Programme & Operations Associate - Quantum & Defence (m/f/d)

Interface between Quantum Ecosystem, Programme Operations & Venture Initiatives

QBN is a leading international industry network for advancing quantum technologies, their industrial and military adoption and the broader deeptech ecosystem. We connect industry leaders, start-ups, research institutions and policymakers to create market access, scale innovations and strengthen technological sovereignty.
To reinforce our team, we are looking for a proactive and structured individual who is excited about building professional networks, bringing high-impact events to life, and helping drive forward our B2B services.

Your Responsibilities

As Programme & Operations Associate – Quantum & Defence, you will serve as the operational backbone for key network initiatives, working closely with executive leadership:

• Network & Working Group Operations: Operationally manage and moderate policy and business-related workshops, prepare and follow up on meetings, create documentation, and drive member engagement.

• Event & Format Management: End-to-end execution of strategic flagship formats – from speaker and partner coordination to logistics and on-site support.

• Content & Representation: Draft policy papers, industry reports, and presentations, and represent QBN at conferences and networking events.

• Development of New B2B Offerings: Actively participate in developing and structuring services.

• Partner Management & B2B Outreach: Gradually take ownership of partner and client outreach for newly developed offerings.

Your Profile

• Education: Master’s degree (or Ph.D.) in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Professional Experience: 1–3 years of relevant experience in project management, cluster/network management, startup accelerators, entrepreneurship, B2B event management, or consulting.

• Domain Understanding & Passion: Solid technical understanding of deeptech / quantum technologies and a strong interest in their intersection with business, policy, and defence/security.

• Work Ethic: Highly structured, reliable, and execution-oriented in day-to-day operations (an organizational talent with strong personal accountability).

• Communication & Location: Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken); confident demeanour when engaging with high-level stakeholders from industry, government, and research. Primary residence and work location in Germany are strictly required.

What We Offer

• High Visibility & Network: Direct exposure to decision-makers, founders, VCs and top researchers across the European and international deeptech ecosystem.

• Entrepreneurial Growth: The opportunity to build and shape new services from the ground up under direct executive guidance.

• Attractive Package: Competitive base salary paired with a performance-driven bonus model that recognises and rewards your contribution and our shared success in developing and executing new initiatives.

• Flexibility: Hybrid work setup (remote within Germany / office in Munich) with flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and high autonomy.

Interested?

If you are eager to actively shape the future of the quantum and deeptech ecosystem and take on operational responsibility, we look forward to receiving your application (CV, short cover letter, salary expectations and earliest possible starting date).