Finance and Operations Manager (m/f/d) at Sovereign Tech Agency

The Sovereign Tech Agency is a public organization dedicated to the digital sovereignty of the economy and society. Our mission is to strengthen the foundations of our digital autonomy and secure open digital technologies as the critical infrastructure of the 21st century.

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 Economic Affairs and Energy, we invest in critical software components, develop programs and create 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.

To support our management team, Sovereign Tech Agency is looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager (m/f/d) to efficiently set up and implement operational processes.

Tasks

• Work closely with our commercial managing director in setting up, implementing, and optimizing administrative processes such as purchasing, recording-keeping, document management, and controlling
• Planning and organization of projects related to business operations or administration
• Project controlling
• Point of contact for finance, controlling, and payment management
• Market research, approval, and procurement processes
• Active knowledge management for all business operations topics
• Support with invoice verification (especially travel expenses)

Requirements

• A degree in business administration, public management, administrative sciences, or comparable qualifications
• At least three years of previous experience in a similar role
• Experience in managing public funds (budgetary and procurement law); experience with EU project administration is a plus
• Proactive approach to work
• Interest in open source and/or software development
• Business fluent in German and English
• Team player: you enjoy collaborating with coworkers, active and open communication, and both giving and receiving feedback
• Working independently: Your work is self-directed and proactive, utilizing 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.

Benefits

• Based on experience and qualifications, the annual compensation for this role (at 40 hours per week) is 66,000-82,000 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, or in a hybrid model
• Please note: we have one to two in-person team meetings in or around Berlin per year, and almost all meetings are scheduled during GMT +1 working hours.
• 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.

Please send us your application with a cover letter and resume in English or German.

We are a diverse team and welcome applications from BPoC (Black and People of Color), individuals with disabilities, people with migration backgrounds, 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 request that you refrain from including a photo of yourself or any information about your age, gender, marital status, or similar details in your documents.

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. We will accept applications for this position for as long as the job description appears on our website.