Startup Program Manager

Join Tahaluf, the leading B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia, as our Startup Program Manager on a contractor basis.

As part of our dynamic and ambitious team, you'll independently manage the startup programme across multiple concurrent events, each with distinct audiences, content themes, and commercial structures. This role requires a strong execution mindset, close attention to detail, and the ability to manage parallel workstreams.

• Team Management & Program Curation
• Lead and manage the startup programme team, owning the startup program features and targets.
• Curate the startup pipeline across all assigned events, overseeing processes from form setup and outreach through to final selection.
• Drive proactive outreach to relevant startup communities, accelerators, and partner networks to maximise application quality and volume.
• Tailor the curation approach per event, support marketing efforts, and develop ideas for social promotion.
• Oversee pre-event training sessions, matchmaking briefings, and sector-specific preparation tailored to each event's audience.
• Build and maintain startup communication sequences and onboarding materials for each event.
• Coordinate startup zone allocations and pre-event logistics with Operations and Production teams.
• On-Ground Delivery
• Be present on-site for events and manage startup zone operations, including matchmaking concierge support and startup-facing troubleshooting.
• Coordinate any on-site startup-related special programs.
• Liaise in real time with Operations, Production, and program leads on any on-ground issues.
• Data, Reporting & Post-Event
• Maintain complete and up-to-date startup records across internal management tools throughout the programme lifecycle for each event.
• Collect and analyse post-event feedback from startups.
• Contribute event-specific startup data to the broader program impact report.
• Conduct post-event reviews and share learnings and improvement recommendations.

We're looking for a professional with 5-6 years of experience in startup programme management, who is unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Join us and make a significant impact on the global events sector.