Project Manager (all genders) Full-time

The Sovereign Tech Agency and its work are growing — that’s why we’re looking for a project manager to help establish and develop new projects in the agency.

Who we are

The Sovereign Tech Agency secures digital infrastructure in the public interest. Our mission is to strengthen digital sovereignty, fostering competition and innovation by investing in critical open source infrastructure and the ecosystems that support it. In this way, we are providing the basis for a stable, trustworthy, and democratic digital future.

We are a new organization at the intersection of technology, politics, and public stewardship. Our aim is not only to strengthen the open source ecosystem, but also to shape its future.

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, the Sovereign Tech Agency invests in critical software components, develops programs, and creates 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 an experienced Project Manager to develop and deliver new projects at the Sovereign Tech Agency. This person thinks entrepreneurially, takes ownership, and actively shapes new initiatives.

As a Project Manager, you will take on operational responsibility for a range of new projects within the Sovereign Tech Agency. These projects could range from planning and implementing our activities as part of the newly established Digital Commons EDIC, to designing and organizing events like the Maintain-a-thon at the United Nations, and more. You will help the team turn ideas into successful projects while working on your own, being responsible for specific deliverables, and managing stakeholders and project quality.

Your Tasks

• Independently plan, coordinate, and execute projects for the Sovereign Tech Agency
• Take responsibility for managing individual projects and deliverables
• Identify and engage suitable implementation partners
• Coordinate and communicate with various internal and external stakeholders, including vendors
• Manage budgets and monitor project progress
• Represent projects externally, for example to project partners, service providers, and political stakeholders
• Prepare status updates and reports

Your Qualities

• Proven experience managing projects at the intersection of public policy and technology
• Highly independent, structured, and reliable
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A strong interest in open source and digital commons, ideally with a background in technology, community, or business
• Willingness to travel for partnership and stakeholder meetings, as well as conferences
• Excellent communication skills in English (business fluent)
• Team player: you 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

• Shape an innovative, growing organization with international visibility
• Work at the intersection of technology, politics, and society with significant strategic importance
• Based on experience and qualifications, the annual compensation for this role (at 40 hours per week) is 70,000 to 78,500 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 (with frequent work travel to Berlin), or in a hybrid model
• 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, immigrants, 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 with your responses to the questions below, your résumé, and earliest possible start date in English or German by email to jobs@sovereign.tech

Instead of a cover letter, please answer the following three questions (no more than one page):

1. What motivates you to work at Sovereign Tech Agency?
2. What methods and tools do you use in project management?
3. What do you need in order to do your job well?

We will confirm receipt of your documents by email and let you know what the next steps are. We will set up an introductory meeting as soon as possible, depending on your availability, either in person in Berlin or via video call.

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