Head of Program Management

Head of Program Management – Hasso Plattner Foundation

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As Head of Program Management, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering our philanthropic mission. You will develop and execute strategies across our focus areas, driving measurable impact in collaboration with external stakeholders, our core team and our executive board.

You will lead the Program Management Team, coordinate cross‑functional initiatives, and ensure clarity, quality, and alignment throughout every stage of execution. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our projects and the advancement of our Foundation’s values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Program Management Team, fostering excellence and collaboration.
• Oversee strategy development and execution for all charitable activities.
• Oversee and facilitate the scaling of existing and new projects.
• Provide strategic guidance to project leadership teams, acting as a trusted sparring partner.
• Ensure delivery of high‑quality materials, internal reports, and board‑ready presentations.
• Drive the implementation of impact measurement and reporting systems tailored to our needs.
• Improve internal processes to allow HPF to scale its operations.
• Ensure that HPF’s charitable projects are staffed with highly skilled and motivated executives.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic track record from a leading university.
• Master’s degree required; PhD or STEM background are a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience leading complex, international projects in high‑performing teams.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams; leadership experience in an international philanthropic organization is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills, structured working style, and clear communication.
• Highly driven, committed to excellence, and adaptable to new challenges.
• Outstanding written and spoken German and English.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Support to pursue professional training
• Multi‑day team events
• Public transport ticket
• State‑of‑the‑art IT equipment
• Working in a beautiful office in Potsdam with a lake view
• Free lunch, fruits, drinks, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

To Apply

We look forward to receiving your application (CV, diplomas, references) compiled as one PDF document with your salary expectations and earliest entry date.

Location: Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.