Senior Program Manager, Startup Ecosystem

About Nebius: Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure. Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI. Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D. About the Role   We’re looking for an experienced Senior 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 our ecosystem motion, owning end-to-end delivery and coordination of key initiatives across the Startup & Venture organization and broader GTM teams. This role will report directly to the VP of Global Startup Ecosystem.  This is not a traditional project management role — you will operate as a strategic planner and executor, ensuring ecosystem efforts are structured, aligned, and executed with rigor.    What You’ll Do  Lead End-to-End Execution of Strategic Initiatives  Drive execution of key ecosystem 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 strong 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 not run in silos, but as part of a coordinated, multi-touch system  Align timelines, messaging, and target accounts across initiatives to maximize impact  Drive execution cadence, follow-ups, and accountability across stakeholders  Identify overlaps, gaps, and sequencing issues — and resolve them proactively  Remove blockers and ensure initiatives move forward efficiently  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  Ensure consistency in how initiatives are planned and executed across teams and regions  Enable Pipeline Through Ecosystem Initiatives  Partner with internal teams (Venture, community, industry), Sales, and BDRs to ensure initiatives are designed and executed to support pipeline generation and deal acceleration  Ensure clear ownership and handoffs across teams and improve visibility and coordination across the funnel:  Track how opportunities are sourced and progress across stages  Identify breakdowns in conversion and engagement  Align with GTM teams on:  Target accounts and quarterly priorities  Consistent messaging and outreach across touchpoints  Continuously refine how ecosystem initiatives translate into high-quality, well-coordinated opportunities   Project Operations & Execution Excellence  Define clear success criteria for each initiative:  Delivery against scope, timeline, and quality  Stakeholder alignment and satisfaction  Adoption and engagement  Establish strong project governance and execution cadence:  Milestone tracking, status reporting, and risk management  Clear ownership and accountability  Identify operational gaps and inefficiencies:  Improve workflows, coordination, and cross-team collaboration  Standardize processes to increase scalability and repeatability  Build playbooks and best practices to ensure consistent execution across initiatives  Continuously improve the speed, clarity, and effectiveness of delivery  Who You Are  7–10+ years of experience in Project management, Program Management, GTM operations in tech companies  Strong executor with a 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 ecosystem  GTM and pipeline generation  Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills  Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously  Proficiency in project management tools  Bonus:  Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional, and complex initiatives with strong, measurable outcomes   Experience in AI, cloud, or leading technology companies   Strong understanding of the startup and venture ecosystem  Key employee benefits in the US: Health insurance:  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. Disability & life insurance : Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage. Pay Transparency We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including experience, skills, qualifications, the level at which the candidate is hired, and geographic location, consis