The Innovation Program Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operational execution of UC ANR Innovates industry-facing innovation and commercialization platform. Reporting to the Innovation Program Director, this position independently manages implementation of commercialization programs such as Innovate Build, Innovate Connect. programming statewide, with support from UC ANR partners and other UC ANR Innovate staff.The incumbent coordinates startup cohorts, industry engagement activities, and field validation efforts in collaboration with UC ANR Program Teams, UCCE advisors, Research and Extension Centers, and campus-based researchers. The role ensures standardized program delivery, consistent participant experience, and effective cross-campus coordination to translateUCANR Innovates strategy into measurable outcomes.This position is responsible for maintaining partnership engagement workflows, tracking commercialization milestones, collecting and analyzing program metrics, and pr