We are looking for an entrepreneurial, analytically sharp, and tech-savvy Senior Manager, Strategy & Tech Projects to work directly with our Tech Co-Founder as his strategic and operational right hand. You will sit at the nexus of all major technological and strategic initiatives, ensuring applike’s vision is executed flawlessly. This role is a demanding blend of strategy development, hands-on operational execution, and deep technical project leadership, offering an unparalleled, high-growth trajectory as you scale alongside the company.
If you thrive in the engine room of a hyper-growth company, turning ambitious visions into concrete technical deliverables, this is your mission.
About us
applike group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing tech scale-ups, innovating at the crossroads of AdTech and Mobile Gaming. Powered by advanced AI and a world-class engineering team, we are behind the leading tech unicorn in the rewarded advertising industry.
We are home to four ventures revolutionizing advertising, mobile analytics, and gaming worldwide:
adjoe – leading mobile ad platform
justDice – mobile gaming loyalty & reward platforms
Sunday – hybrid-casual mobile games studio
justtrack – mobile tracking, analytics & UA steering
Backed by media powerhouse Bertelsmann and operating from our headquarters in Hamburg and offices in Boston, Singapore, and Tokyo, we are building the next era of AdTech. With 400+ employees across Hamburg, Boston, Singapore, and Tokyo, we’re scaling fast and entering an exciting phase of global expansion.
What You Will Do: Own the Strategic Agenda: Serve as the primary driver for high-priority initiatives ranging from new product pivots and features to market entry strategies Cross-Functional Leadership: Directly lead and manage end-to-end complex, cross-functional projects that span Engineering, Product, Data Science, and business teams, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery against strategic objectives Scalability Champion: Work with our senior leadership to design and implement organizational structures and processes that support applike’s rapid scaling and international growth __Tech and Market Analysis: C__onduct analyses on emerging technologies, AdTech trends, data opportunities, and competitive landscapes to inform future product and platform investments Decision to Action: Translate executive decisions and high-level technical strategy into actionable objectives and execution plans for Engineering and Product teams, ensuring fast and effective execution Executive Communication: Prepare and articulate strategies, technical updates, and proposals for executive meetings, shareholders, and senior leadership Who You Are: Strategic & Analytical Expertise: 3–4 years of experience in (Tech-) Strategy Consulting (preferably MBB), Venture Capital (Tech Focus), or in a Chief of Staff role at a high-growth tech startup/scale-up Technical Project Leadership: Proven success in leading and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects (e.g., software development, data architecture, or large-scale integrations) Hands-On Technical Fluency: Demonstrated hands-on understanding of Software Development and the broader Tech landscape – you must be comfortable engaging in detailed technical discussions with engineers and product leads e.g., you know the difference between document-oriented and relational databases Problem-Solving Mastery: Skilled at breaking down ambiguous problems, generating insights from data, and translating them into actionable strategic initiatives Entrepreneurial Mindset: Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Structured when needed, pragmatic when it counts, and always ready to roll up your sleeves Executive Presence & Influence: Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating the executive presence necessary to influence stakeholders from engineers to the CEOs Fluent in both English and German at C1 level or equivalent. Our Commitment to Your Success: Invest in Your Future: You’ll join a high-performing, rapidly scaling global company with a clear vision, while directly influencing the company's trajectory and sharing in its success. We’re committed to your growth through regular feedback, mentoring, and our development programs, you’ll expand your skillset and build a long-term career at adjoe. Easy Arrival to applike group: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you and your family covered, including a relocation bonus, and personal support to help you build your life here, making your move smooth and stress-free. Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: Flexible hours, remote Fridays and 30 vacation days. You’ll also have three weeks of remote work each year, access to an 24/7 in-house gym with classes, and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Thrive Where You Work: Our Hamburg HQ offers more than a view of the Alster lake. You’ll find a vibrant office with top-notch equipment, open collaboration spaces, and plenty of snacks and drinks to keep ideas (and energy) flowing.We are creat engaging experiences for every app user in the world. We consist of 3 independent companies that support each other with knowledge & technologies
weniger ansehen As an experienced Senior Agile Coach at the applike group you will help our organization(s) to operate efficiently by fostering strong collaboration within and between teams. The applike group operates different ventures that are all running digital businesses and you will support the different companies to fulfill their goals.
The Senior Agile Coach will be responsible for guiding and mentoring our teams in the adoption and implementation of Agile and Lean methodologies, while being non-dogmatic, flexible and adaptive to find the right suitable solution for each challenge.
The applike group is committed to creating engaging experiences for every app user around the world. We are passionate about creating market-changing products, technologies and companies. We have already founded 4 companies. Our ventures are independent business units that benefit from each other’s technologies, expertise, and market access to become even more successful: adjoe is developing a breakthrough mobile advertising solution that enables app publishers around the world to grow their advertising revenues. justDice is the market leader in Mobile Gaming Loyalty Programs. Sunday is a next generation hybrid casual mobile game publisher. And justtrack offers a unique software to automate the entire mobile users acquisition process. Yet more to come.
Under the umbrella of the media company Bertelsmann, we have access to a global network of experts and strong financial support. By developing a state-of-the-art tech stack and highly skilled workforce, we aim to reach more mobile users than any other company in the world. If you want to grow your career in tech, challenge yourself in a high-performance environment, while having fun with great colleagues from all over the world, you've come to the right place!
Find the whole world in one office. Boost your career with awesome people!
What you will do: You will train and coach teams on agile principles and best practices, and work with them to translate these into concrete ways of working. From how they plan and prioritize to how they communicate, make decisions and deliver in their day-to-day operations. You will help to improve inter-team communication, collaboration and strengthen the lead’s ability to mentor and encourage team members You will support senior leadership in designing organizational operating systems that are scalable, flexible and outcome focussed You will facilitate Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives and demos, if needed You will help teams to improve their project management e.g., by setting up processes, creating helpful Kanban Boards, identifying and removing roadblocks You will promote a culture of continuous improvement and encourage teams to experiment with new ways of working, including adoption of new AI use cases You will collaborate with stakeholders and senior leaders to align team goals with organizational objectives You will flexibly adapt and implement the best suitable solution for each challenge without being dogmatic about specific Agile or Lean paradigms Who you are: You have 5+ years of experience as an Agile Coach in multiple projects and companies You have worked in an international, English speaking tech environment, ideally during start-up or scale-up phases You have strong knowledge of Agile and Lean methodologies and frameworks, applying them in a pragmatic, non-dogmatic way to improve collaboration in large tech teams and focus on delivering measurable impact. You have experience in coaching and mentoring teams in Agile and Lean practices You have excellent communication and facilitation skills You are people focussed and have a strong sense of empathy to guide people You have ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing requirements Scrum Master certification or related Agile certifications as well as Lean certification are a plus Fuel for the Journey: Benefits to Support Your Ambitions Invest in Your Future: Regular feedback and our development program support your growth, helping you expand your skill set and achieve your career goals. Easy Arrival to applike: From signing to settling in Hamburg, we’ve got you covered. Need a visa? No problem. Ready to build your new life and career at applike in Hamburg? We support every ambition - from learning German to a relocation bonus that helps you settle in and make Hamburg feel like home. Live Your Best Life, at Work and Beyond: We work in a hybrid setup with 3 core office days, plus flexible working hours. Enjoy 30 vacation days, 3 weeks of remote work per year, and free access to an in-house gym with lots of different fitness classes and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Thrive Where You Work: Enjoy the Alster Lake view from our central office with top-notch equipment, fun open spaces, and a large variety of snacks and drinks. Join the Community! Participate in regular team and company events, including hackathons and social gatherings. We work together, and we celebrate together, too. The Interview Process: 1st Interview with TA 2nd Interview with Lead Agile Coach 3rd Get to Know the Team 4th Meeting VP of PeopleOur mission is to create an inspiring work environment for amazing people to achieve extraordinary things. Be part of it!
Skip writing cover letters. Tell us about your most passionate personal project, your desired salary, and your earliest possible start date. We are looking forward to your application!
We welcome applications from people who will contribute to the diversity of our company.
We are creat engaging experiences for every app user in the world. We consist of 3 independent companies that support each other with knowledge & technologies
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