Innovation Program Manager (Remote)

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,000 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Atlanta, Denver, Detroit, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Diego, San Francisco, and Scottsdale.  

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Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

About the Role:

The Innovation Program Manager will manage and oversee all aspects of Trace3’s Innovation Program.  This program includes Client Advisory Services, Venture Capital Connections & Relations, and Research.  This role will be responsible for programmatic aspects of the Innovation department which includes events, briefings, workshops, collateral distribution, venture and entrepreneur exposure.  This role will be responsible for delivering an exceptional experience for our clients as they experience all aspects of Trace3’s Innovation Program

What You’ll Do:

• Manage multiple, multi-stakeholder projects across the Innovation Program - Advisory Services, Venture Capital Connection & Research.
• Plan, organize & coordinate functions and projects relating to the operations of the Innovation programs
• Oversee innovation projects and programs to include task assignment, management, follow up and reporting.
• Serves as a central point of contact between account teams, venture firms, startups, and other team, other departments, and/or external constituencies on day-to-day programmatic, operational, and administrative matters; assists with seminars, meetings, special projects, and/or general problem resolution.
• Assist in the implementation of new process and procedures relating to all aspects of the Innovation Program
• Coordinate future evolution and direction of VC briefing program.
• Execute on business development activities and programs that involve our Venture and Entrepreneur partners.
• Implement briefing strategies to ensure goals and outcomes meet company, business partner and Innovation business goals.
• Participate in regular meetings with internal Account Teams and/or Technical team to achieve optimal work production.
• Identifying ways to improve client experiences; present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Schedule and manage all briefing meeting and event requirements including but not limited to: invitations, travel, catering requirements, audio visual, site inspections and selection, reconciliation, and program evaluation.
• Summarize and distribute briefing evaluations, prepare and collect all materials for briefing meetings, and prepare all customer documentation.
• Provide recommendations and suggestions for improvements in all aspects relating to increased performance.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications & Interests:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required.
• Minimum of 5 years of event planning experience.
• Experience with virtual event platform is a plus.
• Experience program managing multiple projects in an entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, excellent time management skills and able to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume, and evolving work environment.
• Analytical, quantitative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to approach customer requests with a proactive and consultative manner; listen and understand user requests and needs and effectively deliver.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel)

***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.