Program Manager

WHO WE ARE:

Plug and Play Tech Center is the ultimate innovation platform, bringing together the best startups and the world's largest corporations to create the most meaningful connections that bring innovation to anyone, anywhere. We are on a mission to bring the benefits of Silicon Valley to all corners of the world. Each year, hundreds of entrepreneurs join our vertical-specific accelerator programs to team up with our corporate members or receive a direct investment from Plug and Play. Plug and Play has over 60 locations across the world and our corporate members include: Daimler, Prologis, PG&E, Nissan, Volvo, BP, Walmart, Nokia, Coca Cola, Doosan Bobcat, and over 500 more. Plug and Play's corporate members utilize Plug and Play to identify the best startups to meet their challenges. Plug and Play's proven investment track record includes Honey, Dropbox, Lending Club, Kustomer, Einride, and many more.

About The Role
Plug and Play Taiwan is building and scaling accelerator programs & corporate innovations that sit at the intersection of startups, corporates, investors, and government partners. As a Program Manager, you will play a central role in executing these programs end-to-end, ensuring high-quality delivery, strong stakeholder engagement, and an exceptional experience for participating startups. You will work closely with founders, corporate partners, and internal teams to ensure programs run smoothly while contributing to the continued build-out of Plug and Play's Taiwan office. This role requires a high degree of ownership and independent judgment, with the expectation that the Program Manager proactively identifies issues, proposes solutions, and drives execution without constant direction.

Key Responsabilities

• Accelerator Management & Program Operations (40%)

• Own the day-to-day execution of accelerator programs, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met

• Manage startup onboarding, program participation, and offboarding processes
• Coordinate workshops, mentor sessions, Expos, and program milestones

• Ensure a consistent, high-quality experience for participating startups and partners

• Stakeholder & Start-up Relationship Management (25%)

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for startups participating in the program

• Manage relationships with government partners
• Track startup engagement and flag risks or issues early to ensure program success

• Collect feedback and support continuous improvement of program design and execution

• Event Management & Execution (25%)

• Plan and execute program-related events, including Selection Days, Expos, and Alumni Gatherings

• Coordinate side events in support of business development and ecosystem engagement

• Manage event logistics, including venues, agendas, speaker coordination, and invitations

• Strategic Initiative (10%)

• Actively identify, design, and implement improvements to internal processes and execution standards as the Taiwan office scales

• Support cross-team coordination with Plug and Play global teams
• Identify operational gaps and propose practical improvements to increase efficiency and program quality

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 2–4 years of hands-on program management experience, ideally in startup ecosystems, accelerators, innovation programs, or fast-paced operating environments
• Strong strategic thinking combined with execution capability, with the ability to translate high-level objectives into effective programs
• A solid understanding of early-stage company dynamics, including founder needs, iteration cycles, and growth challenges
• Strong context-switching ability, comfortable managing multiple programs, stakeholders, and priorities in parallel
• A founder-first mindset, with genuine willingness to support startups through their growth journey
• High ownership and accountability, with attention to detail and follow-through
• Passion for building high-quality startup environments and contributing to entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Advanced English & Mandarin

Basic Qualifications

• Min. 2 years of professional experience in program management, operations, or project execution roles within one or more of the following environments:

• Startup accelerators or incubators

• Startups or early-stage companies

• Fast-paced corporate environment

• Demonstrated experience managing programs or complex projects end-to-end, including timelines, multiple stakeholders, and deliverables

• Fluency in both Mandarin and English, with the ability to work professionally in both languages on calls, in writing, and in meetings
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, managing multiple priorities and switching context effectively
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with proven attention to detail and follow-through

What You Will Get From This Role

• Global exposure across Plug and Play's international ecosystem, working closely with teams and partners in the U.S., Japan, Korea, and across APAC, while operating within a globally connected platform
• Real ownership and autonomy, with responsibility for driving programs end-to-end and the ability to shape how accelerator programs are designed and executed in Taiwan
• Direct, hands-on experience working with founders, supporting startups through critical stages of growth, iteration, and market engagement
• A front-row seat to corporate innovation and venture ecosystems, interacting with corporates, investors, and government partners across multiple industries
• All the CVs must be submitted in English.