New Ventures Manager (f/m/d)

Make a Real Difference

At Prewave, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the world. Our innovative AI solutions help businesses identify and predict global supply chain risks. Our aim is to make supply chains more resilient, transparent and sustainable. By doing this we help companies to ensure fair working conditions, eliminate child labour, reduce waste and promote sustainable practices across global supply chains.

Trusted by Global Industry Leaders

We are looking for a New Ventures Manager (f/m/d) who will…

• Develop and test hypotheses about new products and business models: Formulate hypotheses about potential solutions and design experiments to test their viability with our existing customer base and beyond.

• Lead MVP experimentation: Iteratively develop minimum viable products (MVPs) to quickly test and validate new ideas. This may include hands-on prototyping, collaborating with agencies/freelancers, or working closely with our product and engineering teams.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Work closely with product management, engineering, operations, marketing, and sales teams to gather input & build consensus – the delivery will be your responsibility though.

• Analyze and communicate results: Track key metrics, analyze data, and present findings to stakeholders to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement.

• Champion innovation: Foster a culture of innovation within the company, encouraging experimentation, risk-taking, and creative problem-solving.

Must-haves:

• Track record of impact & excellence: You have at least 5 years of professional experience as an Innovation Manager, Growth Initiative Manager or in a similar role. Ideally you have a proven track record in product innovation, building your own business(es), working in high-performance environments (consulting, investment banking, VC, big tech, etc.).

• Entrepreneurial mindset: You’re a self-starter with a passion for innovation, bias for action, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

• Inspiring spirit: You can effectively convey your vision and inspire others – especially customers – to embrace new ideas.

• Strong analytical skills: You have the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions.

• Experience with agile methodologies: You are familiar with agile development processes and lean startup principles.

• Technical proficiency: You have a solid understanding of SaaS business models and software development.

• Fluency in English; additional language skills are a plus.

• A valid work permit is required, depending on the country you will be working from (Germany, Austria, the UK, or France).

• Background in supply chain management, risk management or compliance

• Experience in working with and negotiating with external vendors / partners.

• Basic knowledge of software engineering, data science and cloud technologies

• Experience with applied product analytics, e.g. using SQL, R or dedicated products.

What You Can Expect:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: We recognize and reward talent. You'll receive a competitive compensation package of minimum EUR 3,724 gross annually tailored to your qualifications, experience, and the role.

• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: Join a dynamic team in a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace where all backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued. Your voice is important here.

• Work-Life Balance: Your well-being matters. Enjoy flexible working hours and options for working from home to promote a healthy balance between your professional and personal life.

What our employees love:

• Celebrate Your Birthday: Enjoy an extra vacation day to make your birthday special.

• Office Snacks and Fruits: Stay energised with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits available in the office.

• Engaging Team Events: Join us for cheese tastings, Ping-pong tournaments, company dinners, seasonal celebrations, and more to foster a vibrant team spirit.

• Health and Wellness Initiatives: Participate in team sports through our partnership with Eversports, support your mental well-being with guidance from our workplace psychologist, and benefit from health initiatives such as shiatsu sessions, vaccinations and regular health check-ups to prioritise your physical and mental well-being.

• Your device of choice: whether it's Windows, MacOS or Linux, we'll let you choose your preferred operating system.

• Training and Development: We believe in investing in our employee’s growth. Besides company-wide German - and soft skills training, each team member is encouraged to discuss their professional development ideas with their manager.

We, at Prewave, take pride in encouraging and ensuring a sustainable, transparent and resilient supply chain for all. In our platform, our clients can utilise several tools to understand, analyse and anticipate any risks coming their way. We are using AI technologies to identify and predict these risks.

Our passion for more ethical business practices carried us to be one of top 10 startups in Austria in 2022 by LinkedIn, the best idea spot in 2023, and #7 in best startups list in Austria in 2024 by Trend Magazine.

We are based in Vienna, Austria, and we already have our first office in Paris. We enjoy our work with our team members from all around the world. We are a huge community from more than 35 nationalities already, and counting!

If you crave to belong to a fast-moving and diverse environment, we are one click away. Let's start chatting!