You take responsibility for the implementation of our school development program in close cooperation with the program management and the Program Coordinator
You are closely involved in the content and strategic development of the program and coordinate the coordination within all internal and external stakeholder groups
You are responsible for the organization and implementation of the various school development formats together with the external consultants and participating schools
You ensure the quality of the program and coordinate with those responsible for impact work and measurement
You are the point of contact and contact person for the participating schools
You actively contribute to integrating the participating schools into the Education Lab’s community offering in order to generate mutual added value and support the exchange within the Viennese education system
You will work closely with the Education Lab’s Communications Circle to share information, success stories and learnings with the wider Education Lab community
You ensure that work processes are documented and contribute to evaluation and improvement
You keep an eye on the finances and ensure that you can provide an insight into the status quo at all times
You see yourself as part of the Education Lab team who also lends a hand when support is needed elsewhere outside your project
You measure your success by the impact that the school development program has on the participating schools and the people involved
June 2026
We are looking for: Program Manager School Development (f/m/d)
We opened the Education Lab in April 2025! In close cooperation with the City of Vienna and many other partners, we have created a place for everyone who wants to actively shape education in Vienna.
Educators, people from administration, civil society and educational practice meet here. They exchange experiences, share ideas and network in order to shape the future of kindergartens and schools together. The aim is to make existing innovations visible – and to disseminate them together.
Program Manager School Development
(f/m/d) | between August 1 and 15, 2026 | full-time
The Education Lab sees itself as a learning organization within the Viennese education system. We also want to use a programme to enable school teams to develop further as an organization and to develop their own potential in a targeted manner in line with the specifics of their location.
Responsibility:
Properties:
Experience in project and stakeholder management: You have got to know the Viennese/Austrian education system from the inside, but have also already gained experience in other organizational systems
Networked thinking: You quickly recognize connections and think outside the box to consider the needs and effects of and on others
Impact orientation, conceptual enthusiasm and team spirit: Together with other stakeholders, you design a program that has impact in mind and is based on exchange, community and professionalization
Eagerness to learn: You see yourself as part of a learning organization, see learning experiences as potential and are not afraid to venture into uncharted waters
Strong implementation skills: you get things rolling and ensure that ideas become concrete formats and results
You have a good feel for people and dynamics, and are comfortable moderating and speaking with and in front of many people
Service orientation: through your work, you support all program participants in their own development and empower them through your support
Organizational talent, especially in the planning and coordination of formats and calendars
Hands-on mentality and willingness to lend a hand where it is needed
Confident in using digital tools (CRM, communication and planning tools)
Working environment
A role with strategic scope, operational implementation and a high level of personal responsibility
Daily exchange with a community that is committed to equitable and innovative education
Part of a new venture within an established structure and in close collaboration with an international team and network
Access to all Impact Hub, Climate Lab and Future Health Lab services
Further training, team activities, partner offers and much more.
Flexible working environment (partly hybrid working and flexible working hours)
High autonomy and personal responsibility through team structure according to Holacracy
Offer
Working hours: 40 hours/week
Start date: between August 1 and 15, 2026
Remuneration: The annual salary is between € 54,362 and € 63,672 gross, depending on level of education, qualifications and professional experience (according to our internal salary scheme).
The position is initially limited to 18 months, with the option of extension.
Work location: Education Lab (1040), as well as shared use of Impact Hub (1070), Climate Lab (1090) and Future Health Lab (1100)
Application process
Please send your CV and a description of your motivation and why you are the right person for the job in any form (e.g. video, poster, document, etc.) via our application portal.
We look forward to receiving your application by June 18, 2026
As we review applications on an ongoing basis, we look forward to receiving your application at an early stage.
Note
We value diversity, openness and mutual respect. Applications are considered solely on the basis of professional qualifications, regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or other personal characteristics. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and are committed to a team that combines diverse skills, experience and perspectives.
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