Senior Venture Manager, CDL-Toronto

Job title:

Senior Venture Manager, CDL-Toronto

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 02/06/2025
Req ID: 41586
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00046631Description:About us:The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.Your opportunity:Creative Destruction Lab (“CDL”), originated at the Universityof Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, is one of the world’s premier seed stage programs for massively scalable science-based ventures. The program has created more than $35 billion in equity in less than twelve years targeting companies that have the potential to transform our social, industrial, and economic landscape. Its mission is to accelerate the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind. CDL is a global program with sites at Paris, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Calgary, Halifax, Seattle, Wisconsin, Estonia, Melbourne and Berlin.The program’s objective-setting process enhances the performance of technical founders who learn from the insights of experienced entrepreneurs, increasing their probability of success. Each stream within each CDL site hosts a series of 4 annual objective-setting sessions that are the primary mechanisms by which the program is delivered. CDL sessions are complex, full-day events that may be hosted virtually or in person andthat bring together participating startups, mentors, partners, and business students. At the end of each annual program cycle, CDL hosts an annual event called Super Session that brings together graduating startups as well as mentors, partners, and students from across the CDL network.As the Senior Venture Manager, you will be responsible for leading activities around venture management, communications and resource mobilization. You will oversee and assist the development and implementation of CDL strategies that enhance the brand and reputation of the Rotman School through CDL-Toronto.Your responsibilities will include:

• Fostering stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with project partners
• Fostering and maintaining relationships with existing and potential sponsors
• Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making
• Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
• Analyzing and documenting successes and adjustments to project implementation activities
• Implementing plans and process improvements for project activities
• Serving as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialists

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree focused on technology, commerce, economics, entrepreneurship, administration or management; or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years recent and related experience in external relations, strategic community development, business development, stakeholder relations and/or venture management, with a combination of project, program, and product management
• Significant customer service experience is required including confidence working with high performing teams and multiple stakeholders including senior technology executives and angel investors
• Significant experience in event planning and project coordination
• Demonstrated work experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with startups, technology companies, or venture capital is preferred, including a strong understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups
• Entrepreneurial and highly motivated with a strong interest in startups and venture capital
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work effectively in a complex, dynamic, and sophisticated organization
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and maturity in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously; strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills including GSuite and Microsoft Office applications is required
• Advanced skills and knowledge of social media and emerging communications technologies (i.e. Slack, Airtable, Salesforce)

Assets (Nonessential):

• Experience in sales; a deep understanding of CRMs

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Motivated self-learner
• Proactive
• Self-directed
• Team player

Notes:This is a 2-year TERM position.Closing Date: 02/14/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 — $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Jen SalernoLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Expected salary

$84813 per year

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 23:00:49 GMT

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