Innovation Program Manager - Business Accelerator

Adecco, Global and Local Leader in HR Solutions, is hiring an Innovation Program Manager - Business Accelerator. Our client is a Technological reference in Tunisia, based in Sousse, known for its innovative projects in robotics, automation, DATA, IA and Industry 4.0 consultancy.

Location: [Sousse, Tunisia]

Hierarchical Positioning:

• Hierarchical Attachment: Reporting directly to the Innovation Director.
• Program Affiliation: Business Accelerator Program.

Missions:

• Program Development and Management:
  
  • Set up programs for training, coaching, and mentoring within the incubation and corporate acceleration spaces.
  • Select and coordinate providers for training, coaching, and mentoring services.
  • Train, coach, and support startups using design, innovation, and business tools.
  • Prospect, acquire, and assess startups for program participation.
  • Participate in organizing challenges, competitions, demo days, and similar events.
  
  

Profile Requirements:

• Education:
  
  • A university degree (Bac +5) in a scientific or economic field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of innovation, with at least 3 years in startup support, incubator, or accelerator management.
  
  
• Technical Expertise:
  
  • Proficiency in design and innovation tools or certifications in UX/UI, design thinking, TRIZ, innovation management, lean startup, agile management, product management, and product design.
  • Strong business management skills, including business plan development, strategy development, banking negotiations, sponsor acquisition, and legal/financial arrangements.
  
  
• Skills:
  
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Perfect command of French and English, as well as proficiency in project management tools.
  • Autonomous, well-organized, and detail-oriented.
  • Experience in team leadership, coaching, and animation.
  • Ability to adapt to various challenges, propose original solutions, and work proactively.
  • Excellent writing skills, with an analytical, synthetic, and pragmatic mindset, capable of listening, interacting, and being creative.
  • A strong entrepreneurial, technological, and digital culture, with knowledge of lean and agile startup creation, and technological project management.
  • Experience in the diaspora or professional experience abroad with a high potential for innovation.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership:
  
  • Lead the support programs (training, coaching, advisory, and support) for the accelerator and incubator; define orientations, set up programs, and ensure their development and evolution.
  • Pilot prospecting and sourcing actions to detect projects eligible for incubation or acceleration.
  • Oversee the operational follow-up and monitoring of incubated projects, including strategic, managerial, financial, and commercial aspects.
  • Identify stakeholders, mentors, coaches, experts, and advisors for supported projects and startups; coordinate their interventions and define their scope.
  • Promote the programs and establish a network to support the internationalization of startups under the Go International program.
  
  

Application:
If you are passionate about fostering innovation and supporting startups, and meet the criteria above, we encourage you to apply.

Contact Information:
[Wafa.Dahmeni@adeccotunisie.com]