Associate Partner | Startup & Innovation Ecosystems

Job description

Join Civitta - an international company with 750+ colleagues across 20+ countries. We focus on management consulting, funding, and digital solutions. Originating from Central and Eastern Europe, we also deliver projects across Central Asia, the Middle East, and the United States. Support governments, universities, corporations, and start-ups in building innovation ecosystems. We help design and implement programs that strengthen R&D, entrepreneurship, and access to funding. If you’re interested in innovation policy and start-up growth, this is where strategy meets execution. Take the step towards your journey with us and join us as an **Associate Partner | Startup & Innovation Ecosystems** in **Slovakia or Czech Republic.** In this position, you will play a key role in generating project opportunities and managing initiatives that create lasting societal impact through collaboration with the innovation sector in Slovakia/Czechia. Civitta is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a visionary with an entrepreneurial mindset who can challenge the market, a true team player capable of building and coaching teams, and an authentic leader who can cultivate strong relationships with clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of the journey of building and growing a leading management consultancy originating from Central and Eastern Europe. ### You will: - Lead consulting and innovation projects, delivering practical recommendations and creative solutions for clients; - Build and maintain strong client relationships while fostering innovation ecosystems and identifying high-potential startups; - Coach and mentor teams, sharing expertise and guiding project delivery and innovation programs; - Design and scale new consulting and innovation services, workshops, and acceleration programs; - Manage multiple stakeholders and actively contribute to company growth locally and internationally. ### Requirements: - 6+ years of experience in consulting, business management, or innovation; - Entrepreneurial mindset, able to design and scale innovation programs and new service lines; - Build and maintain strong client relationships and a robust sales pipeline; - Proven leadership in managing and mentoring teams across multiple projects; - Passionate about innovation, technology, and social impact; active in local and international innovation ecosystems; - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills; - Professional-level English and Slovak or Czech language. ### Benefits: - **Accelerated Career Growth** – we invest in your development through coaching, mentoring, and regular performance reviews to help you grow faster and with purpose; - **Compensation & Profit Sharing:** a guaranteed monthly salary complemented by performance-based rewards, including profit sharing based on individual P&L, additional team and group-wide profit sharing, and the opportunity to become a shareholder over time; - **Entrepreneurial Freedom** – shape your own path, contribute ideas, and take the lead on initiatives that matter to you; - **Flexible Working Hours –** manage your workday with flexibility and the option to work from home twice a week, while also benefiting from our city-centre office as a convenient, collaborative workspace; - **Culture & Connection** – from engaging team bonding activities such as Christmas parties and Summer events to spontaneous celebrations, monthly team breakfast or lunches, we believe in recognizing wins—big or small—and celebrating them together; - **International Offsite Trips** – every year, we travel to an exciting destination to spend time together with the entire Civitta team, strengthening connections and creating unforgettable memories; - **Gifts Programme** – welcome boxes, birthday surprises and holiday cheer, we make sure your special moments are recognized; - **Local Benefits Package** – enjoy a local benefits package to support your well-being and professional needs which includes: Multisport card, The Spot Coworking office, and a weekly fruit baskets.