Manager Programs & Events

Overview

ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in the heart of Berlin. Founded by 25 global companies, ESMT offers Master, MBA, and PhD programs, as well as executive education on its campus in Berlin, in locations around the world, online, and in online blended format. We strongly believe in cross-team collaboration to achieve our mission to develop entrepreneurial leaders who think globally and act responsibly.

DEEP – Institute for Deep Tech Innovation is ESMT’s innovation hub dedicated to amplifying our ecosystem’s ability to generate and scale science-based businesses. We empower scientists to commercialize technologies, support deep tech startups to scale internationally, and connect research organizations with the startup and innovation ecosystem effectively. DEEP runs dedicated programs in Healthcare, Natural Capital, Compute and Cyber Security – from mentoring programs, co-founder matching workshops, ecosystem events and educational formats.

Join our DEEPTeam as a

Manager Programs & Events

(m/f/x, full-time, 40h, to start as soon as possible, limited position)

• Co-plan and run (future) DEEP activities, such as incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurship education formats and events, across multiple verticals, including management of communications, schedules, tools & resources, venues, and supplies in close collaboration with domain experts.
• Own project management (such as site processes and timeline planning for CDL-Berlin) and ensure excellence in program operations and stakeholder management both internally and externally.
• Handle operational and administrative tasks, including managing participants and guests, session operations (virtual and on-site), collecting and evaluating feedback, managing program budgets, invoicing, and supply management.
• Act as a strong promoter of all DEEP activities and the overall value proposition for the ecosystem.

• You have successfully driven projects or managed programs, ideally within entrepreneurship environments such as incubators, accelerators, or educational initiatives, and are deeply curious about emerging trends and technologies.
• You have delivered programs and events of different sizes—virtual, in-person, or hybrid—and adapt formats and tasks to the audience.
• You are a super-organizer – action-oriented, resilient under pressure and able to juggle competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• You combine dedication and attention to detail with a passion for planning, pragmatic yet creative problem-solving, and bringing structure to chaos.
• You navigate tools like Airtable and MS Office with ease, and continually look for ways to improve efficiency and quality.
• You are fluent in German and English, both spoken and written.
• You are flexible with working hours, understanding that delivering high-quality programs and events often requires staying until the work is thoroughly done.

• You will be responsible for co-planning and running (future) DEEP activities, such as incubators, accelerators, entrepreneurship education formats and events, across our multiple verticals, including management of communications, schedules, tools & resources, venues, and supplies in close collaboration with domain experts.
• You will own project management (such as site processes and timeline planning for CDL-Berlin) and ensure excellence in program operations and internal as well as external stakeholder management.
• You will take responsibility for operational and administrative tasks, such as managing participants and guests, session operations (virtually and on-site), collecting and evaluating feedback, managing program budgets, invoicing, and supply management.
• You will be a strong everyday promoter of all DEEP activities and our ecosystem value proposition.

Discover the perks and culture that make our workplace special.

Health and Well-Being

• Flexible remote work, including up to 15 days abroad per year
• Ergonomic office equipment and access to university sports across Berlin
• Subsidized meals at the campus restaurant

Financial Benefits

• Subsidized…