Junior Project Manager at Accelerace

Are you passionate about startups and would like to take responsibility in the management and steering of dynamic data projects? Do you possess strong project management skills and have an affinity to business intelligence and data analysis? If so, then you could be our new junior project manager for data projects at Accelerace.

Who we look for

We're looking for an ambitious and talented student with an entrepreneurial mindset to manage and drive data projects within Accelerace and external partners. The most important thing is that you’ve an eagerness to learn, a hands-on mentality, a passion for innovation and that you take responsibility and actively engage in your tasks with the ambition to deliver the best results.

We imagine that you’re a top student on min. 5th semester of your Bachelor’s or in your Master’s, pursuing a degree in Business, Project Management, Data Science or equivalent. Fluency in English and good Microsoft Excel proficiency is required. Coding skills or experience in working with APIs / data automation and extraction are a plus.

Your primary tasks will be:

• Manage and implement various data projects that revolve around the collection of start-up information on several indicators over time

• Collect and structure start-up information and plan the automation of the data collection process

• Analyse the data and derive a long-term strategy on how the data projects can be used to support the Nordic start-up ecosystem

• Develop the project schedule and resource requirements to ensure on-time delivery

• Work closely with the internal management, clients and external partners to align expectations and communicate deliverables

  
  

What we offer

Accelerace is one of Europe’s leading startup accelerators and we’ve spotted, trained and mentored 700+ startups over the last 12 years. Our team consists of ex-founders, tech junkies and business developers and is, in simple terms, the place to be if you want to soak up everything startup-related. You’ll be part of our small project team, located in an intensive and fun work environment that'll provide you with valuable insight and knowledge about the Nordic startup community. As a junior project manager, you are not limited to "classic" student tasks, but drive the projects self-responsibly, reporting directly to the senior management. Here’s some of the (many) advantages you’ll get:

• High level of responsibility and the opportunity to utilize your skills and do things in your way

• Excellent learning environment with flat hierarchies and small teams that will enable you to grow with your tasks and experience a fast learning curve

• Supervision and mentoring from Accelerace Senior Management

• Training in the Accelerace entrepreneurial method (which has helped 800+ startups scale) and insights into how an accelerator works and how to found a start-up 

• Networking opportunities in the Nordic startup ecosystem and an office in the coworking community Symbion, including access to social events, free lunch, coffee etc. 

  
  

Good to know

We expect you to work around 15-20 hours per week. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and you’ll start in the middle of January. We're excited to hear from you, so apply today or no later than the 01st of January-