WHO WE ARE:

Beyondsoft is a leading mid-sized business IT and consulting company that combines modern technologies and proven methodologies to tailor solutions that move your business forward.

Our global head office is based in Singapore, and our team is made up of a diversely talented team of experts who thrive on innovation and pushing the bounds of technology to solve our customers’ most pressing challenges.

When it comes time to deliver, we set our sights on that sweet spot where brilliance, emerging technologies, best practices, and accountability converge. We have a global presence spanning four continents (North America, South America, Europe, and Asia). Our global network of talent and customer-centric engagement model enables us to provide top-quality services on an unprecedented scale.

WHAT WE’RE ABOUT:

We believe that collaboration, transparency, and accountability are the values that guide our business, our delivery, and our brand. Everyone has something to bring to the table, and we believe in working together with our peers and clients to leverage the best of one another in everything we do. When we proactively collaborate, business decisions become easier, innovation is greater, and outcomes are better.

Our ability to achieve our mission and live out our values depends upon a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture. So, we strive to foster a workplace where people have the respect, support, and voice they deserve, where innovative ideas flourish, and where people can unleash their brilliance. For more information regarding DEI at Beyondsoft, please go to https://www.beyondsoft.com/diversity/.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR REMOTE POSITIONS:

For remote positions, all candidates must complete a video screen with our corporate recruiting team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Incubator Operations & Ecosystem Program Manager will support the day-to-day operations, ecosystem programs, and market-facing initiatives of the Microsoft Strategic Incubator.

This role focuses on building and engaging the VC / PE and Startup ecosystem, delivering high-quality market and ecosystem events, and driving cross-functional programs from planning through execution.
The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience working with VC / PE, Startups, incubators, accelerators, or the broader innovation ecosystem, as well as proven experience independently planning and delivering external-facing market or ecosystem events.

The role requires strong ownership, stakeholder management, and the ability to independently drive programs in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and incomplete information.

Key Responsibilities
1. VC / Startup Ecosystem Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with VC / PE firms, Startups, incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurship organizations, and other innovation ecosystem partners.
• Support the identification, engagement, and ongoing relationship management of high-potential Startups.
• Understand the needs of investors and entrepreneurs and connect them with relevant business, technology, market, and ecosystem resources.
• Support collaboration with investment institutions, Startup Engagement initiatives, and cross-ecosystem programs.
• Stay informed on emerging trends across AI, Cloud, enterprise technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture investment to support ecosystem programs, event themes, and Startup engagement.

2. Marketing & Ecosystem Event Execution

• Independently plan and execute market and ecosystem events targeting Startups, VC / PE firms, investors, founders, and innovation communities.
• Deliver a variety of activities such as executive roundtables, closed-door sessions, Workshops, Roadshows, industry networking events, and Startup ecosystem programs.
• Own end-to-end event delivery, including event planning, agenda and content design, speaker and guest coordination, partner engagement, vendor coordination, onsite execution, documentation, and post-event follow-up.
• Coordinate internal teams, Startups, investment institutions, ecosystem partners, and external vendors to ensure high-quality and timely delivery.
• Drive post-event engagement and follow-up to support continued ecosystem collaboration.

3. Program & Stakeholder Management

• Independently manage programs with limited supervision, from requirement clarification and planning through execution and final delivery.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, status updates, and action items.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, drive decisions, resolve issues, and ensure action items are closed.
• Proactively identify project risks, dependencies, and blockers and coordinate resources to resolve them.
• Effectively prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to changing requirements in a fastpaced environment.
• Take ownership of overall program quality and delivery outcomes.

4. Internal Process & Vendor Coordination

• Support internal operational and procurement processes required for ecosystem programs and events.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to ensure required information and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Support Quotation, SOW, internal approval, PO, procurement, and vendor management processes where required.
• Track budget, procurement progress, and vendor delivery status to minimize operational impact on project timelines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in ecosystem programs, market events, Startup ecosystem, VC / PE, incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurship services, consulting, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience in the VC / PE and Startup ecosystem, with a solid understanding of investors, Startups, incubators, accelerators, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
• Proven experience independently planning and delivering external-facing market or ecosystem events from concept through execution and follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with investment institutions, Startups, founders, and ecosystem partners.
• Strong program/project management and execution capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong Stakeholder Management and cross-functional communication skills.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to make sound decisions and drive execution in a fast-changing environment with incomplete information.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with Microsoft or Microsoft-related programs and ecosystem initiatives.
• Familiarity with Microsoft internal operational or approval processes.
• Experience with PO, procurement, Quotation, SOW, or vendor management.
• Experience in AI, Cloud, enterprise technology, Developer, Partner, or Innovation Ecosystem programs.

Beyondsoft provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, and the full employee lifecycle up through and including termination.