Launch / Onboarding Manager

About the role

As Launch Manager, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of partner onboarding, from kick-off through go-live and post-launch activities, turning complex, regulated brokerage integrations into predictable, high-quality launches. You'll sit at the center of cross-functional execution, aligning Partnerships, Product, Engineering, Operations, and second-line functions to keep delivery on time, within scope, and operationally sound.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end partner launches by owning the onboarding plan, milestones, and delivery rhythm across Partnerships, Product, Engineering, Operations, and second-line functions.
• Drive alignment and decision-making between partnership leads, product counterparts, and executive sponsors so scope, priorities, and trade-offs are clear.
• Run cross-functional workstreams (API integration readiness, ops/process setup, compliance & controls, partner enablement) to reduce delivery risk.
• Design and continuously improve an onboarding playbook (templates, checklists, risk log, status reporting, launch criteria) to standardize onboarding and scale partner delivery.
• Own stakeholder communication and reporting to leadership, internal steering committees, and partner counterparts.
• Manage complex post-launch activities (feature expansions, new functionalities, operational changes) so existing partners can grow their offering.

What you'll need

• 5+ years of experience in launch management or project/program management within brokerage, fintech, or banking environments.
• Deep understanding of B2B onboarding, including how to structure plans, manage dependencies, and steer stakeholders through complex delivery.
• Strong financial services domain expertise (brokerage knowledge is a plus) and ability to translate regulatory/operational constraints into actionable delivery plans.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional teams across business, product, engineering, and second-line functions, driving outcomes without formal authority.
• Comfort mixing methods (waterfall, agile, hybrid) and pragmatically using tools like onboarding plans, risk logs, and reporting.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and complexity, take ownership end-to-end, and zoom out for the plan while digging into details needed to execute.
• Exceptional communication in English and German (C1+), building trust quickly and leading tough conversations across senior internal and external stakeholders.

What they offer

• Competitive salary based on your experience and value-add.
• Flexible working hours with core hours 12:00-16:00 for collaboration.
• Hybrid work setup in Germany with 4+ days on-site per month in Berlin office.
• Regular mentorship, stretch opportunities, and annual learning budget.
• Deutschlandticket sponsored for unlimited contracts, 50% off Beatvest financial education.
• Workation: up to 10 consecutive days or 60 days per year remotely within the EU.