Senior Program Manager, Health & Venture Innovation

FedTech•Dover, DE

11d•$112,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

FedTech is seeking a Senior Program Manager to establish its presence in Delaware and lead a statewide health innovation program. This role will support early-stage health technology companies through acceleration, commercialization, and venture support. As the first FedTech hire in Delaware, this individual will build relationships within the Delaware health innovation ecosystem and help shape FedTech's regional growth and impact. The role involves leading accelerator programs, managing budgets, overseeing operations, advising startups, and contributing to new program development.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in innovation programs, accelerators/studios, startups, entrepreneurial support organizations, or healthcare innovation.
Experience working with health technology, healthcare systems, public health, or related health innovation ecosystems.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize client needs and align program design and execution with organizational 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.
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, collaboration, and AI tools, with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adopt new technologies.
Highly organized, adaptable, and growth-oriented, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to continuous learning.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain a network of Delaware partners, sources, and collaborators to support program delivery, cohort sourcing, and follow-on opportunities.
Organize events and engagement opportunities that connect innovators, industry leaders, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders.
Represent FedTech at regional convenings, conferences, and partner events to build the organization’s credibility and visibility in Delaware.
Lead the accelerator program end to end for a cohort of early-stage health technology companies.
Oversee program budgets, fund administration, project scoping, and staffing, ensuring resources are managed effectively and costs are reasonable, documented, and compliant.
Manage day-to-day program operations and stakeholder engagement, including technical due diligence, program coordination, mentoring, guest speakers, and immersion experiences.
Lead the design and delivery of incubation programs for early-stage ventures, identifying opportunities to support commercialization in target markets.
Support cross-functional initiatives that improve program processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
Anticipate program and portfolio challenges, using data and insights to inform decisions and proactively address risks.
Contribute to the design, testing, and refinement of new programs and offerings, incorporating customer insights and continuous improvement.
Advise deep tech startups on business model development and commercialization strategies.
Participate in professional development to strengthen expertise in role-specific areas.