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Senior Program Manager, Startup Ecosystem at Nebius

Senior Program Manager, Startup Ecosystem

Nebius · US

2 weeks ago

Senior Program Manager, Startup Ecosystem

Nebius · US

20 days ago
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About the Role

Nebius is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager, Startup Ecosystem to drive execution across the company's startup-driven initiatives, translating ecosystem strategy into high-impact, scalable outcomes. This role is central to the ecosystem motion, responsible for end-to-end delivery and coordination of key initiatives within the Startup & Venture organization and broader Go-To-Market teams, reporting directly to the VP of Global Startup Ecosystem. The position requires operating as a strategic planner and executor, ensuring ecosystem efforts are structured, aligned, and executed with rigor.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end execution of strategic initiatives across the four core pillars within the Startup & Venture organization.
  • Drive execution of key ecosystem initiatives.
  • Own timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables from concept to launch and post-mortem.
  • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with strong attention to detail and quality.
  • Ensure initiatives are executed in a structured, repeatable, and scalable way.
  • Own alignment across ecosystem initiatives and GTM motions for cohesive execution.
  • Act as the central orchestrator across Sales, Marketing, Verticals, BDR, Channels, Product, and regional teams.
  • Ensure initiatives are part of a coordinated, multi-touch system, not run in silos.
  • Align timelines, messaging, and target accounts across initiatives to maximize impact.
  • Drive execution cadence, follow-ups, and accountability across stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and resolve overlaps, gaps, and sequencing issues.
  • Remove blockers and ensure initiatives move forward efficiently.
  • Work closely with leadership to operationalize ecosystem strategy into clear, actionable project plans.
  • Break down ambiguous goals into structured workflows, milestones, and ownership.
  • Bring rigor, clarity, and accountability to execution in fast-moving environments.
  • Ensure consistency in initiative planning and execution across teams and regions.
  • Partner with internal teams (Venture, community, industry), Sales, and BDRs to ensure initiatives support pipeline generation and deal acceleration.
  • Ensure clear ownership and handoffs across teams and improve visibility and coordination across the funnel.
  • Track opportunity sourcing and progress across stages.
  • Identify breakdowns in conversion and engagement.
  • Align with GTM teams on target accounts, quarterly priorities, and consistent messaging/outreach.
  • Continuously refine how ecosystem initiatives translate into high-quality, well-coordinated opportunities.
  • Define clear success criteria for each initiative, including delivery against scope, timeline, quality, stakeholder alignment, and adoption.
  • Establish strong project governance and execution cadence, including milestone tracking, status reporting, and risk management.
  • Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies to improve workflows, coordination, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Standardize processes to increase scalability and repeatability.
  • Build playbooks and best practices for consistent execution across initiatives.
  • Continuously improve the speed, clarity, and effectiveness of delivery.

Requirements

  • 7–10+ years of experience in Project management, Program Management, or GTM operations in tech companies.
  • Strong executor with a track record of delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives.
  • Comfortable operating in ambiguity and bringing structure to fast-moving environments.
  • Deep understanding of the startup and VC ecosystem.
  • Deep understanding of GTM and pipeline generation.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Proficiency in project management tools.
  • Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional, and complex initiatives with strong, measurable outcomes (Bonus).
  • Experience in AI, cloud, or leading technology companies (Bonus).
  • Strong understanding of the startup and venture ecosystem (Bonus).
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.

Skills

  • Project management
  • Program Management
  • GTM operations
  • Stakeholder management
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Detail-oriented
  • Managing multiple priorities
  • Project management tools
  • Startup ecosystem understanding
  • VC ecosystem understanding
  • GTM strategy
  • Pipeline generation
  • AI
  • Cloud

Location

  • Amsterdam

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 7-10+ years

Salary/Compensations

  • $140,000—$170,000 USD

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
  • 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting.
  • 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
  • Up to $85/month reimbursement for mobile and internet for remote work.
  • Company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage.
  • Competitive compensation
  • Career growth and learning opportunities
  • Flexibility and ownership
  • Collaborative and innovative culture
  • Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
  • International environment and talented teams

About the Company

  • Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy, building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment.
  • Built by engineers, for engineers, Nebius addresses complex challenges across compute, storage, networking, and applied AI.
  • Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America, and Israel.
  • The team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software, and AI R&D.

Equal Opportunity

  • Nebius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • We provide equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
  • If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.