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The Digital Engineering Faculty of the University of Potsdam and HPI offers a computer science engineering degree program that is unique in Germany.In the course of its strong growth, the Hasso Plattner Institute is looking for the earliest possible start date for aProgram Manager / PhD (m/f/x) - Student & Scientist Programs\r\nThe position is initially limited to 2 years and full-time.HPI Engine is the entrepreneurship ecosystem of the Hasso Plattner Institute, one of Europe’s leading hubs for digital entrepreneurship. With 300+ founders, 450+ startups, and over €1B in raised capital, we enable tech innovators to turn ideas into impactful ventures through education, mentorship, and community. Together with HPI Ventures, we support startups from first idea to global scale.Your Role\r\nInspire Future Founders: Empower students and researchers to turn bold ideas into ventures. Build their skills, mindset, and confidence to create and grow startups that matter\r\nRun Programs: Drive and mentor participants in HPI Engine’s flagship programs, Founder Fundamentals, Product Builder and newly created learning experiences. 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