Venture Manager (NYC)

This isn’t your regular job. Almedia is a place where those who want to push harder can accelerate their careers faster than anywhere else. We’re aiming to become Germany’s second bootstrapped unicorn. Almedia is already Europe’s #3 fastest-growing company in 2025 (FT1000).

We are building the future of marketing by rewarding our community of over 60 million users for engaging with our advertisers’ products. We are offering a new way to acquire users for the biggest companies in the world.

At Almedia, you’ll:

• Own way more, way earlier — you’ll be trusted with responsibility fast.

• Push harder, get further — this isn’t a 9–5. We highly reward intensity.

• Join a rare environment — you will work with ambitious high-speed, high-ownership people.

• Fully present — we’re 5 days a week in the office to build the energising momentum we need.

We are seeking an exceptionally driven and entrepreneurial Venture Manager to work directly with our leadership team, leading and building large-scale strategic projects from the ground up at Almedia. This isn't a classic job; it's a pivotal role for someone ready to commit fully to delivering significant impact, pushing boundaries, and seeing their ideas come to life. If you thrive on the intense satisfaction of building, are prepared for the dedication it takes, and are hungry for rapid career acceleration and substantial rewards, we want to hear from you.

We warmly welcome applications from individuals at all career stages, including recent graduates, if you have the passion for leading initiatives from inception to execution and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly demanding, and innovative setting.

• Lead Strategic Projects: Manage and deliver large-scale ventures from inception to execution, ensuring alignment with Almedia’s quality standards and strategic goals.

• Client Management: Serve as the primary contact for clients, maintaining proactive communication and managing expectations to ensure satisfaction and successful project outcomes.

• Develop and Enhance Methodologies: Lead workshops and apply innovative methods like Design Thinking and Lean Startup to ensure high-quality project deliverables.

• Mentor and Develop Teams: Guide and support junior team members, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

• Account and Proposal Management: Oversee small corporate accounts, including budgeting and stakeholder relationships, and lead the creation of tailored project proposals.

• Proven experience in project leadership with a focus on venture building or innovation consulting.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage large projects and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of managing client relationships and expectations effectively.

• Proficiency in creating high-quality outputs such as whitepapers and frameworks, with experience in offer writing and account management.

• Bonus: Deep knowledge of innovation methods and a master's degree in a related field.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment and are passionate about driving strategic initiatives.

• A natural leader, you inspire and mentor others while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.

• You possess a strategic mindset, understanding how decisions impact broader business goals, and you navigate challenges proactively.

We believe in fostering talent, evaluating all skill levels during the hiring process, and providing a clear path for growth. Almedia is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.