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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Project Manager for Startup Competitions at a university who will be responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing the execution of startup competitions within the university environment. The person in this role will collaborate with academic teams, business partners, and competition participants to ensure smooth event execution and maximize benefits for all stakeholders. Key duties include coordinating competition schedules, managing budgets, promoting events, and providing substantive support to startups. The Project Manager will also analyze competition outcomes and report to university authorities and sponsors. The ideal candidate should have project management experience, knowledge of the startup ecosystem, and strong communication and organizational skills. The role requires creativity, initiative, and the ability to work in a dynamic academic and business setting.
Responsibilities
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- Coordinating teams involved in project execution
- Managing project budgets and resources
- Promoting competitions and liaising with media
- Providing substantive support to competition participants
- Analyzing results and preparing reports for university authorities
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with business partners and sponsors
- Ensuring compliance with university regulations and standards
- Monitoring progress and resolving project issues
- Organizing accompanying events such as workshops and seminars
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Experience in project management, preferably in academic or startup environments
- Knowledge of the startup and innovation ecosystem
- Organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in English for international collaboration
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Familiarity with project management tools
- Higher education degree, preferably in management, business, or technology
- Initiative and creativity in project execution
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have managing competition projects?
- Are you familiar with the startup ecosystem?
- How do you handle pressure and deadlines?
- What project management tools do you know and use?
- Describe a situation where you resolved a team conflict.
- What experience do you have collaborating with business partners?
- Do you have experience working in academia or university settings?
- What promotional activities do you find most effective for startup competitions?
- What foreign languages do you speak and at what level?
- What are your strengths as a team leader?
