Senior Venture Manager, CDL-Toronto

at  University of Toronto

Date Posted: 02/06/2025
Req ID: 41586
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00046631

ABOUT US:

The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree focused on technology, commerce, economics, entrepreneurship, administration or management; or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
• Minimum five (5) years recent and related experience in external relations, strategic community development, business development, stakeholder relations and/or venture management, with a combination of project, program, and product management
• Significant customer service experience is required including confidence working with high performing teams and multiple stakeholders including senior technology executives and angel investors
• Significant experience in event planning and project coordination
• Demonstrated work experience in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with startups, technology companies, or venture capital is preferred, including a strong understanding of business models and drivers of success in startups
• Entrepreneurial and highly motivated with a strong interest in startups and venture capital
• Ability to handle ambiguity and work effectively in a complex, dynamic, and sophisticated organization
• Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and maturity in handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects or priorities simultaneously; strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Excellent computer skills including GSuite and Microsoft Office applications is required
• Advanced skills and knowledge of social media and emerging communications technologies (i.e. Slack, Airtable, Salesforce)

LIVED EXPERIENCE STATEMENT

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Fostering stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with project partners
• Fostering and maintaining relationships with existing and potential sponsors
• Conducting detailed data analysis to inform management decision making
• Analyzing statistical information to evaluate the performance of programs and/or partnerships
• Coordinating tasks for projects and other strategic initiatives with stakeholders
• Analyzing and documenting successes and adjustments to project implementation activities
• Implementing plans and process improvements for project activities
• Serving as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialists

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL BE:

• Communicator
• Goal oriented
• Motivated self-learner
• Proactive
• Self-directed
• Team player