Stellenbeschreibung:

We’re VON DER HEYDEN Human Capital – Europe’s go-to growth partner for exceptional talent.

We don’t do headhunting the old-school way. We partner with the most exciting VC and PE investors, scale-ups, and tech champions to build leadership teams that unlock growth, scale, and transformation.

Our specialty: identifying and placing exceptional C-level executives who shape the future of the companies they join. We go beyond CVs – combining insight, intuition, and a sharp market view to find the right fit at the right moment.

We’re a diverse, driven team based in Munich – international at heart, united by our passion for people and business-building. We take our work seriously, but never ourselves – and we genuinely enjoy the journey together.

Among our partners: General Atlantic, Sequoia, EQT, and Insight Partners, as well as Flix, Jedox, Enpal, and Xentral.



Project Manager (m/f/d)



Take ownership. Drive impact. Help shape the future of executive hiring.

At VON DER HEYDEN Human Capital, we’re on a mission to redefine executive search across Europe’s VC, PE, and tech ecosystem. As our new Project Manager, you’ll be at the heart of that mission — owning search mandates end to end, building strong relationships with top-tier clients, and leading project teams to success.

This isn’t headhunting as usual. It’s fast-paced, strategic work where your sharp thinking, structured mindset, and people skills truly move the needle.



What you’ll do:
• Own complex executive search projects from A to Z
  You’ll take full responsibility for the success of multiple mandates — from briefing through to final placement. You’ll create structure, set priorities, manage timelines, and keep everything moving with focus and clarity.


• Lead and empower your project teams
  Working closely with Analysts and the wider VDH team, you’ll delegate smartly, guide with confidence, and ensure quality at every step. You’ll also play a key role in their development within the project context.


• Be the go-to contact for our clients
  You’ll lead communication with clients independently — presenting insights, aligning on strategy, and managing expectations throughout. You’ll build trust by being insightful, consistent, and delivery-focused.


• Shape search strategy and hiring narratives
  You’ll craft tailored search strategies, help define roles, and provide input rooted in business context and market realities. You’ll act as a strategic sparring partner — not just an executor.


• Ensure excellence in everything we deliver
  Whether it’s candidate reports, search documents, or industry mappings — you’re accountable for quality. You ensure our work is clear, well-structured, and always senior-level ready.


• Improve how we work as we scale
  You’ll spot inefficiencies, drive improvements across our tools and processes, and help make our delivery engine smarter and more scalable.


• Collaborate with our leadership team
  You’ll work closely with our CEO and Directors — sharing insights, ensuring alignment, and integrating broader company initiatives into your projects when needed.


What we are looking for:
You are an energetic, analytical, and people-savvy professional with an entrepreneurial mindset. You enjoy taking ownership and solving complex puzzles and working at the intersection of strategy and execution.
• 2–4 years of experience in Management Consulting, Executive Search, Investment Banking, Start-up/Scale-up, VC/PE, or a similar fast-paced environment
• First experience managing projects and/or leading small teams, ideally in a client-facing context
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders
• A structured way of thinking and the ability to manage multiple mandates without losing focus
• Highest standards for quality and execution, paired with a hands-on, pragmatic mindset
• A strong academic background — a Bachelor’s and ideally a Master’s degree in business, economics, or natural sciences
• Fluency in German and English (professional or native-level); other languages are a plus
• Proficiency in MS Office and/or Google Workspace


What we offer:
• Real ownership from day one – Take the lead on high-impact executive search projects with Europe’s most exciting VC- and PE-backed companies
• A clear, structured growth path – With growing exposure to leadership, client management, and business development
• Attractive compensation – Including success-based project bonuses
• A collaborative, international team culture – Ambitious, supportive, and genuinely fun to be part of
• Regular team lunches, events, and yearly offsites – Because we believe great work happens in great relationships
• A beautiful, light-filled office in Munich (Schwabing) – With top-notch coffee, fresh snacks, and even our own private gym
• Lifestyle benefits that support you – Including JobRad and more



Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that’s as ambitious as it is supportive.

NOTE / HINWEIS:

EN: Please refer to Fuchsjobs for the source of your application

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