Newlab is a global venture platform accelerating the commercialization of critical technologies through a place-based model. We operate five (5) commercialization hubs anchored by public-private partnerships in strategic geographies worldwide: Brooklyn, NY (USA); Detroit, MI (USA); New Orleans, LA (USA); Montevideo, Uruguay; and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Newlab is recruiting a dynamic Sr. Manager to serve as a force multiplier for the Strategy team as we continue to expand globally. The Sr. Manager of Strategy & Growth will help shape and execute our growth strategy by leading research on potential new locations and directly supporting new market development efforts. The ideal candidate pairs strategic rigor with hands-on execution, translating analysis into actionable strategies and driving complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to outcomes.
This position is in-person in our Brooklyn Navy Yard location. 

Role & Responsibilities

Market research and analysis

• Lead rapid analysis of inbound market development opportunities to drive first-gate decision-making
• Proactively build a market expansion pipeline by identifying and analyzing high-potential new locations aligned with Newlab’s sectors of focus
• Lead research and comparative analysis on potential new locations based on key factors  including industry-led technology potential, policy and funding landscape, competitive dynamics, and potential risks  
• Synthesize analysis into clear market theses to drive internal decision-making and business case development 

Pipeline management  

• Maintain a structured geographic expansion pipeline, tracking opportunities from early exploration through go/no-go decisions
• Drive internal coordination to ensure all opportunities are advancing at pace and team time is being allocated effectively based on strategic and growth priorities
• Liaise with Finance and Biz Ops teams to integrate pipeline data into broader business and board/investor reporting

RFP and proposal development 

• Develop strategic narratives that translate market theses into persuasive materials (decks, memos, budget narratives) tailored to public and private-sector audiences
• Support the capital and partnership formation strategy for prospective location deals
• Lead RFI/RFP submissions by coordinating inputs across internal teams and external partners to deliver timely, high-quality responses

Project management & Cross-functional / stakeholder coordination 

• Project manage market development initiatives setting timelines, developing and managing workplans, tracking risks/dependencies, and drive accountable execution across internal  
• Serve as primary liaison to key external stakeholders, managing communications and information flows, coordinating inputs, and ensuring consistent strategic alignment
• Support engagement model design with strategic industry, academic and other region-specific stakeholders that could be core, founding partners in Newlab’s prospective location platform

Internal continuous improvement

• Synthesize research, stakeholder input, and market signals into actionable recommendations that can be applied to improve internal processes and support rapid decision-making
• Support the development of repeatable frameworks, tools, and templates to improve how the organization evaluates new locations and market opportunities
• Monitor market and policy trends in relevant industries and geographies to inform long-term growth strategy and/or identify opportunities to develop centralized initiatives  that can drive growth across existing and new locations 

Qualifications

Required

• 6-9+ years of experience in strategy, corporate development, economic development, management consulting, public-private partnerships, or a related field.
• Proven experience leading research and analysis projects that inform investment or expansion decisions.
• Strong research skills and ability to rapidly synthesize large amounts of information into actionable business strategies 
• Hands-on experience with RFP development, proposal writing, and/or competitive submissions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex analysis into clear, compelling materials for senior leaders and external audiences
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, workstreams and deadlines simultaneously
• High EQ; able to detect subtext and translate it into actionable insights that drive decisionmaking  
• Strong bias for action and desire to take ownership of work while being team-oriented
• Low ego, high-integrity, and strong desire to win

Preferred

• Experience evaluating or launching new markets, regions, or physical locations
• Familiarity with public-sector processes, economic development incentives, or federally and state-funded programs
• Experience working in or with industrial innovation, startup ecosystems, and/or large-scale public-private project development  
• Exposure to early and/or growth stage startups and deep founder empathy

What Success Looks Like

• A targeted pipeline of geographic expansion opportunities with strong underlying analysis.
• High-quality, competitive RFP responses and market development materials that directly advance growth objectives 
• Improved internal processes and tools for evaluating new markets and locations.

Compensation

• $120,000-$160,000 per year
• Eligible for bonus program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• In-office perks 

EEO employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

The Senior Manager, Startup Localization advances Newlab New Orleans’ mission to attract, retain and scale early and growth-stage physical technology startups in Louisiana. This execution-oriented role works hands-on with startups to understand their technical and commercial needs, and partners closely with regional stakeholders to translate those needs into viable localization pathways, including pilots, demonstrations, and first-of-a-kind commercial deployments. You will help startups navigate across regional partners to accelerate their market entry and project development milestones by supporting activities such as site selection, securing incentives, and identifying local supply chain partners.

The ideal candidate will be technically fluent, highly-organized, and have a strong understanding of startup commercialization barriers. You must be comfortable working across startups, industry stakeholders, regulatory authorities, infrastructure sites, and economic development partners. Direct experience in technology commercialization and/or project development across the Newlab New Orlean’ prioritized focus areas including carbon management & utilization, industrial decarbonization and efficiency, advanced fuels, and shipping and maritime logistics is a plus.

The role is deeply place-based and requires regular engagement with industrial site partners, government stakeholders, and local partners across Louisiana. Knowledge of the local ecosystem is a plus. This role is in person and will be based out of Newlab New Orleans and reports directly to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities 

Startup attraction and localization support

• Support the sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding of startups with Newlab’s global membership and commercialization teams, aligned with Newlab New Orleans’ platform focus areas
• Serve as a primary point of contact for startups as they explore Louisiana-based market entry, including pilots, demonstrations, or early deployment opportunities
• Support technical and project-level diligence on startups to assess defensibility and viability of local deployment
• Work with startup members to map commercialization and supply chain requirements 

and identify where Newlab can provide targeted support to de-risk market entry and scale-up

• Help translate startup technical requirements (e.g. power, heat, water, siting, feedstocks, permitting considerations) into feasible local deployment pathways
• Coordinate site visits, technical scoping discussions, and early feasibility assessments with startups and regional ecosystem partners

Economic development and stakeholder engagement

• Engage regularly with state and local economic development organizations, workforce partners, and public agencies to maintain a strong understanding of relevant policies, programs, incentives, funding mechanisms, and other relevant public resources 
• Provide hands-on support to help startup members navigate, identify, and unlock   incentives, grants, and other public-sector resources to accelerate commercialization and/or project development outcomes  
• Serve as a translational layer between startup members and regional stakeholders; help  prepare materials for key meetings, site discussions, and/or public-private working sessions

Technical and ecosystem coordination

• Maintain an index of key sites, supply chain partners, and other key resources that can be activated for specific startup / project attraction opportunities  
• Work with utilities, site owners, industrial partners, and infrastructure providers to align startup needs with available assets
• Identify and document gaps in infrastructure or resources that could impact startup attraction and commercialization outcomes
• Support the identification and activation of shared infrastructure, demonstration sites, and pilot-ready facilities across the region
• Track and document technical assumptions, constraints, and deployment requirements for startup projects to inform the development of policies and public-private funding mechanisms 

Platform reporting, data tracking and project management

• Support location-based reporting by aggregating key data and insights tied to startup attraction, localization, and deployment activity  
• Support the development of repeatable localization playbooks including key database frameworks, templates, and internal processes 
• Contribute to market research on technology trends, regional competitiveness, and Louisiana’s value proposition for physical technology startups
• Collaborate closely with Commercialization, Membership, and Operations teams to ensure Platform capacity and resources are aligned to support startup localization and scale-up

Attributes and Skills 

• Builder mentality with demonstrated founder empathy and understanding of technology commercialization, including a track record of working with early-stage startups
• Technical fluency and comfort engaging on topics such as energy systems, industrial processes, infrastructure requirements, or regulated environments
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in place-based economic development and startup-driven industrial innovation
• Experience building and managing relationships with diverse public and private sector stakeholders 
• Deep network across the Louisiana and the broader Gulf South with an intrinsic understanding of business and cultural norms in the region
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate and deliver within a fast-paced environment  

Experience

• 5-7 years of experience
• Experience working with or for venture-backed startups 
• Familiarity with Louisiana’s industrial, energy, maritime, or manufacturing ecosystems
• Exposure to pilot projects, demonstrations, or first-of-a-kind deployments
• Experience engaging with utilities, ports, industrial sites, and public-sector partners
• Background in engineering, energy systems, advanced manufacturing, or a related technical field

Compensation

• $115,000-$150,000
• Eligible for bonus program 
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits 

EEO employer. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

Newlab has expanded its venture platform to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through a cross-ministry public-private partnership. Newlab KSA is harnessing the ambition and velocity of Vision 2030  to catalyze a startup ecosystem aimed at accelerating economic diversification and de-risking technologies that can be scaled globally to advance the energy transition. Newlab KSA platform will be structured around four sector specific Studios which will serve as programmatic platforms to align industry and government partners, attract startups and drive targeted pilot and investment activities across four strategic growth sectors, starting with Mining.

We’re looking for a Sr. Technical Program Manager who can run complex technical & strategic programs while maintaining utmost quality, and strong attention to detail - juggling timelines, budgets, and the occasional curveball with grace. You’ll be the secret sauce behind programs that connect startups with key industry and government partners to build and deliver startup pilots that prove out critical technologies.

You'll build and sustain relationships with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders; including startup founders, regulators, investors, and experts to work collaboratively and design and deliver complex initiatives. You will play the role of researcher, strategist, relationship whisperer, and technical translator: leading in-depth interviews, co-design workshops, and concept development, as needed.

The ideal candidate will have an engineering background, strong project management skills and the ability to leverage their background to bridge the gap between technical research and innovation to inform strategic decisions and pilot designs. A strong technical background in energy, mining, mobility, and/or relevant areas is a plus.

Role & Responsibilities:

Technical & Industrial Expertise

• Source, evaluate and prioritize novel technologies, informing strategic decisions and pilot designs as well as supporting research (conducting interviews, reviewing startups, investment trends, market reports etc). Specifically, able to:
• assess startups holistically—team, technology readiness, engineering risk, market opportunity, and fit with Newlab and its industry partners;
• demonstrate a systems-level understanding of technical and commercial risks across complex industrial value chains, with depth in energy systems, mobility systems, and/or mining and heavy industry; and
• pressure-test assumptions and troubleshoot challenges across pilots and programs—knowing when to go deep technically, when to reframe strategically, and when to bring in the right experts

• Balance technical rigor with strategic vision, ensuring programs are grounded in feasibility while designed for real-world adoption and scale
• Apply strong critical thinking to navigate ambiguity—leveraging data, AI tools, and Newlab’s network to clarify risks, identify bottlenecks, and help founders de-risk and scale

Ecosystem Intelligence & Strategic Insight: 

• Maintain a strong pulse on industry, startup, and investment ecosystems—tracking emerging technologies, capital flows, policy signals, and shifting priorities of corporates and regulators
• Identify and interpret technology signals from major industry players and venture capital; tracking who’s-investing-in-who, company and sector strategic shifts, and how these shifts relate to Newlab’s strategy
• Turn insight into action. Funnel what you learn into smarter programs, stronger partnerships, and higher caliber programs for our founders and partners
• Proactively identify and cultivate new partners to sustain and grow Newlab’s commercialization efforts over time

Program Leadership & Delivery:

• Run the show. Lead the end-to-end definition, scoping and execution of Newlab commercialization programs—from aligning on client goals and success metrics, to managing startup participants, delivery timelines, and quality of outputs
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for program performance, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and scope of work commitments are met with rigor and consistency 

• Build and maintain relationships with a diverse set of external stakeholders including Newlab partners, entrepreneurs, academics, and industry experts
• Collaborate within and across Newlab strategy, membership, marketing, operations and finance teams to deliver on an array of SOWs
• Translate complexity into clarity. Build crystal-clear program plans with milestones, deliverables, roles/responsibilities, and all the behind-the-scenes infrastructure (CRM, decks, dashboards, the works)
• Support program leadership to shape what comes next - support creating and developing new programs with new and returning clients

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• 5–8+ years of progressive technical or program leadership experience in mining, heavy industry, energy, or adjacent industrial systems
• Demonstrated ability to define, scope and lead complex, multi-stakeholder technical programs from concept through execution
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating technical performance, operational constraints, and commercialization risk
• Proven strength in stakeholder alignment, quality control, and program troubleshooting in fast-moving, high-accountability environments
• Bilingual (English/Arabic) with full professional proficiency is required

Preferred Experience

• Experience working directly with early-stage or growth-stage deep tech companies
• Exposure to pilot-scale testing, industrial demonstrations, or first-of-kind deployments
• Familiarity with design-centered innovation, open innovation models, or corporate–startup collaboration
• Experience supporting technical diligence for venture investment or strategic partnerships

Compensation & Benefits: 

• We expect this role's base salary to be commensurate with a candidate's experience and work location starting at $200,000 USD
• Eligible for bonus