Venture Manager (NYC)

About the role

This role is a strategic catalyst that transforms high-level founder vision into scalable, high-growth business units within the Almedia ecosystem. You will own way more, way earlier, being trusted with significant responsibility from the outset as you spearhead new ventures. The position requires you to push harder and get further in an environment that highly rewards intensity over traditional hours. You will join a rare environment working alongside ambitious, high-speed, high-ownership people who move with urgency. You must be fully present, committing to 5 days a week in the office to build the energizing momentum the company needs. As the bridge between consulting sharpness and execution obsession, you will lead the end-to-end launch of the company's most critical missions. Ultimately, you will own the strategic partnerships and operational frameworks that turn raw concepts into functioning, scalable revenue streams.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Launch & Build Ventures: Spearhead strategic ventures from scratch, transforming raw concepts into functioning, scalable revenue streams that align with Almedia's growth goals.
• Execute CEO Missions: Drive the execution of high-priority missions directly with our leadership team, using rapid testing and data-based decisions to move from strategy to reality.
• Own Strategic Partnerships: Serve as the primary point of contact for the world's biggest advertisers, managing high-level expectations and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Scale Operational Frameworks: Develop whitepapers and innovative scaling methodologies to improve internal processes and company-wide efficiency in collaboration with R&D leads.
• Lead Cross-Functional Sprints: Coordinate workshops and lead execution across departments to ensure initiatives are delivered without delay and reach our high quality standards.
• Translate founder vision into actionable plans: Convert abstract concepts into concrete strategies that can be implemented immediately by multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage high-stakes client portfolios: Act as the main liaison for key advertiser relationships, ensuring satisfaction and retention at the highest level.
• Drive data-informed decision cycles: Utilize deep analytical rigor to iterate on ventures quickly, maximizing learning and impact in the AdTech landscape.
• Mentor internal stakeholders: Elevate the entire team's ability to scale by setting high standards and building robust frameworks for execution.
• Pioneer innovation methodologies: Apply frameworks like Design Thinking and Lean Startup to solve ambiguous business challenges specific to the Rewarded User Acquisition ecosystem.

Requirements

• Experience in Venture Building: Proven track record in strategic consulting or high-growth startup operations, specifically taking initiatives from zero to one.
• Data Fluency & Analytical Rigor: Deep proficiency in analyzing market trends and complex datasets to drive strategic insights and business decisions.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Experience managing high-stakes client relationships and leading cross-functional teams through complex project lifecycles.
• Innovation Methodology Expertise: Proficiency in applying frameworks like Design Thinking and Lean Startup to solve ambiguous business challenges in the AdTech space.
• Full-time availability in New York: Must be able to commit to the standard full-time schedule as defined by the role.
• Office presence commitment: Willingness to be fully present 5 days a week in the office to contribute to the company's energetic momentum.
• High-intensity work tolerance: Capability to thrive under intense pressure and tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Ownership mentality: A mindset that treats the business as your own, ensuring high-priority topics always move toward clear outcomes.

Nice to have

• Bonus: Deep knowledge of the mobile gaming ecosystem or the Rewarded User Acquisition landscape.

Practical notes

• The compensation package includes a salary range of $140,000-170,000 per annum, equity, and bonus.
• The role requires full-time engagement based in New York.
• Candidates must be prepared for significant travel within the New York area as required by project needs.
• No specific visa sponsorship information is provided in the source documentation.
• The application deadline is not specified; interested candidates should contact the hiring team directly through Almedia's official channels.
• This position is part of Almedia's aggressive growth strategy to become Germany's second bootstrapped unicorn.
• The successful candidate will operate within a fast-paced environment where doing more results in getting more through a generous bonus scheme.