Senior Startup Program Executive (6 Month Contract)

Informa PLC • Riyadh, Riyadh Province • Posted June 24, 2026

About the Role

Job Description

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened within the Investor & Startup Programs team for a Senior Startup Program Manager on a contractor basis. This is a senior, execution-focused role for an experienced program operator who can build and deliver startup programs with minimal oversight from initial curation through to on-ground execution across multiple events within the ISP portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Startup Program Strategy & Curation

  • Lead the end-to-end startup programme for assigned events, from positioning and outreach strategy through to final selection and onboarding.
  • Define and implement vetting frameworks appropriate to each event's audience and sector focus.
  • Manage and own the full startup application pipeline, including inbound applications, partner referrals and proactive outreach to relevant startup communities.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to align...