The Organization: MassChallenge

The Role: Program Manager

Location: Boston, MA

Reports to: Meg Green, Sr. Manager, Challenge Programs

Compensation: $65,000-70,000

MassChallenge is the global network for innovators who are working to solve massive challenges. We connect startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. Our mission is to equip bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and create meaningful change. Our mission is BIG, and thus we are a team that gives 100% every day. Our MC values ensure we stay true to our mission and our core beliefs.

Position Summary

MassChallenge is seeking a Cross-Functional Program Manager to lead and contribute to a variety of innovative programs, including a combination of Early Stage (including but not limited to Health and Climate tracks), and various Challenge Programs including Finance, Healthcare, Human Performance, and BlueTech, depending on needs and timelines of each program. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of managing projects across different sectors and be skilled at fostering collaboration and driving results in a dynamic environment.

Location
This role is hybrid and will be expected to work from the Boston office for at least two days per week, typically Tuesday and Thursday.

What You'll Do

• Manage and execute strategies for multiple programs and community stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Identify areas of friction for founders, judges, and mentors, and propose concrete solutions that work across programs.

• Serve as a liaison between startups, corporate partners, and internal teams to support program objectives.

• Organize and facilitate cross-program events (internal and external) and workshops to promote startup development and internal cohesion across programs.

• Oversee program logistics, operations, and resource allocation.

• Drive initiatives that support diversity, equity, and inclusion across all programs.

Who You Are & What You Bring

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in program management with a focus on cross-functional and multi-program collaboration.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage complex initiatives.

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a network in the startup and innovation ecosystem.

• A commitment to fostering an inclusive environment and supporting diverse entrepreneurs.

Who We Are

MassChallenge is the global network for innovators who are working to solve massive challenges. We connect startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. At MassChallenge we:

• Help entrepreneurs build the next generation of transformational businesses by connecting them with the resources, partnerships, and communities that help them launch, grow, and scale their startups.

• Help our partners build, grow, and evolve their corporate innovation practices.

• Leverage the power of entrepreneurship to strengthen global innovation ecosystems.

Why You Should Join Us

We believe working at MassChallenge is fulfilling because of the mission, challenging because of the pace and work, and rewarding because you get to build to the next step in your career here. When you join MassChallenge you join an incredible team and network of innovators and entrepreneurs, you take ownership over significant and strategically important projects, you focus on impact and output, and you help strengthen the global innovation ecosystem.

Our Core Values:

• Founder Mindset: Optimism, Tenacity, Love the Problem

• Connect & Collaborate: Empathy & Inclusion & Fun, Build Community, Connect the Dots

• Progress over Perfection: Build on experience, Fail Fast, Demonstrate Traction

Compensation

• MassChallenge offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment.

• Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and commensurate with skills and experience.

• For this position, the base salary range is $65,000- 70,000

• Internal equity considerations and the average salary of the peer range will be reviewed before making a final offer.

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MassChallenge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.