Partnership Manager for the Cyber Innovation Hub of the German Armed Forces (CIHBw) | Partnership Manager im CIHBW (m/w/d)

BWI GmbH

München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Sep 26, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role involves driving digital transformation by connecting the German Armed Forces with the startup ecosystem. The Partnership Manager will be responsible for building and nurturing relationships with Venture Capital Funds, innovation networks, and military innovation hubs, both domestically and internationally. Key responsibilities include evaluating startup pitches, identifying technological potential for innovation projects, and advising leadership on partnership selection and development. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset, strong execution skills, and experience in innovation, VC, or startup environments, preferably with exposure to public or military clients. This position offers the chance to contribute to Germany's security by advancing the Bundeswehr's IT capabilities within a dynamic and security-relevant context, utilizing agile methodologies and entrepreneurial thinking.

Required Skills

Education

University degree, ideally in Economics, Technology, Innovation Management, or comparable fields

Experience

  • At least two years of relevant professional experience in innovation, VC, or startup environments
  • Experience with interfaces to public or military clients (preferred)
  • Experience in interdisciplinary teams
  • Experience in managing complex, process-oriented tasks
  • Foundational knowledge of the working methods of VC-Funds

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel to customer locations within Germany and to international partners