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About the Role 

We're looking for an experienced Senior Program Manager, Startup Ecosystem to drive execution across Nebius' startup-driven initiatives turning ecosystem strategy into high-impact, scalable outcomes. 

This role sits at the center of our ecosystem motion, owning end-to-end delivery and coordination of key initiatives across the Startup & Venture organization and broader GTM teams. This role will report directly to the VP of Global Startup Ecosystem. 

This is not a traditional project management role - you will operate as a strategic planner and executor, ensuring ecosystem efforts are structured, aligned, and executed with rigor. 

 What You'll Do 

Lead End-to-End Execution of Strategic Initiatives 

• Drive execution of key ecosystem initiatives across the four core pillars within the Startup & Venture organization 
• Own timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables from concept launch post-mortem 
• Manage multiple concurrent initiatives with strong attention to detail and quality 
• Ensure initiatives are executed in a structured, repeatable, and scalable way 

Ecosystem Orchestration & Cross-Functional Alignment 

• Own alignment across ecosystem initiatives and GTM motions to ensure cohesive execution across teams 
• Act as the central orchestrator across Sales, Marketing, Verticals, BDR, Channels, Product, and regional teams 
• Ensure initiatives are not run in silos, but as part of a coordinated, multi-touch system 
• Align timelines, messaging, and target accounts across initiatives to maximize impact 
• Drive execution cadence, follow-ups, and accountability across stakeholders 
• Identify overlaps, gaps, and sequencing issues - and resolve them proactively 
• Remove blockers and ensure initiatives move forward efficiently 

Translate Strategy into Execution 

• 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 how initiatives are planned and executed across teams and regions 

Enable Pipeline Through Ecosystem Initiatives 

• Partner with internal teams (Venture, community, industry), Sales, and BDRs to ensure initiatives are designed and executed to support pipeline generation and deal acceleration 
• Ensure clear ownership and handoffs across teams and improve visibility and coordination across the funnel: 
• Track how opportunities are sourced and progress across stages 
• Identify breakdowns in conversion and engagement 
• Align with GTM teams on: 
• Target accounts and quarterly priorities 
• Consistent messaging and outreach across touchpoints 
• Continuously refine how ecosystem initiatives translate into high-quality, well-coordinated opportunities 

Project Operations & Execution Excellence 

• Define clear success criteria for each initiative: 
• Delivery against scope, timeline, and quality 
• Stakeholder alignment and satisfaction 
• Adoption and engagement 
• Establish strong project governance and execution cadence: 
• Milestone tracking, status reporting, and risk management 
• Clear ownership and accountability 
• Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies: 
• Improve workflows, coordination, and cross-team collaboration 
• Standardize processes to increase scalability and repeatability 
• Build playbooks and best practices to ensure consistent execution across initiatives 
• Continuously improve the speed, clarity, and effectiveness of delivery 

Who You Are 

• 7-10+ years of experience in Project management, Program Management, 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: 
• Startup and VC ecosystem 
• 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 

Bonus: 

• Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional, and complex initiatives with strong, measurable outcomes  
• Experience in AI, cloud, or leading technology companies  
• Strong understanding of the startup and venture ecosystem 

Key employee benefits in the US:

• Health insurance: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• 401(k) plan: Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting.
• Parental leave: 20 weeks paid for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Remote work reimbursement: Up to $85/month for mobile and internet.
• Disability & life insurance: Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.