Program Manager, Defense & Commercial Innovation

FedTech•Austin, TX

5d•$92,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

FedTech is seeking a passionate individual to drive the success of groundbreaking innovation programs. FedTech is a group of entrepreneurially minded people on a mission to unlock the benefits of technology, believing in the value of deep tech and its positive impact on the world. They aspire to democratize access to deep tech for entrepreneurs and professionals globally. FedTech operates as venture builders at the intersection of US entrepreneurship, breakthrough technologies, and mission-driven organizations. Since 2015, they have supported over 1,000 companies that have collectively raised more than $5B in funding, while also partnering with hundreds of corporate, government, and university clients.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in relevant industries, including innovation programs, studio/accelerator programs, entrepreneurship, consulting, business development, defense innovation, or entrepreneurial support organizations
Military experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with the Austin startup and defense innovation ecosystem
Strong client relationship management skills, with expertise in engaging diverse stakeholders and aligning program design with client and project objectives.
Proven program management ability, including oversight of project-level finances, coordination of multi-phase initiatives, and organization of events in fast-paced environments.
P&L and budget management experience, leveraging financial oversight to optimize resources and drive organizational impact
Effective communicator, experienced in leading meetings and delivering presentations on complex topics.
Analytical and data-driven, using insights to support projects and inform decision-making.
Hands-on experience with productivity and collaboration tools, including Google Suite (Sheets/Excel), Airtable, Slack, Beautiful.ai, and Forecast, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new platforms.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution and operational coordination of defense innovation, commercialization, and venture creation programs from planning through delivery.
Drive program growth and ecosystem engagement by recruiting entrepreneurs, startups, advisors, and strategic partners through creative outreach, networking, workshops, and events.
Support business development efforts through relationship-building and active engagement with defense and startup stakeholders.
Build and maintain relationships within the Austin defense innovation ecosystem, including startups, military stakeholders, investors, accelerators, universities, and strategic partners.
Represent FedTech at ecosystem, startup, university, and defense innovation events to strengthen regional partnerships and expand organizational visibility.
Manage detailed project plans, ensuring organization, timeliness, accountability, and high-quality execution across multiple workstreams.
Track program budgets, expenses, reporting, and project-level financials to support transparency and operational effectiveness.
Design and prepare presentations, reports, and content using tools such as PowerPoint, Beautiful.ai, and Canva.
Coordinate and execute the backend logistics of workshops, webinars, ecosystem events, and client engagements using platforms such as Zoom.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams to align program efforts, strengthen client relationships, and support organizational priorities.
Support evolving program and organizational needs by taking initiative on new projects and responsibilities as needed.