Who we are:

The Sovereign Tech Agency is an organization dedicated to the digital sovereignty of the economy and society. Our mission is to strengthen the foundations of our digital autonomy and secure open digital technologies as the critical infrastructure of the 21st century. Open digital infrastructure is the backbone of the digital world. It is essential for the flow of information, for government, for business, and for innovation, much like roads and bridges in the physical world. The most effective strategy for building this infrastructure is open source software: it is the bedrock on which our digital society is built - powerful, collaborative, and democratic. With a commission from the German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation, we invest in critical software components, develop programs, and create structures that sustainably strengthen the open source ecosystem, including the people behind the code. Our work is unique: we are leading the way on how governments engage with open digital infrastructure and laying the groundwork for how modern societies ensure resilience, technological diversity, and public digital services. Together, we are building Europe’s digital future – open, secure, and sovereign.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a Program Manager to join the Sovereign Tech Fund team to contribute to the growth of the Sovereign Tech Agency. You know how to manage complex projects and keep them on track, and you're genuinely interested in open source and the communities that build it. Working closely with those communities and helping them succeed is a core part of this role. We're a small, cross-functional team that runs on modern collaboration tools and takes our processes seriously. We're constantly refining how we work, and we want someone who sees that as an opportunity – someone who takes ownership, stays on top of the details, and can be relied on across multiple projects at once.

Your Tasks:

• Evaluating and assessing technologies for the Sovereign Tech Fund based on formal criteria
• Actively participating in discussions regarding investment decisions
• Communicating with open source projects and potential contractors
• Drafting service contracts in consultation with the projects
• Coordinating and managing projects before and during the commissioning process

Your Qualities:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in project management or grants management
• Interest in the areas of open source, open source infrastructure, and software development
• Business fluent in German, able, for example, to create written documents in German
• Business fluent in English, to communicate with international partners and a multilingual team
• You’re a team player and enjoy collaborating with coworkers, active and open communication, and both giving and receiving feedback.
• You’re organized, self-directed, and proactive, working effectively with modern collaboration tools For us, your motivation, attitude, and vision are as important as your resume. Even if you don’t fit all requirements, we welcome your application.

What we offer:

• Based on experience and qualifications, the annual compensation for this role (at 40 hours per week) is 73,000 to 86,000 Euro aligned with the TVöD-Bund wage agreement for the public sector.
• Flexible and remote-friendly work arrangements for all family and life situations, from our office in Berlin-Mitte, from home, or in a hybrid model
• We have four in-person team meetings in or near Berlin per year; almost all meetings are scheduled during GMT +1 working hours.
• Employment under German law; work and residence must be in Germany
• 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day work week)
• Support for your professional and personal development, including the opportunity to attend international conferences
• Initial two-year term with the goal of converting subsequently to an open-ended contract
• In our small, agile team, your perspective matters: we explicitly welcome you to contribute ideas and suggestions about how we can develop as an organization and to actively participate in shaping our future.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are a diverse team and welcome applications from BPoC (Black and People of Color), individuals with disabilities, people with migration backgrounds, and individuals from other groups underrepresented in technology development. If you belong to these groups, please feel free to mention it in your application. However, we encourage you to refrain from including a photo of yourself or any information about your age, gender, marital status, or similar details in your documents.

How to apply and the next steps:

Please send us your application including your resume in English or German using this form. https://ats.talentadore.com/apply/program-manager/813gGp We will confirm receipt of your documents by email and let you know the next steps. We will set up an introductory meeting as soon as possible, depending on your availability, either in person in Berlin or via video call. The position will remain open at least until 19 April 2026.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at jobs@sovereign.tech.