About the job
Newlab has launched its innovative venture platform in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), empowered by a cross-ministry public-private partnership. Newlab KSA is committed to leveraging the ambitions of Vision 2030 to foster a robust startup ecosystem aimed at accelerating economic diversification and mitigating risks associated with scaling technologies for the global energy transition. Our platform is designed around four sector-specific Studios that will act as programmatic hubs, aligning industry and government partners, attracting startups, and spearheading targeted pilot and investment initiatives across four strategic growth sectors, commencing with Mining.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Program Manager who excels at managing complex technical and strategic programs while ensuring the highest quality standards and meticulous attention to detail. You will gracefully navigate timelines, budgets, and unforeseen challenges, becoming the vital link that connects startups with key industry and government stakeholders to create and implement pilot programs that validate essential technologies.
In this role, you will cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse array of internal and external stakeholders, including startup founders, regulators, investors, and industry experts, collaborating to design and execute intricate initiatives. You will assume multiple roles, researcher, strategist, relationship builder, and technical translator, leading in-depth interviews, co-design workshops, and concept development as necessary.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background combined with exceptional project management skills, enabling you to bridge the gap between technical research and innovation to inform strategic decisions and pilot designs. A robust technical foundation in energy, mining, mobility, or other relevant fields is a significant advantage.
