Program Manager, Peer to Peer
As the Program Manager for Peer to Peer (P2P) at Platform Calgary, you will lead the strategy, execution, and scaling of a high-impact program that supports the full spectrum of our membership, from early-stage founders to C-suite leaders of scaling companies. Reporting to the VP of Programming & Innovation, you will be responsible for building Calgary into a global hub for innovation by managing complex funding streams (RIN and Scale AB) and fostering a collaborative environment for professional development across the tech ecosystem.
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Design and execute a tiered cohort model that supports startups and scaleups, ensuring alignment with RIN and Scale AB funding requirements.
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Lead outreach, scouting, and onboarding strategies to recruit participants from the Platform membership and alumni networks.
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Manage program operations, including facilitator recruitment, budget oversight, and the implementation of AI and automation to scale processes.
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Track and report program outcomes and KPIs (revenue growth, investment, jobs created) to satisfy stakeholder and funder metrics.
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Maintain funder compliance and stakeholder relationships, acting as a liaison between founders, partners, and internal teams.
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Champion IDEA initiatives and contribute to the strategic growth of the Calgary innovation ecosystem.
Must demonstrate:
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5–7 years of experience in program management, startup operations, or related ecosystem support roles.
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A degree in Business Administration, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Program development experience, or experience as a startup founder or early team member; ideally having run programs, coached startups, or been an entrepreneur.
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Project management experience — coordinating many moving pieces while keeping an eye on outcomes and staying within budget.
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Experience designing or segmenting programs across audience stages (early-stage founders through growth-stage / C-suite leaders).
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Comfort with grant compliance and reporting across multiple funders, including tracking eligibility and outcomes by segment.
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Experience managing multiple stakeholder groups including government, venture capital, angel investors, ecosystem partners and startups.
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Strong background in facilitation of larger groups and building communities based on empathy and inclusion.
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Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with teammates, founders, partners, members and others in the tech ecosystem.
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Competency in G-Suite, Asana, Slack, Eventbrite, HubSpot and Notion considered an asset.
