Program Manager (Contract)
Korea Innovation Center Washington DC (KIC DC)Job Description
Tech Frontier Program Manager (Contract)
[Job Type]
Contract
[Job Duration]
May 11 2026 – August 7 2026
[Job Title]
Tech Frontier Program Manager (Contract)
[Core Responsibilities]
- Assist the planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of startup accelerating programs, adhering to established program management methodologies.
- Collect and record program impact data, while providing regular program status updates, reports, and presentations to senior management.
- Act as a primary liaison for a branch of program stakeholders and coordinate in between to ensure the smooth and effective communication.
- Manage the day-to-day lifecycle of a designated cohort, ensuring all the sessions and milestones are being executed.
[Basic Qualifications]
- Bachelor’s degree
- Relevant work experience is not a requirement but will be considered favorably
- Bilingual in English and Korean equivalent to native fluency
- Microsoft Office/PC skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to self-learn, act on own initiative and work in a dynamic environment
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
- Time management, planning, and organization skills
- Proactive and tenacious work ethic
- Ability and willingness to travel, as needed – may be subject to three (3) weeks of work trip in the month of July
- Microsoft Office/PC skills
[Preferred Qualifications]
- Experience in start-up / technology commercialization field
- Understanding in lean start-up methodology and related acceleration program
[Pay Range]
- This position requires a minimum of 40 hours of work per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,200 to $1,400, depending on qualifications. The contractor must adhere to KIC DC’s standard operating hour. Additional hours possible upon request from KIC DC.
[Benefits]
- Bonus based on performance evaluation
[How to Apply]
Submit your resume through the application link.
This position will remain open until suitable candidates are filled.
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