Quantum Program & Ecosystem Manager (m/w/d)

QBN; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Quantum Business Network (QBN) is seeking a proactive Quantum Program & Ecosystem Manager to serve as the operational backbone across three pillars, collaborating with executive leadership. You will manage working groups, develop industry reports, and represent QBN at international conferences.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a STEM field or related business discipline, with 1–3 years of relevant experience, and fluent German and English. Hybrid work in Germany is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Physics/Quantum Engineering/Industrial Engineering or related STEM field – or an MBA/BA with demonstrated relevance to deeptech.
• 1–3 years of experience in project or initiative management, cluster/network management, startup accelerators, B2B industry or consulting.
• Solid understanding of deeptech and quantum technologies and their business/policy implications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and moderate policy and business-related working groups, lead workshops, create documentation and drive member engagement.
• Conceptualize and develop analytic frameworks, author market and industry reports, and draft strategic policy papers and presentations.
• Represent QBN at international conferences and networking events as an ambassador for the network.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Quantum Engineering/Industrial Engineering or related STEM

Job description

Interface between Quantum Ecosystem, Strategic Formats & Thought Leadership

About Us:

Quantum Business Network (QBN) is a leading international industry network for the commercialisation, industrial and military adoption and scaling of quantum technologies. We connect industry, science, startups, investment and policy to create market access, scale innovations and strengthen technological sovereignty.

To reinforce our team, we are looking for a proactive and structured individual who is excited about building professional networks, bringing high-impact formats to life and helping drive forward our strategic B2B services.

Your Responsibilities

As Quantum Program & Ecosystem Manager, you will serve as the operational backbone across three core pillars, working closely with executive leadership:

Working Group & Initiative Management: Operationally manage and moderate policy and business-related working groups, lead workshops, prepare and follow up on meetings, create documentation, and actively drive member engagement.

Industry Reports & Policy Papers: Conceptualize and develop analytical frameworks to evaluate technological and industrial trends, author well-founded market and industry reports and draft strategic policy papers and presentations.

Content & Representation: Represent QBN at international conferences and networking events, acting as an ambassador for the network and our members.

Your Profile

Education: Master's degree (or Ph.D.) in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field – or in Business Administration / Economics with demonstrated relevance to deeptech.

Professional Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in project or initiative management, cluster/network management, startup accelerators, B2B industry or consulting.

Domain Understanding & Passion: Solid understanding of the implications of deeptech and quantum technologies and a strong interest in their intersection with business, policy and defence/security.

Work Ethic: Highly structured, reliable, and execution-oriented in day-to-day operations - an organisational talent with strong personal accountability.

Communication & Location: Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken); confident demeanour when engaging with high-level stakeholders from industry, government and research. Primary residence and work location in Germany are strictly required.

What We Offer

High Visibility & Network: Direct exposure to decision-makers, founders, VCs and top researchers across the European and international deeptech ecosystem.

Entrepreneurial Growth: The opportunity to build, shape, and scale high-impact formats and new strategic services from the ground up under direct executive guidance.

Attractive Package: salary paired with a performance-driven bonus model that recognises and rewards your contribution and our shared success in developing and executing new initiatives.

Flexibility: Hybrid work setup with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making and high autonomy.