Venture Program Manager

Crunchbase

Venture Program Manager leading strategic initiatives for Crunchbase's Venture Program with venture capital firms and startups. Focus on building partnerships and driving engagement within the ecosystem.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $128,900 - $162,309 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and manage relationships with venture capital firms, accelerators, and incubators, with a focus on high-value partners
Develop and implement a tiered engagement model across the program network
Define and evolve value propositions tailored to different partner segments
Lead ongoing engagement with priority firms, including business reviews, roadshows, and strategic discussions
Serve as the primary point of contact for venture ecosystem partners
Design and execute programs that drive portfolio company onboarding and engagement on Crunchbase
Develop activation assets such as onboarding materials, webinars, and co-branded content
Partner with firms to run activation campaigns across their portfolios
Collaborate with Product to inform tools that support activation and data contribution
Track and optimize the activation funnel from firm engagement through product adoption
Redesign program benefits and structure to increase sustained partner engagement
Evaluate and onboard new program participants while maintaining quality standards
Build and maintain program documentation, playbooks, and internal processes
Coordinate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Sales, Data, and Legal to execute initiatives
Manage timelines, dependencies, and stakeholder communication for program initiatives
Define and track key performance indicators, including partner engagement, data contribution, and founder activation
Build and refine attribution models connecting program activity to product usage and revenue outcomes
Report on program performance and impact to leadership
Use data to inform program improvements and prioritize high-impact opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. MBA preferred.
3+ years of experience in partnerships, program management, venture capital operations, accelerator programs, or ecosystem development
Experience working with or within venture capital firms or startup ecosystems
Demonstrated experience building programs or initiatives from the ground up
Experience with user activation, growth funnels, or lifecycle programs is a plus
Experience in SaaS, data platforms, or marketplace businesses preferred
Proficient with Google Office Suite and other software tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and equity — rewarding you for your contributions and ownership mindset
Remote-first flexibility — work primarily from home within our list of approved states, with opportunities for in-person collaboration
Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (PPO, HDHP, and HMO options)
Continuous learning support through generous reimbursement for professional development and skills growth
401(k) and Roth plans with an annual financial adviser check-in to help you plan your future
Wellness resources — including a monthly stipend to support physical and mental health
Work-from-home enablement — internet stipend and home office setup allowance
Charitable giving match through our Town Hall awards and community impact initiatives

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementuser activationgrowth funnelslifecycle programsdata contributionattribution modelskey performance indicators

Soft Skills

relationship managementstrategic discussionscollaborationstakeholder communicationprogram designevaluation and onboarding

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeMBA