Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager 

Location: Palestine India Techno Park (PITP), Birzeit, Ramallah

About Us:

The Palestine India Techno Park (PITP) is a non-profit research and innovation hub established in 2016 to support the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Palestine. We provide essential infrastructure, entrepreneurship programs, technology transfer offices, innovation labs, and research initiatives aimed at promoting science, technology, and innovation while bridging the gap between academia and the business sector.

Job Purpose:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to lead our incubation and acceleration programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to execution and evaluation. This role requires a strong focus on supporting innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups while ensuring that all projects align with PITP’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage incubation and acceleration projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they meet organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Program Development: Design, implement, and oversee incubation and acceleration programs tailored to the needs of entrepreneurs at various stages of their development.
• Entrepreneur Support: Provide high-quality coaching and advisory support to entrepreneurs, guiding them through ideation, acceleration, investment, and scale-up stages.
• Evaluation and Selection: Qualify and evaluate applicants based on creativity, innovation, and readiness for acceleration and investment, ensuring a robust selection process.
• Milestone Management: Monitor and manage the progress of incubatees, ensuring adherence to timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Fundraising Coordination: Assist start-ups in their fundraising activities by connecting them with potential investors and resources.
• Community Engagement: Develop and execute an engagement strategy for the entrepreneurial community, including donors, start-ups, investors, mentors, and industry experts.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate regularly with project stakeholders to provide updates, address concerns, and manage expectations effectively.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating as necessary to ensure timely resolution.
• Post-Project Evaluation: Conduct evaluations of incubation programs to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and make recommendations for future improvements.

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant work experience, including at least 3 years in project management, particularly with entrepreneurs, start-ups, or incubation consultancy.
• Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with start-ups, entrepreneurs, mentors, universities, research institutions, and investors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for emerging technologies and innovation.
• Excellent communication and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational priorities.

Why Join Us?

If you are a results-oriented project management professional with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship, we encourage you to apply! You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the entrepreneurial landscape in Palestine.

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in this role to [email protected]  by November 7, 2024.

Join us in shaping the future of entrepreneurship in Palestine!