Sr Operations Program Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Open Date 03/10/2026 Requisition Number PRN44447B Job Title Operations Program Managers Working Title Senior Manager, Venture Development Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P4 - Advanced FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area President Department 00639 - VP for Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $90,000 - $110,000 Close Date 06/10/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

• Curate and manage a network of seasoned business leaders, strategic advisors, industry executives, and specialized support vendors.
• Align executive talent, board members, and domain-specific mentors with operational needs across our startup portfolio, ensuring companies have investable teams and experienced guidance at critical inflection points.
• Facilitate introductions and foster long-term relationships between startups and advisors to create an integrated support ecosystem.
• Represent the University's startup community at events, strengthening ties with entrepreneurs, strategic advisors, and funding sources, while elevating the profile and credibility of our ventures.

• Help startups craft compelling pitches, prepare investor materials, and get "deal-ready."
• Connect startups to appropriate funding opportunities.
• Cultivate relationships with local, regional, and national investors, including venture capital firms, angel investors, and strategic partners.

Minimum Qualifications Preferences

• Ability to understand and interpret technical or research-based information
• Track record of raising capital or supporting fundraising efforts for early-stage companies.
• Experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, startup operations, or technology commercialization.
• Strong network within the investor, startup, or corporate innovation community.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty inventors, entrepreneurs, and external partners.

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