Program Manager (all genders) Extended Study on Innovation

About

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in technology and natural sciences, with over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists. The Extended Study Program in Innovation (Intra- & Entrepreneurship) empowers students to translate technological ideas into societal and economic impact.

Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous development and iteration of the program based on evaluation results, participant feedback, and emerging trends
• Translate academic and strategic direction into concrete program formats, content, and learning experiences
• Identify gaps and emerging topics in innovation, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship, and integrate them into the program
• Design, implement, and manage student-focused programs and new learning formats
• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end student experience across all programme elements
• Act as the central point of contact for students, lecturers, and alumni within the program
• Serve as the i²c representative for all student-related programs and formats within the department
• Design and deliver teaching formats (courses, workshops, bootcamps) and contribute selected modules
• Mentor and coach students individually and in teams, supporting their development from ideation to implementation
• Support student projects in both startup and corporate innovation contexts
• Initiate, organize, and lead intrapreneurship-focused activities, including corporate innovation cases and excursions to partner organizations
• Foster an entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial mindset among participants
• Build and maintain a strong network of mentors, alumni, entrepreneurs, and industry partners
• Develop and nurture an active student and alumni community
• Plan, lead, and moderate key program events and recurring event formats (e.g. Demo Day, graduation, workshops, community events)
• Ensure smooth program operations and day-to-day coordination, including scheduling, budgeting, and reporting
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Create and manage program-related content and communication activities, including website, newsletters, and social media

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master or PhD) in technology, business, innovation, entrepreneurship, or a related field
• Relevant professional experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, startup support, or corporate innovation
• Preferably hands-on experience in a startup, entrepreneurial environment, or innovation-driven organisation
• Experience in founder support, market analysis, business model development, and/or go-to-market strategies
• Academic grounding combined with the ability to translate theory into practice-oriented learning experiences
• Ability to collaborate with and integrate external practitioners, entrepreneurs, and domain experts into teaching and program formats
• Interest in and basic understanding of technology-driven innovation
• Fluency in English and German

Additional Information

• Flexibility to engage in teaching and program activities scheduled in the evenings and on selected weekends
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including event execution
• Confident moderation, presentation, and facilitation skills

Benefits

• A diverse and exciting range of responsibilities within a motivated and collegial team
• A modern hybrid working model with up to 60% remote work flexibility
• An inspiring co-working environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and knowledge exchange
• Attractive social benefits and a comprehensive internal and external training program offering numerous career development opportunities
• A centrally located workplace with excellent public transport connections (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)