At Katapult Ocean, we're on a mission to support trailblazing entrepreneurs who are creating innovative solutions to protect and restore our oceans. As the world’s first impact-focused accelerator, our Katapult Ocean Accelerator Program has been recognized as one of the best of its kind globally. Now, we’re looking for an impact driven and passionate Accelerator Program Manager to join our team. If you’re excited about using impact investments, entrepreneurship, and technology to help ocean startups scale and make a real difference, we want to hear from you!

About the job

The Accelerator Program Manager will work in our Oslo office and be responsible for planning and running the day-to-day operations of the accelerator program for seed to series A companies. In addition, the role will plan and run the post-program activities for our growing portfolio of impactful Ocean startups, exposing you to fresh solutions that will shape the New Blue Economy.

What we expect you to do

• Manage relationships with local and regional domain experts in improving content and contextualizing the Katapult Ocean’s training modules, ensuring quality content for both the accelerator and post-programs.
• Day-to-day operational management of the accelerator program, regularly engaging with the program participants (companies), developing and contextualizing program content, understanding critical needs of cohort companies, setting objectives to support these needs, and helping them to develop breakout solutions to scale.
• Work closely with the investment team and cohort companies to understand their support and execution requirements and align the Katapult Ocean internal offering to meet these needs.
• Work closely with core members of our extended network to connect the cohort with top advisors and mentors (regionally and globally).
• Support and foster a strong, high performance, and collaborative culture with the cohort business.
• Collaborate with colleagues to arrange events aligned to our business objectives, e.g., sourcing talent and startups, fostering the ocean ecosystem, helping our startups secure investment rounds, etc.
• Manage multiple corporate partnerships and identify opportunities for our startups to collaborate, facilitating those partnership discussions.
• Lead the alumni engagement program activities in supporting the cohort and portfolio companies, post the accelerator program.
• Track feedback from cohort companies using qualitative and quantitative data to report on performance metrics and continuously strive to improve the accelerator program.

What we are looking for

• A proven track record working with the acceleration of early-stage companies OR experience from an exited venture, and a passion for accelerating others.
• Knowledge about and curiosity for relevant tools to provide a great digital platform
• Knowledge about Ocean industries is preferred.
• International experience and working in a multicultural environment are advantageous.
• Passion for Oceans and technology with an intense curiosity across a variety of subjects.
• 5+ years of experience in the startup ecosystem and venture or growth capital.
• Proven track record within project and stakeholder management.
• A large network of potential partners, and a solid network builder.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly evolving organization.
• Outgoing, well-organized, and energetic with a “get things done” attitude.
• Motivational team builder.
• Previous experience in managing project budgets is an advantage.
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Passionate about making a difference and creating an impact for our Ocean.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours
• Compelling compensation which includes a base salary and bonus scheme
• Unique opportunity to work closely with impact investments and the ocean startup ecosystem globally
• An opportunity to work for a leading global accelerator program
• Great colleagues