About the job
Are you ready to carve out your career in the dynamic commercial real estate sector, utilizing your distinct skills and experiences? At Berkadia, we offer a welcoming environment where your unique contributions are appreciated and you can thrive. Our commitment to a culture of excellence ensures that you will feel empowered to make a meaningful impact while progressing in your career. Be Your Best Self. Be Berkadia.
The Program Manager – Corporate Development will play a pivotal role in driving the growth of Berkadia’s BeEngaged startup accelerator. This position is a blend of program leadership, ecosystem engagement, and strategic growth, facilitating collaboration among internal teams, clients, and startup partners. Reporting to the Director of Corporate Development, you will oversee the daily operations and evolution of the BeEngaged program, manage a pipeline of startup initiatives, and actively advocate for the program both within Berkadia and across the industry. This role demands an exceptionally organized, entrepreneurial individual capable of translating strategy into actionable results, managing multiple projects, and communicating effectively with diverse audiences.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
Program Development & Execution
- Supporting the design and implementation of BeEngaged programming (including pilots and startup engagement initiatives).
- Managing the program’s schedule (events, startup interactions, internal collaborations).
- Coordinating with internal teams and external partners.
- Handling intake and routing of startup opportunities and pilot requests.
- Developing scalable models for participation from producers and clients.
Marketing & Promotion
- Enhancing internal awareness and engagement with BeEngaged.
- Creating and managing a comprehensive marketing calendar.
- Overseeing content creation and messaging (presentations, emails, LinkedIn).
- Promoting the program to startups, partners, and wider industry audiences.
- Supporting events, demo days, and thought leadership initiatives.
Strategic Insights and Venture Enablement
- Researching emerging technologies and startup solutions aligned with Berkadia’s strategic goals.
- Assisting in defining pilot projects (including hypotheses, success criteria).
