Senior Manager in Innovation and Venture Building

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We build groundbreaking ventures for renowned corporations.

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Our vision is to build companies with dream teams. Continuous Improvement : Provide feedback to team members, address mistakes constructively, and improve project approaches. Ability to lead large projects and guide cross‑functional teams.

Ability to mentor and inspire junior team members while fostering a collaborative and growth‑focused environment. 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. Senior Manager in Innovation and Venture Building V_labs is a venture builder with offices in Vienna, Budapest, Dornbirn, Munich, and Zurich.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr