Shape the Future of Moving Goods.
Build the Next Big Thing.
At Uplift Ventures, we go beyond the core business of Jungheinrich to build ventures that challenge the status quo in logistics. As a Senior Venture Architect, you will lead the creation of new ventures from the ground up—strategically, analytically, and hands-on. You combine the mindset of a founder with the skills of a strategist, the pragmatism of an operator, and the leadership of a team builder. You’ll take responsibility for real ventures and for the people who help build them. If you're an experienced venture builder or founder ready to take your impact to the next level, we want to hear from you.
What you’ll do
Own and drive 1–2 ventures in parallel—from idea to launch and beyond.
Identify breakthrough opportunities in our search fields and develop business models that scale.
Lead and mentor interdisciplinary teams of Venture Architects and freelancers.
Conduct and guide deep-dive market and trend analyses, develop hypotheses, validate them through user testing, and derive clear business implications.
Shape go-to-market strategies, business cases, product roadmaps, and investment pitches independently and at board level.
Build and manage strong relationships with internal stakeholders, startups, investors, and industry experts.
Own project planning, resource allocation, and budget management with entrepreneurial acumen.
Optimize our venture building process with your experience and drive continuous improvement across the team.
Represent Uplift as a project lead internally and externally.
Be a role model for entrepreneurial ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and team development.
What you bring
5+ years of experience in venture building, startup founding, corporate innovation, or relevant consulting—with a track record of ownership and success.
Strong leadership experience, ideally as a team lead or founder.
Proven ability to work across all venture stages.
Deep understanding of digital business models and emerging technologies (especially AI-driven applications).
Sharp analytical skills and the ability to turn strategy into execution.
Excellent communication skills and storytelling ability, especially in board-level presentations.
A collaborative mindset with a high degree of ownership.
Experience in the (intra-)logistics sector or B2B/industrial tech is a strong plus.
Fluent in English and German.
What we offer
Strategic ownership over real ventures with measurable impact.
A key role in a fast-growing, founder-driven venture building unit.
Collaboration with top talent across startups and corporate innovation.
Flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and a culture of trust and learning.
Attractive compensation, flexible work setup, and remote options.
The possibility to earn equity in spin-off ventures.
Clear path to C-level roles in ventures or opportunities within Uplift.
Let’s uplift the future of logistics—together. Build ventures that go beyond. 🆙🚀