Overview
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The Senior Manager of Venture Development is responsible for overseeing and driving the end-to-end execution of the venture building process—from white-space ideation to product launch and fundraising. Acting as an interim CEO for select ventures, the role provides strategic and hands-on leadership across business model design, product development, market validation, and investor readiness. This position also plays a central role in stakeholder management, venture operations, and technical execution, ensuring that all aspects of each venture are managed with discipline, innovation, and strategic foresight.
Key Responsibilities
- Venture Building Process Design : Lead the implementation of the venture building process from early ideation through to carve-out or scale. Serve as interim CEO for ventures during their early stages, responsible for cross-functional leadership and decision-making. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define and refine each venture's strategic direction. Ensure alignment of venture strategy with Takamol’s broader innovation goals and portfolio roadmap.
- Venture Development : Evaluate and develop venture concepts with co-founders and functional teams. Analyze business models, revenue streams, and customer feedback across different industries. Lead market analysis, MVP testing, and the development of go-to-market strategies. Support hypothesis testing and iterate based on market signals and operational feedback.
- Stakeholder Management : Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and external co-founders. Manage partnership agreements and serve as the primary point of contact for external collaboration. Provide strategic updates and insights on the competitive landscape to the Venture Building Director.
- Venture Support & Oversight : Provide responsive support to address urgent venture needs using creative problem-solving and agile decision-making. Ensure key deliverables are met throughout the venture lifecycle and report progress to leadership. Oversee carve-out planning and assist in preparing ventures for funding, including documentation and due diligence.
- Product & Technical Development : Guide agile product development and prioritize product features in alignment with business strategy. Work with tech teams to address challenges related to infrastructure, security, and regulatory compliance. Apply modern tech stacks, open-source tools, and agile methodologies to support efficient venture execution. Engage in architecture and software development decisions to ensure product scalability and robustness.
- Core Competencies and Technical & Behavioral Competencies : See below for detailed lists of competencies relevant to this role.
Core Competencies
Strategic Leadership : Ability to lead new ventures with vision and structure.Innovation Management : Expertise in driving ideation through to commercialization.Business Acumen : Strong grasp of financial, market, and operational levers.Technology Expertise : Competence in managing tech-driven ventures and agile teams.Team Leadership : Able to lead cross-functional and high-performance teams.Analytical Thinking : Skilled in critical analysis and venture feasibility assessments.Technical Competencies
Market Analysis & Business ModelingPortfolio & Project ManagementFinancial Planning & Equity ValuationVenture Risk ManagementAgile Product Development & ArchitectureFundraising Strategy & Capital ReadinessGo-to-Market PlanningNegotiation & Stakeholder EngagementInnovation Platforms and Corporate Venture ToolsBehavioural Competencies
Results Orientation : Focused on delivering ventures with measurable impact.Initiative : Proactive leadership and ability to operate autonomously.Adaptability : Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced environments.Relationship Management : Builds trust and alignment across diverse stakeholders.Entrepreneurial Mindset : Seeks opportunity, iterates quickly, and embraces risk.Resilience : Maintains focus and problem-solving capability under pressure.Job Requirements
Required Experience & Qualifications
Minimum of 9 years’ experience, with at least 3 years in a startup, corporate innovation lab, or entrepreneurial environment.Proven track record in venture building, business development, and delivering financial results.Strong background in project management, venture operations, and fundraising.Experience in financial modeling, valuation, private equity, or VC investment.Demonstrated success in managing multi-stakeholder environments and complex negotiations.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.Knowledge of forecasting models, quantitative analysis, and innovation frameworks is an advantage.Seniority level
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