We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to help developers, builders, and creators bring their ideas to life with speed and simplicity, by providing a cloud data platform that makes open source databases, search, streaming, and application infrastructure easily accessible to everyone.
Right now, we’re looking for a Junior Startup Program Manager to join our team who shares our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches. About this team You’ll join a customer-obsessed, fast-moving, and high-performing team of 3 people. Aiven for Startups team is part of the CEO Office and reports directly to a member of the executive team. This is a highly visible role internally.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic person, passionate about the startup ecosystem, ready to join our team at Aiven for Startups. As part of the Program Management team, you'll play a key role in interacting with the founders and CxOs helping them build the “next big thing” using AI and cloud infrastructure. Aiven for Startup provides up to USD 100,000 in credits for startups to build their digital and software products using the open-source technologies we provide (databases, data streaming). You’ll be the go-to person for initial conversations, operational follow-up, onboarding coordination, and progress tracking.This role is central to Aiven's growth, as you'll be enabling the next wave of innovation built on our trusted open-source platform.
You are comfortable interacting with founders, are a good listener and a good communicator, but also take pride in things well done, requiring from you attention to detail and ability to handle multiple operational tasks in parallel. To be successful in this role, you need to be a strong team player as you will be working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, solution architects and product leaders at Aiven.
What you'll do:
- Integral member of the Aiven for Startups team: You will help grow the program and help it run smoothly — involved in day-to-day operations you will also represent the Program at industry leading events, conferences and help stage regular webinars to raise the visibility of Aiven among the startup community.
- Guide startups through their program journey: You'll manage key steps from application to onboarding, adoption, and graduation — reviewing applications, coordinating kickoffs, following up on progress.
- Ensure internal coordination: You'll help internal teams aligned on the Program needs by maintaining structured workflows, clear documentation, and regular reporting across the organization.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Foundational experience in a role where you demonstrated success in project management and reaching defined outcomes. We value diverse experiences. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
- A passion for startups and technology: You're genuinely interested in the startup ecosystem and motivated to learn about Aiven’s products.
- Strong operational and project management skills: You can prioritize effectively, stay organized, and keep multiple workstreams on track.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: You're comfortable engaging with founders, engineers, and internal teams, and can communicate clearly and professionally.
- Process-oriented and rigorous: You pay attention to detail, keep documentation up to date, and help maintain clean, reliable processes.
Analytical mindset & KPI familiarity: You're comfortable working with data, updating dashboards, and tracking program performance.
Amazing! What’s next:
If you think Aiven is the place for you and that our Values align with yours, send us your resume and we’ll get in touch!
Global Benefits:
Our global benefits are designed to help you thrive and grow, personally and professionally:
- Participate in Aiven’s equity plan.
- Balance work and life with our hybrid work policy.
- Choose the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.
- Use your Professional Development Plan budget for learning opportunities.
- Receive holistic wellbeing support through our global Employee Assistance Program.
- Inquire about our Global Time Off Commitment (Parental and Sick Leave, as well as Personal Time)
- Enjoy country-specific benefits for our global cast.
How to Recognize and Avoid Employment Scams:
There has been a rise in fake job postings used by scammers to get personal information. At Aiven, all of our emails relating to recruitment come from an @aiven.io, @greenhouse.io or @eu.greenhouse.io domain and all of our interviews are conducted by video call or in person. Our interviews will never occur via text or chat. If you’re unsure of the legitimacy of a job opportunity/offer pertaining to Aiven, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at recruitment@aiven.io.
Equal Opportunities:
Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.
At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.
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