Senior Program Manager

Details

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud computing to serve the global AI economy. We create tools and resources to help customers solve real-world challenges and transform industries without massive infrastructure costs or large in-house AI/ML teams. Headquartered in Amsterdam and listed on Nasdaq, Nebius has a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, North America, and Israel. The company has over 1,400 employees, including more than 400 engineers and an in-house AI R&D team.

Role summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Project/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 the ecosystem motion, owning end-to-end delivery and coordination of key initiatives across the Startup & Venture organization and broader GTM teams. The role reports to the VP of Global Startup Ecosystem and operates as a strategic planner and executor to ensure ecosystem efforts are structured, aligned, and executed with rigor.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of strategic 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 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 coordinated (not siloed); align timelines, messaging, and target accounts; drive cadence, follow-ups, and accountability.
  • Identify overlaps, gaps, and sequencing issues and remove blockers.

• 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.

• Enable pipeline through ecosystem initiatives

  • Partner with internal teams (Venture, community, industry), Sales, and BDRs to design and execute initiatives that support pipeline generation and deal acceleration.
  • Track how opportunities are sourced and progress across stages; identify breakdowns in conversion and engagement.
  • Align with GTM teams on target accounts, quarterly priorities, and consistent messaging/outreach.
  • Continuously refine how ecosystem initiatives translate into high-quality, well-coordinated opportunities.

• Project operations & execution excellence

  • Define clear success criteria for each initiative (delivery vs. scope/timeline/quality, stakeholder satisfaction, adoption/engagement).
  • Establish strong project governance and execution cadence: milestone tracking, status reporting, risk management, clear ownership and accountability.
  • Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies; improve workflows, coordination, and cross-team collaboration.
  • Standardize processes, build playbooks and best practices to increase scalability and repeatability; continuously improve speed, clarity, and effectiveness of delivery.

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of experience in project management, program management, or GTM operations in technology companies.
• Strong 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 ecosystems, GTM, and pipeline generation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

Bonus

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

Compensation

• Base/OTE range: $215,000 - $275,000 USD OTE + equity based on experience.

Benefits (US)

• 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.
• Company-paid short-term, long-term, and life insurance coverage.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and flexible working arrangements.

Other notes

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
• Nebius is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.