Who We Are & What We Are Building
PROPELLER is a AI-native cross-border venture builder. We bridge global tech ecosystems with China’s unparalleled supply chain and innovation speed.
This November, we are launching The Arch—an exclusive, 3-week curated residency on Fuxing Island, Shanghai. We are bringing together global Growth-Oriented Founders, top-tier VCs/Tech Scouts, and Corporate Executives to give them unfiltered access to China’s AI and hardware frontier.
We are looking for a highly capable Innovation Project Manager to own partially the execution of The Arch. But more importantly, we are looking for someone who wants to grow with PROPELLER long-term.
The Role: What You’ll Do
You will be the operational engine behind The Arch, ensuring a flawless, high-end experience for our global residents.
- End-to-End Execution: Manage scheduling, logistics, and on-the-ground operations for the 3-week residency (company visits, closed-door seminars, networking events).
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary bridge between international attendees, local Chinese tech partners, and our internal team.
- Experience Design: Ensure the "vibe" is right. We don't do crowded trade shows; you will help curate intimate, high-value interactions.
- Post-Event Growth: Transition the relationships built during The Arch into long-term venture-building opportunities for Propeller.
*The role is a hybrid arrangement ideally base in China, with flexibility for some work from home.
Why Take This Role?
This is not a standard PM gig. This is a fast-track ticket into the core of the cross-border tech ecosystem.
- Unparalleled Access (The Immediate Benefit): You will be in the room with top global founders, elite investors, and China’s leading AI/hardware pioneers. You will build a world-class, cross-border rolodex in just 3 weeks.
- Front-Row Tech Insights: You will get a 360° view of how AI is actually being deployed—from traditional manufacturing and robotics to what Gen-Z builders and top university labs here in China are shipping right now.
- Grow with PROPELLER (The Long-Term Value): We are a growing venture builder. We view this role as an audition for our core team. If you crush it at The Arch, you will transition into a permanent, high-impact role (e.g., Venture Builder, Head of Operations, or Ecosystem Director) as PROEPLLER scales globally.
Who You Are
- Bilingual & Bicultural: Fluent in English and Mandarin. You understand both the "Silicon Valley" mindset and the "China Speed" reality.
- Hyper-Organized & Adaptable: You can manage complex schedules and pivot gracefully when things change (because in startups, they always do). Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively in multicultural and cross-functional teams.
- High EQ & Professionalism: You are comfortable and confident interacting with C-level executives, investors, and eccentric founders. Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects, preferably in technology, innovation, or international business environments.
- Entrepreneurial DNA: You don't just want to execute tasks; you want to build a company. You are a problem-solver who takes extreme ownership.
- AI-savvy: Comfort with AI, robotics and emerging technologies. Good grasp of the latest AI tech or willingness to learn it quickly in a dynamic, innovation-driven setting.
*Degree is not essential, aptitude, attitude and practical experiences matter more.
*We welcome all misfits. If your previous environment does not suit you, it's not your fault. We help unleash your potential to its fullest!
📩 How to Apply
If you are ready to build the bridge that connects the East and West tech ecosystems, let's talk.
Send your CV, portfolio, and a brief note on why you are the right fit to: [email protected].