Junior Partner Manager IPAI Foundation ^(m/f/d)

Location
Im Zukunftspark 11/13
74076 Heilbronn
Employment Area
Project Management
Level
Entry-level professional
Working Model
Full-time
Reference ID
3154

Would you like to work on social and technological issues related to human-centered AI?

The IPAI Foundation acts as a bridge builder between research, business and society and complements IPAI's business activities.our mission: We want to empower people to understand artificial intelligence, shape it responsibly and actively participate in social discourse. To this end, we create programs, formats and places for valuable exchange.

We are building Europe’s most significant ecosystem for applied Artificial Intelligence in Heilbronn. To drive the systematic expansion of our partner structures and ensure clear governance, we are seeking reinforcements for our Partner Management team at the IPAI Foundation. You will support us by combining our strategic network growth with operational excellence, acting at the dynamic interface of business, science, and society.

Your tasks

Actively support our partners and build stable, trusting relationships through professional engagement. You ensure the content-driven quality of our collaboration through structured preparation and follow-up of meetings and take responsibility for the reliable tracking of project milestones and timelines.
Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives and projects directly at the forefront of pioneering AI innovations
Help shape the Partner Management of the IPAI Foundation by optimizing our CRM as a central database, establishing scalable processes and contract templates, and contributing your own ideas for continuous development
Coordinate internal interfaces through the structured bundling, and qualification of inquiries regarding existing or new partner activities to ensure seamless collaboration
Analyze the ecosystem through systematic research and identify growth opportunities for our network by first qualifying and evaluating potential partners based on portfolio gaps and governance criteria

Your profile

You have successfully completed a degree in Business Administration, Management, Business Informatics, or a comparable field and bring initial relevant professional experience, ideally in partner management, project management, or the development of innovation ecosystems
You are passionate about technological change and bring a strong enthusiasm as well as a solid understanding of the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence
Ideally, you have experience in the implementation or administration of CRM systems (preferably HubSpot)
You navigate confidently within the intersection of business, science, and the public sector – experience in a foundation or non-profit environment is a real plus
You work in an extremely structured and independent manner, maintaining an overview even in a highly dynamic environment. You enjoy translating complex workflows into efficient processes as well as master digital tools with confidence
You communicate confidently in German and English