Innovation Depot · 5 hours ago
Program Manager
Birmingham, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expInnovation Depot is seeking a Program Manager to support their programmatic strategy and member community-building goals. This role involves building relationships with members, coordinating program operations, and tracking engagement outcomes to enhance the founder experience.
Business DevelopmentIncubatorsVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Build relationships with Innovation Depot members and connect them to resources that accelerate growth during their time in the building
Serve as a welcoming, high-trust point of contact for founder questions and program inquiries
Support the member experience through proactive outreach, communication, and community touch points
Support implementation and operations of Voltage and Boost, working closely with internal staff and external partners to ensure a high-quality founder experience
Help recruit founders into the right pathways, ensure follow-through, and track participation and progress
Coordinate program logistics (calendars, sessions, speaker/mentor scheduling, materials, room setup, run-of-show execution)
Support program communications to founders, mentors, and partners (email, Slack, event reminders)
Help build and maintain the Depot’s mentor network (recruiting, onboarding, scheduling)
Create and nurture relationships with mentors, sponsors, investors, operators, and ecosystem partners
Build strategic relationships with other startup and entrepreneurial support organizations across the region
Track program engagement and outcomes using tools and processes (CRM, Airtable, spreadsheets, dashboards, etc.)
Maintain accurate program and member data, ensuring clean systems and consistent reporting
Identify operational gaps and propose improvements that reduce friction for founders and make programs run smoother
Serve as an alumni coordinator for founders who graduate from Innovation Depot programs
Maintain light-touch engagement and pathways for alumni to mentor, share wins, and stay connected
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
3+ years experience working with startups, accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurship programs, or ecosystem organizations
Strong facilitation skills—comfortable commanding a room, public speaking, and community-building
Exceptional computer skills; experience with CRMs and database systems preferred (and tools like Slack and Airtable)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and operational follow-through
Outgoing, friendly, and service-oriented
Team-oriented with a history of working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Benefits
Health, dental, and life insurance coverage
Retirement plan with matching
Paid time off
Relaxed and casual dress environment
Exposure to many dynamic companies and successful entrepreneurs
Company
Innovation Depot
Innovation Depot is a technology center and business incubation program that focuses on developing emerging biotechnology/life science,
2-10 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Innovation Depot has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brooke Gillis
Chief Executive Officer
Drew Honeycutt
CEO
Recent News
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2025-06-02
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