Senior Manager in Innovation and Venture Building

V_labs | New Business Building; München; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work policy within EU

Creative freedom in ventures

Flat hierarchies and open communication

Job summary

A leading venture building company located in Munich is seeking a Senior Manager in Innovation and Venture Building. This role involves leading projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring team members in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in innovation and a Master's degree in a relevant field. Benefits include remote work options within the EU, flexible hours, and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Strong project leadership experience and growth ambition.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the innovation industry.
• Deep knowledge of innovation methods like Design Thinking and Lean Startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead mid and large‑sized projects, ensuring timely execution.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, manage expectations.
• Lead workshops and apply venture‑building methods.

Skills

Project Leadership

Client Management

Communication Skills

Account Management

Mentorship

Innovation Methods

Education

Master’s degree in Innovation Management

Job description

Senior Manager in Innovation and Venture Building

V_labs is a venture builder with offices in Vienna, Budapest, Dornbirn, Munich, and Zurich. We build groundbreaking ventures for renowned corporations. Our vision is to build companies with dream teams. We are growing and looking for talents who are motivated to grow with us and turn groundbreaking ideas into successful startups.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Lead mid and large‑sized projects, ensuring timely execution and delivery in line with quality standards. Act as part of the Operative Taskforce (Ops) in large projects.
• Client Management: Maintain strong communication with clients, manage expectations, and handle escalations. Act as main contact for project status and results.
• Methodology & Deliverables: Lead workshops and apply venture‑building methods to ensure high‑quality project outputs. Develop and refine methodologies to meet client needs.
• Offer Writing: Lead creation of project proposals and offers, developing innovative methodologies tailored to client requirements.
• Continuous Improvement: Provide feedback to team members, address mistakes constructively, and improve project approaches.
• Talent Management: Participate in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring new colleagues.
• Account Management: Manage small corporate accounts, including pricing, budget control, and stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Strong project leadership experience and growth ambition. Ability to lead large projects and guide cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to manage client relationships and expectations.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in the innovation industry. Hands‑on experience in venture building or innovation consulting is a plus.
• Proficiency in delivering high‑quality outputs such as whitepapers, templates, and frameworks.
• Ability to mentor and inspire junior team members while fostering a collaborative and growth‑focused environment.
• Experience with offer writing, pricing, and corporate account management.
• Deep knowledge of innovation methods (e.g., Design Thinking, Service Design, Prototyping, Lean Startup).
• Master’s degree in Innovation Management, Economics, Business Administration or similar.
• Excellent German and English language skills; knowledge of a third language is advantageous.

Benefits

• Exciting playground – different ventures, industries, apps and digital solutions with a lot of creative freedom.
• Well‑established, international team with extensive experience in the conception and implementation of digital projects.
• Flexible working hours and home office to balance all aspects of life.
• Remote work policy within the EU and sabbatical options.
• Hardware of your choice — you pick what you need.
• Opportunities to work with the latest software; new tools are tested.
• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and a collaborative feedback culture.
• Positive and open error and feedback culture.
• Cool workplace – in the middle of Munich.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Consulting

Industries

Professional Services