The Center Manager position is essential for strengthening BLOCK71 Indonesia's strategic position within the broader BLOCK71 ASEAN network and NUS Enterprise ecosystem. As a vital node in Indonesia's entrepreneurial landscape, this role will drive both operational excellence and strategic initiatives to enhance BLOCK71 Indonesia's impact and influence.
The position will be instrumental in :
- Deepening BLOCK71 Indonesia's integration with the local startup ecosystem
- Executing strategic initiatives aligned with NUS Enterprise's regional objectives
- Ensuring operational efficiency and program effectiveness
- Building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
- Advancing BLOCK71's mission of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Indonesia
This leadership role is critical for maximizing BLOCK71 Indonesia's potential as a cornerstone of both the Indonesian startup ecosystem and the broader BLOCK71 ASEAN network. Through effective management and strategic direction, the Center Manager will strengthen BLOCK71's position as a catalyst for entrepreneurial growth and innovation in the region.
The Centre Lead will be responsible for overall coordination of BLOCK71 programmes in Indonesian Centres with NUS and other BLOCK71 locations. The Manager will work alongside the existing incubation teams in Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung, and Yogyakarta, Singapore and other BLOCK71 Centres, and be primarily responsible for :
1. Providing oversight of BLOCK71 programmes in the assigned locations
2. Incubation related :
Helping market and establish BLOCK71 incubation and related programmes in assigned locationsAssessing suitability of startups for BLOCK71 Incubation programmeOnboarding startups into the incubation programmeAccount managing startups within the incubation programmeManaging incubation & other support programmes for the startups3. Ecosystem development related :
Establishing active engagement and partnerships with local universities, government agencies, corporates, investors, and other partnersEngaging the communities by creating a robust content calendar for our social media and email channels including coming up with innovative content, writing posts and scheduling contentCurate and cultivate participation among our internal and external communities and increase engagement and followership across the BLOCK71 brandsOrganize & support BLOCK71 signature eventsHost visits from both foreign and local delegationsThis role is based in Indonesia.
Requirements
Degree holder with at least 5 years of relevant experienceProficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia to manage Indonesian stakeholdersAble to understand and evaluate technologies, products and business ideasEntrepreneurial mindset and passionate about entrepreneurship & innovationInterest in portfolio management (startup investments), prior experience would be an advantageFamiliar with Jakarta startup sceneStrong outgoing personality