Startup Hub Program Manager (m/f/d)

🚀 Run High-Impact Programs for Emerging Entrepreneurs — Join Our Startup Hub Team

We’re a small, ambitious team on a mission to help Europe’s top innovators and builders make an impact. Through our Startup Hub, we design and run high-energy accelerator and soft-landing programs, plus co-innovation formats that connect bold startups with forward-looking corporates and public partners.

We’re now looking for a hands-on Program Manager (m/f/d) to drive end-to-end delivery, from planning and stakeholder coordination to smooth execution and great participant experience.

If you enjoy making complex programs run well, working closely with founders, and building formats people genuinely value, we’d love to meet you.

About Us

We’re a Berlin-based boutique agency at the forefront of innovation management, organizational change, and leadership development. Our programs help organizations navigate transformation, upskill their teams, and build the capabilities needed for the future of work.

We operate through three core product units:

• BIA – Innovation & AI programs for large organizations
• HelloCircle – Leadership development for scale-ups
• Startup Hub – Entrepreneurship-support programs

Our core team of fewer than 10 works from Berlin Mitte, supported by 40+ expert freelancers. Together, we deliver high-impact programs for clients such as LiveEO, GetYourGuide, Novo Nordisk, and Roland Berger.

Tasks

Our Startup Hub is a fast-moving environment with multiple programs running in parallel. We’re looking for a Program Manager to own the day-to-day delivery of our startup accelerator for early-stage founders, ensuring a strong participant experience, smooth stakeholder coordination, and clean reporting.

You will work closely with the Hub leadership and our Program Manager team, and you will collaborate with a broad ecosystem of startups, corporate partners, funders, and freelancers.

• Own the day-to-day operations of our startup accelerator, from kickoff to demo day.
• Partner closely with founders, keep the program relevant, and iterate based on feedback and learning outcomes.
• Build and run the curriculum with the BIA team and external experts (mentors, speakers, facilitators, freelancers).
• Facilitate peer sessions and workshops, online and on-site.
• Keep delivery tight: timelines, budgets, priorities, and clear ownership across workstreams.
• Support scouting and selection, from outreach and screening to interview coordination and onboarding.
• Grow the community around the program: partnerships, touchpoints, and moments that keep founders engaged.
• Support program controlling, documentation, and internal transparency.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in program management, venture building, innovation programs, accelerators, or a related environment.
• Strong project management skills, you can structure ambiguity, run multiple workstreams, and deliver on deadlines.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management.
• Hands-on, fast-paced, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Interest in startups, innovation, impact, and corporate-startup collaboration.
• Fluency in English (working language). German is a strong plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

Benefits

• Ambitious teammates in a dynamic, fast-moving project environment.
• A collaborative culture where learning, sharing, and growing together are at the core.
• Close mentorship and sparring with experienced founder to accelerate your development.
• The opportunity to work with inspiring people and organizations shaping the future of work.
• Competitive salary tailored to experience, 30 days of vacation.
• Flexible work setup: Office in Berlin Mitte combined with home office.
• Premium hardware tailored to your needs.

We’re looking forward to your application!