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You will research and engage with Startups in the Automotive innovation ecosystem, identify opportunities to invest in and/or bring in for collaboration. The key objectives are zero fatalities and carbon neutrality. All investment and collaboration activities are based with these objectives in mind.
Summary:This global automotive company was named for its purpose: relentless determination to challenge convention and dream big. It’s here to support all the disruptive technologies we are working on behind the scenes as the company helps shape the mobility ecosystem of the future. Joining this company means you’ll be responsible for supercharging all business units within the global company, from R&D to new business development. This company’s open innovation program serves as catalysts to discover and experiment with new technologies and business concepts. As part of the team, you will help develop partnerships with and invest in innovators across all funding stages who seek to transform technology and business. You will be at the forefront of the company’s most innovative technologies.As the Program Manager for the West Coast region, you will engage with investors, entrepreneurs, and the innovation ecosystem to source unique and high-value emerging technology and business opportunities for investment, M&A and direct collaboration within the company. 70% of the work is outwardly facing and engaging with investors, entrepreneurs, startups, and large companies in the West Coast region of the US.Responsibilities:- Bring your combined experience in investment, venture capital, startups and engineering technology to dive into the startup innovation ecosystem to identify opportunities that we can invest in and/ or bring in for collaboration. The main focuses will be Automotive, Transportation, Mobility (large scale including Aerospace) and any areas to reduce carbon emissions.
- Actively discover investment, M&A and collaboration opportunities involving emerging and transformational technologies relevant to the company’s current and future business and products.
- Develop, broaden, and strengthen your network in the West Coast innovation ecosystems including Venture Capital (VC) Firms, Corporate Venture Capital (CVCs) Firms, startups, and related entities.
- Be the go-to team member on a large team with 2-3 technology vertical domains of interest.
- Candidates with experience and skillsets outlined below will be considered with any number years of experience (recent graduate with 1-2 years of experience upwards of 10+ years of experience).
- To be successful in this position, we’re seeking candidates with a unique blend of experience and background in investment, venture capital, startups and engineering technology.
- Ideal experience and knowledge will include automotive, transportation, mobility (large scale including aerospace) and any/ all areas to reduce the company’s carbon emissions.
- A strong work ethic is required to succeed in this fluid structure and work environment; excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to build a network in these areas of interest.
- Strategic investment and M&A in startup opportunities including a strong understanding in several technology verticals for initial due diligence assessment.
- Experience in corporate open innovation, venture investment and/or accelerator/incubator programs.
- Understanding of startups and VC or CVC process and ecosystem and have been a part of or have worked closely with such entities.
- Ability to successfully discover a high volume of unique and investible deal flow opportunities.
- Industry knowledge in one or more of the following domains: CASE (Connected, Automated, Shared and Electrified) Mobility, Smart City, Energy/Climate Tech and ability to conduct initial diligence in these areas.
- Passionate about leveraging new technologies to create new experiences and improve human mobility.
- Driven and proactive, with an ability to adapt to dynamic circumstances, and thrive even with ambiguity.
- Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA candidates preferred).
- Understanding of Japanese business culture and practices
- Corporate development and/or financial experience
- Formal Investment Due Diligence experience
- Master’s Degree or MBA
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