Venture Success Manager

Venture Success Manager - Wadhwani Accelerate

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Reports to: WEN Accelerate Lead

Qualifications: A master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline, preferably from an overseas university.

About Wadhwani Foundation

Wadhwani Foundation is a global philanthropic organization founded by Dr. Romesh Wadhwani. Its mission is to accelerate economic development in emerging economies by enabling the creation of large-scale, family-sustaining jobs. Operating across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the Foundation advances entrepreneurship and employability, offering team members the opportunity to contribute to inclusive growth and lasting social impact.

About Wadhwani Accelerate

Wadhwani Accelerate helps established businesses unlock growth, strengthen their capabilities, and create jobs. The program connects business owners with structured growth support, mentors, experts, and services to turn their ambitions into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.

About the Role

We are looking for a Venture Success Manager with a consulting background, strong business networks, and experience helping companies scale. You will oversee the health and progress of our portfolio, build trusted relationships with business owners, and help companies advance toward their growth milestones. Working closely with Services Management, you will identify challenges early, coordinate the right support, and follow through to ensure that interventions deliver results. This role suits someone who combines analytical thinking with hands-on execution and is motivated by the opportunity to help Indonesian businesses grow and create meaningful employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Performance and Growth

• Maintain an accurate, up-to-date view of each portfolio company's performance, growth priorities, milestones, risks, and support needs.
• Track financial and operational metrics against agreed growth plans.
• Identify gaps between plans and execution, and work with founders and program colleagues to address them.
• Provide program leadership with clear, actionable updates on portfolio performance.

Founder Engagement and Advisory

• Build trusted relationships with business owners, founders, and senior management teams.
• Conduct regular check-ins to understand business challenges, assess progress, and maintain momentum.
• Help founders clarify priorities and translate recommendations into practical actions with clear ownership and timelines.
• Identify and escalate critical issues with a clear assessment and recommended next steps.

Support Coordination and Follow-Through

• Translate business needs into clearly defined support requests aligned with the appropriate practice areas.
• Partner with Services Management to coordinate relevant mentors, experts, and service providers.
• Monitor the delivery and effectiveness of support, following issues through to resolution.
• Confirm that interventions address underlying challenges and contribute to measurable business progress.

Business Networks and Ecosystem Engagement

• Draw on and expand relationships with business owners, industry associations, consultants, and ecosystem partners.
• Identify relevant connections that can support portfolio companies growth priorities.
• Facilitate introductions and collaboration opportunities in coordination with the program team.

Program Insights and Continuous Improvement

• Identify recurring challenges, growth opportunities, and lessons across the portfolio.
• Share insights with Services Management to strengthen program support and delivery.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records and contribute to reporting on business outcomes, job creation, and program impact.

Qualifications and Experience

• A master's degree or higher in Business Administration, Management, Economics, Entrepreneurship, or a related discipline, preferably from an overseas university.
• Professional experience in management consulting, strategy consulting, or business advisory, with a track record of translating analysis into practical business improvements.
• Demonstrated experience supporting established SMEs or growth-stage companies with scaling, business transformation, operational improvement, or growth strategy execution.
• An established network of business owners, founders, industry experts, and professional service providers, particularly within Indonesia's business ecosystem.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, assess business performance, and identify growth barriers.
• Proven ability to engage and influence founders and senior executives while maintaining accountability for agreed actions.
• Strong project and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple companies and priorities.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and a strong commitment to entrepreneurship, job creation, and social impact.

What Success Looks Like

• Portfolio companies make measurable progress against agreed growth plans and milestones.
• Business challenges are identified early and addressed through timely, effective support.
• Founders remain engaged, take ownership of agreed actions, and value the program's contribution.
• Expert support and business connections contribute to stronger capabilities and growth outcomes.
• Portfolio insights help improve program delivery and demonstrate impact.

Why Join Us

Help Indonesian businesses turn growth ambitions into lasting results. At Wadhwani Foundation, you will apply your consulting experience and business relationships to support entrepreneurs, strengthen enterprises, and expand employment opportunities - while contributing to the mission of a global philanthropic organization.