entrepreneurially minded individuals dedicated to unlocking the benefits of technology. Our mission is to democratize access to deep tech for entrepreneurs and professionals worldwide. We build ventures at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Run programs end-to-end, including project scoping, budgets, staffing, and timelines
• Track program-level profitability through project scoping, budgets, and staffing, providing recommendations on program and resource management
• Support cross-functional initiatives that improve processes, systems, or efficiency
• Manage day-to-day operations of innovation and stakeholder engagement activities, including technical due diligence, program coordination, community events, mentoring, guest speakers, and immersion experiences
• Lead the design and delivery of incubation programs for early-stage ventures, identifying commercialization opportunities in target markets
• Anticipate program challenges and bring data into decision-making
• Innovation & Venture Support- Contribute to the design, testing, and refinement of new programs and offerings
• Ensure customer insights and continuous improvement are embedded in program design
• Advise deep tech startups on business model development to support commercialization
• Participate in professional development to strengthen expertise in role specific areas
• Stakeholder Management- Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, national labs, industry partners, academic institutions, and economic development organizations
• Support the identification and advancement of new growth opportunities with the potential to evolve into commercial offerings
• Contribute to research and proposal development efforts to help create tailored solutions that address partner and client objectives

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in innovation programs, accelerators/studios, startups, or entrepreneurial support organizations
• Knowledge of energy technology and/or policy; prior government experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize client needs and align program design and execution with organizational and project objectives
• Proven program management experience, including oversight of project-level finances, coordination of multi-phase initiatives, and organization of events in fast-paced environments
• Effective communicator, experienced in leading meetings and delivering presentations on complex topics
• Analytical and data-driven, using insights to support projects and inform decision-making
• Hands-on experience with productivity and collaboration tools such as Google Suite, Claude, Airtable, Slack, Beautiful.ai, and Unanet, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new platforms
• Highly organized, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to continuous learning

Values

• Boldness: Fortitude to forge new paths and push beyond our comfort
• Unity: Treats clients, team members, and partners as we would like to be treated - we are one united team
• Introspection: Recognizes introspection as the necessary ingredient for self-improvement
• Leadership: Embraces servant leadership - putting the interests of clients, team members, and partners first
• Decisiveness: Has a strong bias towards action

Compensation

• Base salary range: $100-120k
• Performance-based bonus (OTE)
• Able to earn equity
• A competitive benefits package including 401K with employer match, health/dental/vision plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, accrued PTO, professional development funds, employer-paid disability insurance, parental leave, transportation and wellness reimbursements, amongst others

Location

The position can be set up as a hybrid work arrangement in either of the following locations:

• 2 days in person at our office in Boston, MA and 3 days remote
• 3 days in person at our headquarters in Arlington, VA, and 2 days remote

Travel

Up to 10% based on business needs