Position : National Program Coordinator (Program Manager)

A. Background

Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority [BHTPA] aspires to develop a robust innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem for a flourishing economy to keep pace with the dynamics induced by 4IR. The Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystem Development Project [DEIED] under BHTPA  aims at building vibrant innovation hubs in 10 universities that will serve as the foundational block for the aforementioned ecosystem. The hubs are going to act as epicenters for raising greater awareness of the importance of innovation, nurturing a culture of innovation, inculcating an entrepreneurship mindset, and promoting a collaborative environment, and openness among students, graduates, researchers, and faculty members within and around participating universities. The hub will also strive to break stereotypes, which traditionally block entrepreneurship development processes, especially gender biases. The program will be executed through a consortium led by UPMCS Malaysia [UPM Consulting Services SDN, BHD] with MCC Limited Bangladesh.

The graduates of the Smart Unibator will be incubated and further nurtured by the BHTPA with a range of support, including physical and soft infrastructure. The program is designed in a way that there will be a complete and comprehensive transfer of knowledge to the students, researchers, and faculty members, who aspire to bring technology-driven innovation and commercialize those innovations by forming startup ventures. 

For leading the implementation of the program, the Smart unibator Secretariat at NDE Infratech is hiring a full time National program Coordinator. 

Job Description

1. Strategic Planning

1. Facilitate the design of the University Innovation Hub program and periodically update

2. Develop SoPs for program operations and ensure their implementation

3. Providing Training to all stakeholders for transferring to MIS/SaaS including MS 365 for program operation

2. Program Management

1. Lead implementation of the University Hub Program with guidance from Key Experts 

2. Lead a team for program management at headquarters, implementing partners and universities

3. Design and execute call for action for cohort building

4. Lead execution of the curriculum by engaging mentors, instructors and speakers in association with implementing partners, and university authorities

5. Facilitate implementation partners and universities for the smooth execution of the program

3. Stakeholder Engagement

1. Manage implementation partners to work with universities to deliver the program

2. Manage relationships with clients of the project [ BHTPA and World Bank]

3. Maintain liaison and relationship with the authorities of the universities

4. Coordinate and manage project consortium partners

5. Manage public relations and communication of the program

6. Represent Smart Unibator Program at various forums at home and abroad

4. Monitoring and Reporting on tech usage of startups and innovation teams to partners

1. Development and update project dashboard of selected stakeholders

2. Prepare and submit progress report as per requirements set by the management

5. Corporate Governance

1. Following the rules and regulations of the company

2. Contributing to the policies and improvement of corporate governance through proper channels

B. Requirements

1. Educational Qualification:

Minimum MBA/ BBA/ Master's in Management/ Economics/ Public Administration/ related discipline from any recognized university or Bachelor's degree in engineering/ technology.

Leadership and Management:

1. Strong leadership and management skills to manage complex multi-stakeholder project

2. Proven ability to delegate and ensure teamwork in a complex environment

3. Strong partnership and client management ability. 

4. Proven ability in strategic management. 

Technical Skills:

1. Proficiency in using project management tools [MS Teams, G-suit, etc]

2. Proficiency in team management.

3. Ability to plan and budget

 Analytical and Data-Driven Approach:

1. Strong analytical skills to interpret data, track performance, and make data-driven decisions.

2. Ability to analyze trends, and behavior, of users

Communication and Collaboration:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate and present complex ideas.

2.  Collaborative mindset to work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, development, and sales teams.

3.  Experience in managing external vendors, agencies, and contractors.

Experience:

Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience out of which at least 5 (five) years experience in IT & ITES-related projects in a management position. 

Candidates having international exposure related to IT & ITES program management will be preferred.

Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding project objectives and KPIs.

Commitment to staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in digital marketing.

Proactive attitude towards learning and adapting to emerging digital marketing strategies and tools.