Project Manager, Corporate Growth
500 Startups, South Korea

Experience
1 Year
Salary
0 - 0
Job Type
Job Shift
Job Category
Traveling
No
Career Level
Telecommute
No
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Total Vacancies
1 Job
Posted on
Mar 13, 2021
Last Date
Apr 13, 2021
Location(s)

Job Description

Our Mission

We uplift people and economies around the world through entrepreneurship.

Who We Are

We have backed more than 2,400 companies or 5,000+ entrepreneurs in 75+ countries. Notable investments in the 500 portfolio include Credit Karma, Twilio, Canva, Grab, Bukalapak, The RealReal, Talkdesk, Knotel, Udemy, and Ipsy. Most significantly, those companies have helped create thousands of jobs and delighted millions of customers all over the world. Because of our global network and expertise, we are in a unique position to build startups ecosystems worldwide.

Who You Are

To help drive this business forward, we are looking for an ambitious professional to support expansion in Korea and implementation of local projects. Success in this role will require a distinctive blend of strategic thinking, commercial ability, and grit.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Drive execution and delivery for pilot projects in the region (with help of other members of client services team as needed). This could include overseeing implementation of startup programs, helping identify and source local startups for client partners, conducting trainings and workshops on innovation and/or venture, etc.
  • Work directly with our Head of Corporate Growth and Head of APAC Business Development to drive business expansion throughout the region and generate new business
  • Develop creative solutions to help meet partner needs using 500’s broad range of resources, including program design and KPIs
  • Deliver regional market insights to the 500 Startups’ global team and market counterparts
  • Contribute to the Korea and APAC regional strategy of the 500 Ecosystems business

*Some travel is expected based on client location within Korea; expectation is that candidate would be based in Seoul, but primarily working remotely*

Requirements

  • Have 5+ years of client-facing experience, especially in professional or corporate consulting services, exhibiting executive presence
  • Have experience leading end-to-end client engagements, serving as the lead point of contact
  • Have experience implementing large, complex projects and coordinating across different groups
  • Have experience creating presentations for different stakeholders and facilitating workshops
  • Can maintain high-quality work product while operating under tight timelines
  • Pre-existing work authorisation in Korea required

Nice to have:

  • Experience working in/with corporate innovation teams or prior experience in management consulting
  • Familiarity with the venture capital industry and startup ecosystem, particularly that in the regional market / Korea
  • Track record of strong performance in a startup or other entrepreneurial environment
  • Experience living and/or working outside of your home country
  • Advanced degree
  • Proficient in the Korean and English language

Job Specification

Job Rewards and Benefits

500 Startups

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