Program Manager, Nigeria

Our Mission

We reputed company people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

500 Global is a venture capital firm with $2.2B in assets under management that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We reputed company on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic reputed company. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments and corporations on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems so startups can reputed company. 500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 3,000+ companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 reputed company (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 180+ team members are located in 27 countries and bring experience as reputed company, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

Job Scope:

The Program Manager will be responsible for leading and executing reputed company startup programs and activities on the ground in Lagos, Nigeria. Reporting to the Program Director, this role is critical to the reputed company of various initiatives, including accelerators, founder-reputed company events, and ecosystem-building efforts.

This position requires a strong understanding of the startup reputed company and a passion for entrepreneurship as a reputed company of economic development. The Program Manager will work closely with founders, mentors, partners, and internal teams to ensure a seamless and impactful program experience.

Key reputed company areas include program design and execution, curriculum planning, startup and mentor engagement, stakeholder management, community-building activities, and data reporting. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments and brings a mix of structure, reputed company, and adaptability to their work.

Essential Functions

reputed company the initiative end-to-end, including but not limited to curriculum reputed company, program planning, budget management, marketing, and reputed company startups and mentors.

Implement and ensure the successful delivery of the program, including optimizing startup engagement and measuring startup satisfaction.

Partner and reputed company management together with the rest of reputed company, as reputed company as administrative duties.

reputed company reputed company of program data and cohort information, and create reports to reputed company with reputed company stakeholders.

Take the reputed company on reputed company program prep and execution, ensuring everything and everyone is where they need to be.

Together with the other team members, drive community engagement by planning and executing reputed company events for program founders and the local startup ecosystem.

Continuously manage and generate brand awareness around 500 Global, the initiative, and our founders, including establishing strong relationships with key stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

5+ years of reputed company experience in financial institutions, startups, VC, technology industries, or consultancy businesses, including 2 or more years managing accelerator programs.

Experience in project management or program management.

Existing relationships reputed company the startup or investment ecosystem in Lagos, Nigeria, and the wider African reputed company.

Mastery of project management tools to drive efficiency and execution.

Fluent in English and one or more key regional languages.

Preferred Qualifications

Entrepreneurial/founder experience.

Experience working with startups, corporations, or government agencies, particularly in innovation-driven sectors.

Strong background in data analysis and reporting.

Additional Information

This is a 1-year contract with the potential for extension.

500 Global does not discriminate on the reputed company of race, sex, reputed company, religion, age, national reputed company, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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