Venture Manager - Berlin

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 ...

Jobbeschreibung

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're looking for a Senior Venture Lead who will own everything from initial insight to global scale and beyond. You aren't just managing projects; you are a seasoned builder who has already taken ventures from 0 to 100—like our success with Freecash—and has the hunger to do it again. You will set company strategy, build end-to-end ventures, and lead the charge on massive market expansions and new product lines like Cashback. You move fast, raise the bar for everyone around you, and lead high-ownership, cross-functional teams that transform how the world's top brands acquire users.

What You'll Do
This role is for a heavyweight leader who builds the "machine" that builds the ventures:

• Incubate and launch "Unicorn-level" ventures from validated opportunities to live market pilots with signed lighthouse clients and an executive-approved business model.

• Establish the company-wide Venture Operating Model by implementing the governance, funding, and decision frameworks that allow teams to ship milestones without executive escalations.

• Architect high-impact strategic partnerships with flagship advertisers and platforms, integrating partner capabilities into the product experience to elevate our market positioning.

• Build and scale a high-performing venture org by hiring or elevating key leaders, setting extreme quality bars, and coaching managers to deliver outcomes independently.

• Drive business impact and P&L ownership by running recurring reviews, codifying venture playbooks, and using data-driven insights to prioritize high-leverage bets.

What You'll Bring
We need a battle-hardened entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the complexity of hyper-growth:

• Venture Building Track Record: Proven experience owning a multi-venture thesis, allocating capital and senior talent, and making disciplined scale/kill/exit calls.

• Operational Architecture: Mastery of building high-velocity delivery engines that translate strategy into weekly plans using Lean Startup and Design Thinking.

• Adtech & Growth Fluency: Expertise in architecting analytics systems (LTV/CAC, retention, incrementality) and ensuring privacy/compliance readiness.

• Enterprise Leadership: Experience negotiating complex commercial terms and representing the company with clients, investors, and media.

• Cross-Functional Mastery: Ability to structure and lead multi-functional teams across product, growth, data, ops, finance, and legal.

What Makes You a Great Fit
You are more than a manager; you are a visionary doer who thrives on the intensity of the build:

• Own Everything: You model extreme ownership and initiative, taking full accountability for the venture P&L and ROI from start to finish.

• Raise the Bar: You are a natural problem-solver who standardizes playbooks, removes blockers hands-on, and manages performance decisively.

• Move Fast: You thrive in high-velocity environments, making fast, evidence-based decisions that maximize venture value and speed-to-impact

We are seeking an exceptionally driven and entrepreneurial Venture Manager to work directly with our CEO, 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.

What You'll Bring

• 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.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 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.

• Nice to have: You can speak German fluently.

Why Almedia?

• Own Our Growth: We offer all Berlin-based employees equity in Almedia to truly be a part of our success.

• Scale With Almedia: Grow alongside a startup that has been profitable from day one.

• Central Berlin Office: Work from a fully-stocked modern office built for collaboration, accessible from all around Berlin.

• Other Benefits: Transport subsidy, breakfasts and lunches, language learning, Urban Sports Club, and more.

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.