About the opportunity
ChangemakerXchange is hiring a Programme Lead to oversee a global initiative supporting young changemakers building a fairer, more sustainable future for AI and the digital world. The role spans alternative AI infrastructure, fighting algorithmic bias, defending digital rights, and using tech for social impact across four regional cohorts (Europe, MENA, the US, and Asia Pacific). The Programme Lead will handle end-to-end delivery, coordinate with local hosts and facilitators, manage relationships with a multinational corporate partner, oversee impact measurement, and contribute to general core team responsibilities.
Salary and benefits
- A 12-month contract running through to the end of October 2027 or one year from the start date.
- Offered as a full-time position, with the possibility of 3-4 days per week.
- A small office in the heart of Berlin with state-of-the-art tech equipment.
- Flexibility for some home office days.
- Salary range of 45,000 to 60,000 EUR per year based on years of relevant experience, competencies, and role responsibility.
Who can apply?
- Significant experience in programme or project management, ideally managing multi-region or multi-stream programmes.
- Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.
- Berlin-based or otherwise Germany-based, as the timeline does not allow for relocation.
- Strong organisational skills and comfort managing complexity across multiple regions and stakeholders.
- Experience and fluency, or fast learning capacity, with standard office and project tools (MS Office, Google Tools, Typeform, Monday, Zoom).
- Ideal attributes include experience managing corporate partnerships with large multinational companies, existing knowledge of the responsible tech and AI space, and a delivery-focused approach.
When to apply
- Applications open: 2 September
- Application deadline: 20 September
How to apply
- Submit your application through the official Typeform link provided on the website by the 20 September deadline.
Additional information
- First-round interviews: 28 September – 2 October
- Final interviews, reference checks, and selection: Week of 5 October
- Offer and salary discussion: Week of 12 October
- Expected start date: 2 November
- ChangemakerXchange explicitly encourages marginalised candidates to apply.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Project managers with significant experience in multi-region or multi-stream programs.
- Professionals already based in Germany with fluency in English.
- Candidates with existing knowledge of responsible tech and AI infrastructure.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role is a 12-month contract rather than a permanent position.
- Relocation is not possible as the timeline does not allow for it.
- The salary is based on a framework tied to experience and competencies.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great role for a project manager who wants to lead a global initiative supporting young changemakers. It provides experience managing multi-regional cohorts and corporate partnerships in the responsible tech space.
Our take
An ideal role for experienced project managers based in Germany who want to lead a global initiative at the intersection of responsible AI and social impact.
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