Program Lead

ZOLLHOF: We are building the future of entrepreneurship.

At ZOLLHOF, we accompany tech founders and innovation teams from established companies on their journey from idea to real impact. We have been living entrepreneurship for eight years – every day, with full energy.
Our purpose: We drive entrepreneurship to build a desirable future. As one of the fastest-growing tech incubators in Germany, we are stepping on the gas – and with ZOHO Factory, we are now putting the turbo on. We combine the power of start-ups, corporations, universities, and investors from all over Europe to give ambitious talents everything they need to make their vision big.

Do you want to be at the forefront, create real change, and make an entrepreneurial impact? Then you've come to the right place.

Your Mission: This is how you drive impact

As our Lead for Talent & Scholarship Programs, you are the entrepreneurial force responsible for designing, funding, and launching the next generation of talent initiatives within the ZOLLHOF ecosystem. This role is a unique blend of strategic program creation, hands-on launch management, and crucial fundraising to feed our entire Entrepreneurship funnel.
Here is an overview of your tasks:
Strategic Program Conception (Build from Scratch): You hold the overall strategic and content responsibility for designing and developing new, high-impact Scholarship and Talent programs (e.g., focused on students, researchers, underrepresented groups).Funding & Stakeholder Management: You proactively build partnerships and secure funding with foundations, patrons, and corporations to ensure the financial viability of all programs, acting as the key ZOLLHOF representative.Operational Program Launch: You establish the necessary organizational structures, manage the selection processes, and hands-on oversee the program implementation, including the resulting Community and Alumni Management.Talent Pipeline & Scouting: You drive Talent Scouting in close collaboration with the future Scholarship Team and partnering Universities, utilizing Marketing resources to promote the programs effectively.Entrepreneurship Funnel Integration: You act as the key interface to the Startup Team, strategically ensuring that the Scholarship programs optimally "feed the Entrepreneurship funnel" with high-potential future founders.

Your Toolbox: What you bring to the table

General: We are looking for a Senior Lead whose expertise is rooted in Program Management, Talent Development, or a related field. Fluency in English and good German skills are essential to navigate both the talent and the funding landscape.Experiences: You ideally bring several years of proven experience in designing, managing, and scaling Scholarship or Talent programs (e.g., accelerator models, corporate talent initiatives). Entrepreneurial experience or a strong Startup mindset is highly desired. Fundraising expertise (foundations, patrons) or previous contact with the academic world is a clear advantage.Skills: You possess state-of-the-art know-how regarding current Talent Initiative trends and a demonstrable ability to conceive complex programs and secure their financing. You combine excellent communicative and presentational skills with high organizational ability and a confident use of AI tools for efficient project management.Personality: You are driven by a strong entrepreneurial desire and a "Builder" mentality to make the world of entrepreneurship more accessible. You are exceptionally relationship-driven and empathetic, capable of connecting equally well with young talents and high-level funding partners. Crucially, you embrace the financial responsibility to actively drive program funding.

Be part of ZOLLHOF: What you can expect

At ZOLLHOF, everything revolves around our dynamic ecosystem. We value every individual within it and foster an environment that allows you to be many things:
Be bold & own it: You receive maximum trust, make your own decisions, and take responsibility—guided by our purpose: We drive entrepreneurship to build a desirable future.Be flexible: We love our Team Tuesday in the office, but your flexible work model, adapted to your personal situation, gives you the necessary freedom.Be part of a strong innovation ecosystem: Dive daily into our pulsating ecosystem and utilize the endless opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and gain new perspectives.Be constantly evolving: We invest in mutual and individual development through formats like Strategy Retreats and internal Tech Events.Be well-equipped & supported: Your setup is top-notch, and you benefit from 30 vacation days plus individually selectable non-cash benefits via the Hrmony Benefit Portal.Be yourself & ZOLLHOF: Come as you are. Our team is diverse, tolerant, and open. We love collaboration and celebrate ourselves as a team and our successes with regular Team Celebrations.

About us

With us, you'll meet doers, visionaries, and innovation enablers—a team that is courageous, ambitious, and future-oriented, driving the latest topics and ideas forward. This spirit thrives in our open office spaces in the heart of Nuremberg, where the team, startups, and the entire ecosystem meet daily. It's a place where you can be yourself, surrounded by an open, parent- and pet-friendly, helpful, and entrepreneurial work environment.

Diversity is not just a word for us:
We are building an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We seek outstanding talent and encourage all qualified individuals to apply—regardless of gender, background, orientation, religion, or age. Your skills and your drive are what count.

How you'll meet us:
We take our time to find the perfect match Therefore, our process usually consists of three interviews; this gives both you and us enough space for an honest exchange. Vanessa is your main point of contact here - we strive to make the process as swift and fair as possible and give you fast feedback.

Show us what drives you - send us your documents and become part of our ZOLLHOF Team

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