Senior Startup Program Executive (6 Month Contract)
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About the Role
Tahaluf is seeking a Senior Startup Program Executive on a 6-month contract to lead end-to-end startup programs for major events like LEAP and Cityscape. You will curate startups, design programming, manage on-ground execution, and track KPIs.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end startup programme for assigned events, from positioning and outreach strategy through to final selection and onboarding
- Define and implement vetting frameworks appropriate to each event's audience and sector focus
- Manage and own the full startup application pipeline, including inbound applications, partner referrals and proactive outreach
- Work with internal stakeholders to align startup selection criteria, priorities and sector mandates per event
- Curate the show floor startup mix with the commercial team to ensure strong geographic diversity, sector representation and commercial quality
- Design and deliver pre event programming for selected startups covering pitching skills, matchmaking strategy, show floor optimisation, and relevant sector insights
- Coordinate special programme elements — such as Startup Clinics and Founders Bootcamp sessions — managing speakers, agenda, and attendee experience
- Build and maintain startup onboarding documentation, guides, and communication sequences
- Support the startup confirmation process including floor plan allocation and logistics briefings
- Oversee concierge introductions and matchmaking zone coordination for startups onsite
- Manage on ground startup clinics, pitch sessions, and any competition related programming for assigned events
- Coordinate with Operations, Production, and Design teams to ensure a seamless startup zone build and experience
Requirements
- 4–5 years of experience in startup programme management, accelerator operations or ecosystem programme delivery
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes across multiple stakeholders and events
- Strong understanding of the startup and venture capital ecosystem
- Experience working across international markets; MENA exposure preferred
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
- Highly organised and execution focused, comfortable managing timelines and delivery under pressure
- Strong written English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage
- Comfortable working with data management tools
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About Tahaluf
- Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue.
- It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).
- Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact.
Role Overview
- An exciting opportunity has opened within the Investor & Startup Programs team for a Senior Startup Program Manager on a contractor basis.
- This is a senior, execution focused role for an experienced program operator who can build and deliver startup programs with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end startup programme for assigned events, from positioning and outreach strategy through to final selection and onboarding.
- Define and implement vetting frameworks appropriate to each event's audience and sector focus.
- Manage and own the full startup application pipeline, including inbound applications, partner referrals and proactive outreach to relevant startup communities.
- Work with internal stakeholders to align startup selection criteria, priorities and sector mandates per event.
- Curate the show floor startup mix with the commercial team to ensure strong geographic diversity, sector representation and commercial quality.
- Design and deliver pre event programming for selected startups covering pitching skills, matchmaking strategy, show floor optimisation, and relevant sector insights.
- Coordinate special programme elements — such as Startup Clinics and Founders Bootcamp sessions — managing speakers, agenda, and attendee experience.
- Build and maintain startup onboarding documentation, guides, and communication sequences.
- Support the startup confirmation process including floor plan allocation and logistics briefings.
- Oversee concierge introductions and matchmaking zone coordination for startups onsite.
- Manage on ground startup clinics, pitch sessions, and any competition related programming for assigned events.
- Coordinate with Operations, Production, and Design teams to ensure a seamless startup zone build and experience.
Qualifications
- 4–5 years of experience in startup programme management, accelerator operations or ecosystem programme delivery.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex programmes across multiple stakeholders and events.
- Strong understanding of the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Sector knowledge in cybersecurity, gaming or technology is a significant advantage.
- Experience working across international markets; MENA exposure preferred.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Highly organised and execution focused, comfortable managing timelines and delivery under pressure.
- Strong written English is mandatory; Arabic is an advantage.
- Comfortable working with data management tools.
Additional Information
- Please note this is a Freelancer, fixed term role.
- It can be performed remotely.
- We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship support with the position.
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