Consultant

Unum UK

. Manage a portfolio of early-stage startups participating in The Foundry .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,500 - $142,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing early-stage startups, providing strategic guidance, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in conducting market research and supporting startup growth through effective portfolio management.

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Startup ManagementStrategic GuidanceMarket ResearchRelationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ManagementMarket ResearchBusiness DevelopmentProduct StrategyStartup Evaluation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsProblem-Solving OrientationInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

StartupsConsultingVenture ProgramsAcceleratorIncubator

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of early-stage startups participating in The Foundry
Advise founders on priorities, milestones, growth, and enterprise readiness
Understand each startup’s business model, product, customer needs, and growth challenges
Provide guidance and coaching to strengthen startup offerings and strategy
Connect startups with subject matter experts, mentors, advisors, and internal stakeholders
Conduct market, industry, and competitive research
Facilitate portfolio reviews and stakeholder engagement sessions
Partner with internal teams to help startups understand strategy, demand, and enterprise requirements
Track startup milestones, risks, growth opportunities, and enterprise readiness through a structured portfolio management framework
Support startup sourcing, evaluation, and onboarding
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years of experience in startups, consulting, venture programs, accelerator/incubator environments, innovation, product strategy, business development, or related fields
Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset and problem-solving orientation
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to think and act strategically and tactically
Self-motivated and consultative nature
Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and persuade internal and external partners
Comfort working with stakeholders across varied levels of seniority
Strong relationship management and conflict management skills
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Positive, professional company image when interacting with external customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Award-winning culture
Inclusion and diversity as a priority
Performance Based Incentive Plans
Competitive benefits package including Health, Vision, Dental, Short & Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO, including paid time to volunteer
Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution
Mental health support
Career advancement opportunities
Student loan repayment options
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work environments
Healthcare benefits including health, vision, and dental
Insurance benefits including short- and long-term disability
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 5% and an additional 4.5% contribution whether you contribute or not