Senior Innovation Manager

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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Volta Full time

Joint Volta's team as Senior Innovation Manager

At Volta, we are dedicated to helping startups in Atlantic Canada take the risks needed to build incredibly valuable companies. We believe startups that become sustainable businesses have the potential to make a positive impact on the world, and our mission is to help them drastically improve their odds of doing just that.

Our support for early-stage technology startups revolves around three pillars: Team, Traction, and Technology. We prioritize human-level support, fostering a vibrant startup community with peer-to-peer opportunities and events to help teams navigate their journey. We offer a data-driven methodology and tailored support framework, including coaching, expert advisors, and advanced technology and AI tools to foster efficient progress and effective risk management.

We are offering a role at the heart of Atlantic Canada's startup ecosystem, with significant potential to impact the success and growth of startups. When growing our team, we seek out individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who value innovative thinking, working cooperatively and who don't think twice when it comes to rolling up their sleeves to get the job done

More on the Senior Innovation Manager role:

Reporting to the Chief Innovation Officer, the Senior Innovation Manager plays a critical role in the development and smooth operation of Volta's technology platform and startup support model.

This full-time, hybrid, Halifax based position will be responsible for pathfinding and screening new startup applications, guiding them through initial data and evidence collection to ensure their readiness for coaching and residency. Additionally, the role involves enhancing operational efficiency and user experience, focusing specifically on technology improvements, ongoing development, and day-to-day bug fixes to ensure optimal uptime for all stakeholders. This is a product management role where user feedback from our coaches, advisors, and founders is critical in driving the execution of ongoing improvements, all aligned with Volta's overall product vision.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Startup Pathfinding & Screening: Conduct initial screening and interviews of potential startups, guiding them through the pathfinding process, including onboarding and initial data and evidence collection, ensuring their readiness for coaching and residency.
  • Technology Improvement & Development: Lead the ongoing refinement and development of Volta's technology platform, focusing on operational efficiency, user experience, and bug fixes to ensure optimal uptime for all stakeholders.
  • User Feedback Integration: Actively gather and integrate feedback from coaches, advisors, and founders to drive continuous improvement and alignment with Volta's product vision.
  • Collaboration & Support: Work closely with the CEO and CINO to support the strategic objectives of Volta, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with the overall goals of the organization.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated experience in startup environments and product management, with a preference for those who have led product development.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in the startup sector, ideally as a founder or in a leadership role, with a track record of growth and success.
  • Skilled in running market-driven experiments and leveraging data for early-stage technology startups.
  • Experience in coaching or mentoring within a startup ecosystem is highly valued.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Asana, Excel, ChatGPT, and Airtable is desirable.
  • Excellent communicator with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Ready to Join us?

In addition to offering a dynamic and inclusive work environment, Volta offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits. If you feel you could be a great fit to join our team, please forward your CV and cover letter with the heading "Senior Innovation Manager" in the subject line of your email to:

Attention: Human Resources
Volta Labs Inc.
Argyle Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3N8

Closing date for priority selection is April 26, 2024, however we will continue to accept resumes after this date until the position is filled.

Individual accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Volta is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply

We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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