Startup Programme Manager H/F

Amii is thrilled to add a Program Coordinator to our Startup Team! On the Startup team we work directly with startups who have deployed machine learning or are eager to implement machine learning into their businesses to create disruptive change and we are looking for an individual that can provide the scientific advice needed to make it happen.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for customer success and prides themselves on creating exceptional experiences for Amii’s clients and program participants. Our team and clients will entrust you with the end to end planning and logistical overview of all our startup programming as well as rely on you as an internal fixer for a cross-functional team priorities and your ability to identify and remove barriers to ensure team cohesion and collaboration.

You are passionate about startups and participate in startup and tech community events in Alberta and in Canada

Reporting to a Product Owner, the Project Coordinator serves as a key member of the Startup team and an active participant in facilitating excellent client relationships and industry partnerships within the organization. The Program Coordinator is responsible for customer success and prides themselves on creating exceptional experiences for Amii’s clients and program participants.

Also, the Program Coordinator acts as an invaluable team resource for end-to-end logistics of program and product delivery.

The Program Coordinator acts as an internal fixer for a cross-functional team and is driven to identify and remove barriers to ensure team cohesion and collaboration.

The Project Coordinator also undertakes specific, but limited, planning roles when opportunities arise that are aligned with their skillset and growth plans.

Manage and respond to inbound inquiries

Provides end-to-end support to the program team to deliver quality programs within the expected timeline

Assist in supporting and maintaining relationships with various internal and external communities and partners to build strong connections into a robust AI ecosystem

Post secondary diploma or degree in a related program is an asset

• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, community relations, or project management is an asset
• Experience working within a technology-focused organization is an asset
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proven ability to develop relationships with partner organizations, potential partners such as companies, sponsors and community members
• Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn new things, techniques and technologies
• Successfully manages multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

A professional yet casual work environment that encourages the growth and development of your skills.

Gain access to the Amii community and events

Competitive compensation, including paid time off and flexible health benefits.

A modern office located in downtown Edmonton, Alberta.

One of Canada’s three main institutes for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, our world-renowned researchers drive fundamental and applied research at the University of Alberta (and other academic institutions), training some of the world’s top scientific talent. Our cross-functional teams work collaboratively with Alberta-based businesses and organizations to build AI capacity and translate scientific advancement into industry adoption and economic impact.

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, please don’t wait for the closing January 26, 2026 to apply - we’re excited to add a new member to the Amii team for this role, and the posting may come down sooner than the closing date if we find the right candidate before the posting closes! We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age or disability. Accommodations for disability-related needs throughout the recruitment and selection process are available upon request.