PowerUpTech Program Manager

Work Mode:
Hybrid

Type:
Full-Time

About Tech Buffalo

Founded in 2020, Tech Buffalo is a nonprofit talent-driven economic development organization. We are building a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible tech ecosystem by creating the talent density needed for companies to thrive in Western New York.

Tech Buffalo is seeking a strategic, highly organized, and mission-driven Power Up Tech  Program Manager to lead the execution and strategic evolution of Power Up Tech , our flagship internship and early-career talent program.

Power Up Tech  transforms individual internships into a shared regional experience – bringing interns together across dozens of companies for shared professional growth, mentorship, and community-building that creates lasting ties and strengthens Buffalo’s ability to attract and retain top talent.

This role is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of the program: operational execution, talent experience, alumni engagement, employer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with students, colleges and universities, employers, ecosystem partners, and internal teams to ensure Power Up Tech  delivers real outcomes and operates as Buffalo’s early-career talent engine.

You are equal parts program architect and operator – someone who can zoom out to see the system strategy and zoom in to make sure the details work.

• Own the execution and evolution of Power Up Tech  as a year-round talent system – including extensions of recruitment, candidate preparedness, mentorship, and a digital platform to host it all.
• Translate Tech Buffalo’s talent strategy into clear program design, timelines, and participant experiences.
• Identify gaps, friction points, and opportunities across the talent journey and proactively design improvements.
• Ensure Power Up Tech  remains scalable, employer-relevant, and aligned with regional workforce needs.

• Oversee the participant experience from application through placement, mentoring, and post-program alumni outcomes.
• Design and manage a mentoring framework that supports interns and early-career talent beyond the summer experience.
• Identify best practices for engagement, support, and retention – and operationalize them across cohorts.
• Ensure participants receive clear communication, meaningful support, and access to opportunity.

• Manage employer participation, from orientation through program completion, creating a loop they are excited to opt back into.
• Surface employer needs, behaviors, and constraints to inform program design and platform features.
• Partner with the Engagement team to align employer recruitment, readiness, expectations, and outcomes.

• Serve as a core feedback loop between Power Up Tech  operations and Tech Buffalo’s talent platform.
• Inform platform design by translating real-world program needs, employer behavior, and participant feedback into actionable insights.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to test, refine, and improve tools that support program delivery.

• Track and analyze program metrics including participation, conversion, retention, and employer satisfaction.
• Identify and document best practices across employers, institutions, cohorts, and competitive regions.
• Contribute to internal reporting, funder updates, and strategic planning with data-informed insights.
• Ensure accurate and consistent data entry across internal systems.
• Work closely with Communications & Engagement to support storytelling, events, and employer-facing materials.
• Collaborate with partners across education, workforce, and industry to strengthen alignment and outcomes.
• Support orientations, workshops, convenings, and ecosystem touchpoints tied to Power Up Tech .
• Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000, with opportunity for a performance-based bonus.
• Retirement plan with match.
• Flexible PTO and hybrid schedule.
• Access to the 43
  
  North Foundation network and Buffalo’s innovation ecosystem.

• Send your resume and a brief note to Greg Pokriki, gpokriki.