XPRENEURS: Program Manager (m/w/d) Acceleration

UnternehmerTUM; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading innovation hub in Munich is seeking a Program Catalyst to manage and enhance acceleration programs for startups. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the startup ecosystem and will focus on facilitating high-impact resources for B2B high-tech startups. You will oversee program design, stakeholder management, and event planning, ensuring a world-class experience for participants. The role offers creativity, autonomy, and numerous professional development opportunities.

Leistungen

Generous professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Access to MakerSpace

Sports and wellbeing program

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in startup/VC/Accelerator ecosystem.
• Track record of running high-stakes programs or working in fast-paced startups.
• Strong understanding of scaling B2B high-tech startups in Europe.
• Ability to bring structure to complex projects.

Aufgaben

• Develop, manage, and improve acceleration programs.
• Interact with founders to track needs and milestones.
• Maintain communication and database documentation.
• Create scalable operations through automation.
• Lead planning of flagship networking events.

Kenntnisse

Startup ecosystem experience

Communication proficiency

Problem-solving abilities

Process optimization

System thinking

Tools

Salesforce

Notion

Jobbeschreibung

About us

At UnternehmerTUM, visions turn into value. Our teams empower innovation-driven individuals to act entrepreneurially. Together with startups and established companies, we advance technology ventures—from the first idea to market leadership. In close collaboration with the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and entrepreneur Susanne Klatten, we have been supporting forward-looking startups such as Celonis, Konux, inveox, and Isar Aerospace since 2002.

We are not looking for a simple project manager. We are looking for aProgram Catalyst who wants to set new benchmarks for startup acceleration in Europe. You will run the heart of XPRENEURS, ensuring our core program and specialized verticals (ESA, EIT Food) deliver a world-class, highly customized experience for B2B high-tech startups from Pre-Seed to Series A+.

Why XPRENEURS / UnternehmerTUM?

• Impact: You are at the epicenter of European innovation, working with the most promising Deep Tech startups.
• Autonomy: We give you the keys to the program. You have the freedom to innovate and implement your own ideas.
• Network: Direct access to a unique ecosystem of founders, industry leaders, and world-class experts.

Your profile

• Experience: Several years of experience in the startup/VC/Accelerator ecosystem, ideally with a focus on program or project management.
• The DNA: You have a track record of running high-stakes programs or work in fast paced startups. You don't wait for instructions; you see a gap and close it.
• Deep Tech Passion: You understand the unique challenges of B2B high-tech startups and know what it takes to scale them in Europe.
• System Thinker: You love automation and process optimization. If a task can be automated, you’ve probably already done it.
• Master of Structure & Orchestration: You possess a natural gift for bringing order to chaos. You think in frameworks and systems, ensuring that even the most complex program cycles remain transparent, manageable, and highly efficient for the entire team.
• Communication Pro: You can navigate high-level conversations with VCs and Startups just as easily as onboarding new mentors to our program.

What we offer

• Annual, generous professional development budget and access to a curated catalog of internal trainings, external seminars, conferences, and keynotes
• Plenty of room for creativity, initiative, and ownership
• Unlimited access to our high-tech workshop “MakerSpace”
• Additional benefits can be found on our careers page
• Flexible working hours and the option to work from home, supporting a healthy work–life balance
• Access to TUM childcare facilities, flexible part-time and parental leave models, and a childcare subsidy
• Flexible monthly mobility budget via the Moovster app (MVG, Lime, Uber, JobRad, etc.)
• Comprehensive sports and wellbeing program, including yoga, pilates, mindfulness, CrossFit, Wellpass membership, and access to TUM sports offerings

Contact

Carina Schreyer, Business Partner People & Culture. Talent Acquisition Lead
UnternehmerTUM GmbH
Lichtenbergstraße 6, 85748 Garching/München

Diversity is important to us

Diversity enriches our team. We explicitly encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, social or ethnic background, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.

Your mission

Program Management & Startup Support (50%)

• Strategic Design: Develop, manage, and continuously improve our acceleration programs to stay ahead of the curve.
• Founder-Centricity: Interact deeply with founders to identify needs, define strategic actions, and track milestones to ensure timely delivery of high-impact resources.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain databases, documentation, and budget tracking while coordinating communication between startups, experts, and the team.
• Development Focus: You don't just 'run' a program—you automate it. You research global best practices and implement process improvements to make our operations scalable and lean.
• World Class Expertise: You bring in the best people for each topic and startup stage.

Stakeholder & Partner Management (25%)

• Network Activation: Build and optimize relationships with our elite pool of mentors and corporate partners.
• Process Engineering: Develop and implement improved partner success processes, including clear KPIs and automated workflows.
• CRM Mastery: Maintain and improve our network CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Notion) to ensure seamless introductions and feedback loops.
• Development Focus: Shift from manual coordination to scalable, automated workflows that keep our partners engaged and high-performing.

Event Strategy & Innovation for large Events (15%)

• Strategic Oversight: Lead the conception, planning, and execution of flagship events, including high-profile networking sessions and Demo Days.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the highest quality standards and consistency across all event formats.

Team Coordination & Operations (10%)

• People Coordination: Ensure smooth daily operations in the program coordinating the tasks and responsibilities of our working students and interns.
• Collaboration Structures: Create clear expectations and communication channels to foster an efficient collaboration within the program.