Program Manager DEEP Qatar
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About the Role
ESMT Berlin seeks a Program Manager for its DEEP Qatar innovation hub to execute local initiatives and deliver flagship programs. The role involves end-to-end program delivery, vendor management, and brand presence.
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Responsibilities
- Own end to end local build and delivery for cohort sessions across DEEP Academy, DEEP Pioneers, and CDL Doha
- Manage scheduling, logistics, venues, catering, and travel for participants, mentors, and faculty
- Manage faculty, speakers, and practitioners including onboarding, attendance, briefings, and on site coordination
- Serve as the first point of contact for participants during cohort weeks
- Own project level budget management across programs
- Work closely with the Program Operations team in Berlin to ensure alignment across the DEEP network
- Provide local logistical support to Venture Managers
- Lead operational delivery of DEEP Qatar's ecosystem days
- Support establishment and growth of DEEP Qatar's brand presence through social media
- Manage local vendors and suppliers required for program delivery
- Track participant data, attendance, feedback, and core program KPIs
Requirements
- 4–6 years of program delivery experience
- Track record of running multiple concurrent programs or events to a high standard
- Experience in an accelerator, university executive education, professional services, or events environment
- Currently based in Qatar or the wider GCC, or open to relocating to Doha
- High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
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About ESMT Berlin and DEEP
- ESMT Berlin is a leading global business school with its campus in Berlin.
- DEEP Institute for Deep Tech Innovation is ESMT’s innovation hub dedicated to generating and scaling science based businesses.
- DEEP runs activities in Healthcare, Natural Capital, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence and Compute, currently expanding to Qatar.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end to end local build and delivery for cohort sessions across DEEP Academy, DEEP Pioneers, and CDL Doha.
- Manage scheduling, logistics, venues, catering, and travel for participants, mentors, and faculty.
- Manage faculty, speakers, and practitioners across the programs, including onboarding, attendance, briefings, and on site coordination.
- Serve as the first point of contact for participants during cohort weeks.
- Ensure programs run to CDL global standards while adapting to the local context.
- Own project level budget management across programs, tracking spend and reporting into the overall Qatar program budget.
- Manage inbound inquiries.
- Work closely with the Program Operations team in Berlin to ensure alignment across the DEEP network.
- Provide local logistical support to Venture Managers across the program verticals.
- Lead the operational delivery of DEEP Qatar's ecosystem days.
- Support the establishment and growth of DEEP Qatar's brand presence in the local ecosystem through social media channels.
- Manage local vendors and suppliers required for program delivery.
What makes you a great fit
- 4–6 years of program delivery experience.
- Track record of running multiple concurrent programs or events to a high standard.
- Experience in an accelerator, university executive education, professional services, or events environment.
- Currently based in Qatar or the wider GCC, or open to relocating to Doha.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline.
- GCC based experience or background (strong preference).
- Experience in a startup, accelerator, or university ecosystem (strong preference).
- Working proficiency in Arabic (nice to have).
What makes this more than just a job
- Collegial and international work environment with employees from over 55 nationalities.
- Encourages self driven mindset and contributions that create meaningful impact.
- Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Application Process
- Submit application via online form including motivation letter, CV with certificates and references, salary expectations, and possible start date.
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