Program Manager

The company

Plug and Play is one of the world's leading open innovation platforms, connecting startups, corporates, universities and ecosystem partners through a year-round program of events, accelerators and strategic partnerships. In France, we run a diverse calendar of events, from vertical-specific gatherings and trend sessions to partner innovation days and large-scale summits, bringing together some of the most exciting emerging companies and established industry players in the ecosystem.

Program Manager

The role of the Program Manager is to independently design, plan, and execute the full lifecycle of startup accelerator programs and medium-scale events. This role combines strategic program design with hands-on operational excellence to ensure high-quality delivery across the global Plug and Play landscape.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Run and continuously improve a flagship international project delivered in partnership with a global technology leader, taking into account financial and timeline constraints.


• Be responsible for formal reporting on program activities and KPIs.


• Be responsible for task tracking and follow-up across the team to ensure deadlines are met and nothing falls through the cracks.


• Build and manage strong relationships with mentors, investors, and corporate partners and leverage the local dual use ecosystem to create opportunities and growth for dual use companies.


• Act as a mentor for startups, helping teams mature and succeed within the program.


• Oversee the organisation of small and medium size events such as kick off events, local demo day, roundtables and “speed dating” sessions.

Our requirements

• Fluent in English


• 2 years of working experience


• Master's Degree degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field


• Willingness to travel at least twice a year


• High knowledge and ability to use various computer tools (G-suite, Zoom,Eventbrite, Keynote)


• Ability to work in a small and dynamic team


• Ability to multitask and manage priorities


• Good interpersonal skills


• Rigor in work & Reactivity


• Startup and entrepreneurial affinity

What we offer

• Be part of Plug and Play - the biggest and fastest-growing startup innovation platform globally with locations worldwide such as Silicon Valley, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Japan, etc..


• Be at the forefront of Deep Tech and A&D innovation and get access to groundbreaking technologies.


• Be part of a dynamic, international and open-minded team in a vibrant working environment.


• Get access to and communicate with international startups, investors and industry leaders.

*All applications must be submitted in English.