Hybrid Associate Partner/Partner – Innovation Advisory, Startups, Accelerators, Hackathons

at CIVITTA

• Job title: Associate Partner/Partner – Innovation Advisory, Startups, Accelerators, Hackathons
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: RON 24,500 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bucharest, Romania

About the role

• Associate Partner/Partner for Innovation Advisory in Romania. Leading consulting projects and fostering innovation ecosystems with focus on startups and accelerators.

Responsibilities

• 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 Romanian 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: health insurance and meal allowance.