Venture Building Manager

Overview

The Venture Building Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of the venture building process from ideation through market validation and product launch. Working closely with venture leads, co-founders, and functional teams, this role drives operational execution, supports business model testing, and coordinates stakeholder engagement. The position ensures ventures progress smoothly through development stages by providing analytical, operational, and product management support.

Key Responsibilities

• Venture Development Execution
  • Support the venture building process from concept validation through MVP launch and early commercialization.
  • Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer interviews to inform venture direction.
  • Assist in developing financial models, business cases, and go-to-market strategies.
  • Coordinate MVP testing, gather market signals, and help iterate product-market fit.
• Stakeholder & Partner Engagement
  • Coordinate with internal teams, external partners, and co-founders to ensure smooth collaboration.
  • Prepare reports, presentations, and updates for senior leadership.
  • Support negotiations, partnership discussions, and vendor coordination.
• Venture Operations & Support
  • Monitor venture progress against milestones and report risks, dependencies, and blockers.
  • Provide operational support on urgent venture needs using structured problem-solving.
  • Assist in preparing ventures for carve-out or funding readiness (documentation, due diligence, etc.).
• Product & Technical Coordination
  • Work with product and tech teams to track development sprints and prioritize features.
  • Help ensure compliance with infrastructure, data, and security requirements.
  • Support in reviewing product scalability, user feedback, and technical issues.

Core Competencies

• Execution Focus: Strong ability to deliver on venture tasks with discipline and speed.
• Analytical Mindset: Skilled in market research, data analysis, and feasibility assessment.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and with external stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial Drive: Comfortable with ambiguity, eager to test and iterate.
• Operational Agility: Capable of problem-solving in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Technical Competencies

• Market Research & Analysis
• Business Modeling & Financial Basics
• Project & Portfolio Management
• Agile Product Development Support
• Go-to-Market Planning Assistance
• Venture Risk & Issue Tracking
• Stakeholder Reporting & Communication

Behavioural Competencies

• Results Orientation: Focused on achieving venture milestones.
• Initiative: Proactively supports tasks and identifies improvements.
• Adaptability: Flexible in fast-changing venture environments.
• Relationship Building: Builds rapport across diverse teams and partners.
• Resilience: Maintains focus under pressure.

Job Requirements Required Experience & Qualifications

• At least 2-4 years of experience in startups, venture building, consulting, or corporate innovation.
• Exposure to product development, market analysis, or business development.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with financial modeling, innovation frameworks, or agile tools is a plus.