TechBuffalo · 18 hours ago
PowerUpTech Program Manager
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yrTechBuffalo is a nonprofit talent-driven economic development organization focused on building a sustainable tech ecosystem in Western New York. They are seeking a PowerUpTech Program Manager to lead the execution and strategic evolution of their internship and early-career talent program, ensuring it meets the needs of both participants and employers.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Own the execution and evolution of PowerUpTech as a year-round talent system – including extensions of recruitment, candidate preparedness, mentorship, and a digital platform to host it all
Translate TechBuffalo’s talent strategy into clear program design, timelines, and participant experiences
Identify gaps, friction points, and opportunities across the talent journey and proactively design improvements
Ensure PowerUpTech remains scalable, employer-relevant, and aligned with regional workforce needs
Oversee the participant experience from application through placement, mentoring, and post-program alumni outcomes
Design and manage a mentoring framework that supports interns and early-career talent beyond the summer experience
Identify best practices for engagement, support, and retention – and operationalize them across cohorts
Ensure participants receive clear communication, meaningful support, and access to opportunity
Manage employer participation, from orientation through program completion, creating a loop they are excited to opt back into
Surface employer needs, behaviors, and constraints to inform program design and platform features
Partner with the Engagement team to align employer recruitment, readiness, expectations, and outcomes
Serve as a core feedback loop between PowerUpTech operations and TechBuffalo’s talent platform
Inform platform design by translating real-world program needs, employer behavior, and participant feedback into actionable insights
Collaborate cross-functionally to test, refine, and improve tools that support program delivery
Track and analyze program metrics including participation, conversion, retention, and employer satisfaction
Identify and document best practices across employers, institutions, cohorts, and competitive regions
Contribute to internal reporting, funder updates, and strategic planning with data-informed insights
Ensure accurate and consistent data entry across internal systems
Work closely with Communications & Engagement to support storytelling, events, and employer-facing materials
Collaborate with partners across education, workforce, and industry to strengthen alignment and outcomes
Support orientations, workshops, convenings, and ecosystem touchpoints tied to PowerUpTech
Qualification
Required
Strategic and highly organized mindset
Experience in program management
Ability to manage the full lifecycle of a program
Experience in operational execution and continuous improvement
Strong communication skills
Ability to work closely with students, colleges, universities, employers, and ecosystem partners
Experience in designing and managing participant experiences
Ability to track and analyze program metrics
Experience in collaborating cross-functionally
Ability to identify gaps and opportunities in program design
Experience in employer engagement and recruitment
Ability to translate talent strategy into program design
Experience in mentoring frameworks
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
Retirement plan with match.
Flexible PTO and hybrid schedule.
Professional development opportunities.
Access to the 43North Foundation network and Buffalo’s innovation ecosystem.
Company
TechBuffalo
TechBuffalo is a non-profit centered represent and collaborate with diverse and hard-working groups.
Founded in 2017
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Sarah Tanbakuchi
President & CEO
Randy Harris 🏒
Co-Founder
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