Sr. Manager, Strategy & Growth

Newlab Careers•New York, NY

2h•$120,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Newlab is a global venture platform accelerating the commercialization of critical technologies through a place-based model. We operate five (5) commercialization hubs anchored by public-private partnerships in strategic geographies worldwide: Brooklyn, NY (USA); Detroit, MI (USA); New Orleans, LA (USA); Montevideo, Uruguay; and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Newlab is recruiting a dynamic Sr. Manager to serve as a force multiplier for the Strategy team as we continue to expand globally. The Sr. Manager of Strategy & Growth will help shape and execute our growth strategy by leading research on potential new locations and directly supporting new market development efforts. The ideal candidate pairs strategic rigor with hands-on execution, translating analysis into actionable strategies and driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to outcomes. This position is in-person in our Brooklyn Navy Yard location.

Requirements

6-9+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, economic development, management consulting, public-private partnerships, or a related field.
Proven experience leading research and analysis projects that inform investment or expansion decisions.
Strong research skills and ability to rapidly synthesize large amounts of information into actionable business strategies
Hands-on experience with RFP development, proposal writing, and/or competitive submissions
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling materials for senior leaders and external audiences
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
High EQ; able to detect subtext and translate it into actionable insights that drive decisionmaking
Strong bias for action and desire to take ownership of work while being team-oriented
Low ego, high-integrity, and strong desire to win

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating or launching new markets, regions, or physical locations
Familiarity with public-sector processes, economic development incentives, or federally and state-funded programs
Experience working in or with industrial innovation, startup ecosystems, and/or large-scale public-private project development
Exposure to early and/or growth stage startups and deep founder empathy

Responsibilities

Lead rapid analysis of inbound market development opportunities to drive first-gate decision-making
Proactively build a market expansion pipeline by identifying and analyzing high-potential new locations aligned with Newlab’s sectors of focus
Lead research and comparative analysis on potential new locations based on key factors including industry-led technology potential, policy and funding landscape, competitive dynamics, and potential risks
Synthesize analysis into clear market theses to drive internal decision-making and business case development
Maintain a structured geographic expansion pipeline, tracking opportunities from early exploration through go/no-go decisions
Drive internal coordination to ensure all opportunities are advancing at pace and team time is being allocated effectively based on strategic and growth priorities
Liaise with Finance and Biz Ops teams to integrate pipeline data into broader business and board/investor reporting
Develop strategic narratives that translate market theses into persuasive materials (decks, memos, budget narratives) tailored to public and private-sector audiences
Support the capital and partnership formation strategy for prospective location deals
Lead RFI/RFP submissions by coordinating inputs across internal teams and external partners to deliver timely, high-quality responses
Project manage market development initiatives setting timelines, developing and managing workplans, tracking risks/dependencies, and drive accountable execution across internal
Serve as primary liaison to key external stakeholders, managing communications and information flows, coordinating inputs, and ensuring consistent strategic alignment
Support engagement model design with strategic industry, academic and other region-specific stakeholders that could be core, founding partners in Newlab’s prospective location platform
Synthesize research, stakeholder input, and market signals into actionable recommendations that can be applied to improve internal processes and support rapid decision-making
Support the development of repeatable frameworks, tools, and templates to improve how the organization evaluates new locations and market opportunities
Monitor market and policy trends in relevant industries and geographies to inform long-term growth strategy and/or identify opportunities to develop centralized initiatives that can drive growth across existing and new locations