I help business turn strategy into execution by building scalable programs, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in dynamic environments where I bring structure to complexity, connect people, and create systems that enable teams to succeed.

I help business turn strategy into execution by building scalable programs, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in dynamic environments where I bring structure to complexity, connect people, and create systems that enable teams to succeed.

I help business turn strategy into execution by building scalable programs, optimizing operations, and leading cross-functional collaboration. I thrive in dynamic environments where I bring structure to complexity, connect people, and create systems that enable teams to succeed.

Project & Operations Manager

Project &
Operations Manager

Project &
Operations Manager

Open to work

Caroline Kunert

Caroline Kunert

Caroline Kunert

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8+


8+


Years of Experience


Years of Experience


20 +

20 +

Initiatives Led

Years of Experience


200 +

200 +

Stakeholder Management

Years of Experience


3

3

Leadership Programs Led

Years of Experience


Interested in working together?

Interested in working together?

I'm always excited to connect with people who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and creating positive impact. Whether you're looking for a Program & Operations Manager, exploring a collaboration, or simply want to exchange ideas, feel free to reach out.

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Interested in working together?

I'm always excited to connect with people who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and creating positive impact. Whether you're looking for a Program & Operations Manager, exploring a collaboration, or simply want to exchange ideas, feel free to reach out.

Inclusive Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Inclusive Leadership &

Entrepreneurship

Organisational Change & Inclusion

Organisational Change

& Inclusion

Leafy Pal (UX/UI Design)

Leafy Pal (UX/UI Design)

Role

Led the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of leadership and entrepreneurship programs that empower women, foster inclusive leadership, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.



Challenge

Women in academia and entrepreneurship continue to face structural barriers that limit access to leadership opportunities, professional networks, and entrepreneurial support. The challenge was to design engaging, scalable programs that address these barriers while creating lasting institutional and community impact.



Approach

Designed and delivered two flagship development programs with a user-centered approach. Redesigned the Marga Faulstich Program into a hybrid, internationally oriented learning experience, built strategic partnerships, and cultivated a strong founder community. Led the strategic development and operations of the Leadership Program for Female Professors while co-designing executive learning formats and initiatives on inclusive leadership and unconscious bias.



Impact

Established sustainable leadership and entrepreneurship programs that expanded professional networks, advanced inclusive leadership, and fostered lasting collaboration across academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem.

 


Selected Projects

Selected Projects

Role

Contributed to establishing the Centre for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging while designing strategic initiatives that advanced equity, strengthened institutional policies, and fostered organizational change.



Challenge

Women in academia and entrepreneurship continue to face structural barriers that limit access to leadership opportunities, professional networks, and entrepreneurial support. The challenge was to design engaging, scalable programs that address these barriers while creating lasting institutional and community impact.



Approach

Played a key role in establishing the Centre for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and shaping its strategic direction. Developed university-wide communication and awareness initiatives, including #MenForEquality, #KnowYourRights, and an exhibition on invisible forms of violence in collaboration with an international artist collective. Contributed to institutional strategies and digital initiatives that strengthened participation, prevention, and sustainable organizational change.



Impact

Strengthened leadership development and entrepreneurship by creating sustainable programs, expanding professional networks, and fostering long-term collaboration across academia, industry, and the startup ecosystem.

 


Role

Designed the end-to-end user experience and interface for a mobile plant care application, leading the project from user research and concept development to high-fidelity prototyping and design system creation.



Challenge

Many plant owners struggle to provide consistent care because existing solutions are often overly complex, cluttered, or fail to offer personalized guidance. The challenge was to create an intuitive mobile experience that simplifies plant care while keeping users engaged over time.



Approach

Applied a user-centered design process from research to high-fidelity prototyping, translating user insights into intuitive interfaces and a scalable design system with a strong focus on accessibility, usability, and visual consistency.


Impact

Developed a complete UX/UI case study demonstrating the full product design process—from research and ideation to prototyping and design system creation. The project showcases my ability to translate user insights into intuitive digital experiences while building scalable design foundations for future product development.


Experience

01/2021 - now: Program and Operations Manager

Leadership-Program for Female Professors, Marga Faulstich-Program

Humboldt-University of Berlin


Led the strategic development and operations of flagship leadership and entrepreneurship programs aligned with institutional objectives.


Scaled learning programs by introducing new formats, mentoring structures, and intercultural components to increase engagement and long-term impact.


Managed cross-functional workstreams including workshops, mentoring, events, stakeholder communication, and program operations.


Built scalable processes, coordinated internal and external stakeholders, and established evaluation frameworks to drive continuous improvement.


Designed and delivered 25+ workshops and events annually for senior academics, founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs.

05/2021 - now: Deputy Gender Equality Officer (Central)

Humboldt-University of Berlin


Supported institutional governance, stakeholder coordination, and reporting across academic and administrative units.


Served as a permanent advisory member of the Academic Senate's Commission for Teaching and Studies, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy development.


Led strategic initiatives, communication campaigns, and workshops advancing gender equality, anti-discrimination, and inclusive organizational culture.


Contributed to establishing the Centre for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging while coordinating cross-functional collaboration across the university.

2018 - 2020: Project Management & Community Engagement

BAGIV, Ban Ying e.V., ariadne an der spree


Collaberated on the coordination of multidisciplinary projects from planning to implementation.

Coordinated stakeholders, workshops, and project operations across distributed teams.


Contributed to project evaluation, reporting, and funding applications.


Facilitated empowerment workshops for survivors of human trafficking and supported community engagement initiatives.



Experience

01/2021 - now: Program and Operations Manager

Leadership-Program for Female Professors, Marga Faulstich-Program

Humboldt-University of Berlin


Led the strategic development and operations of flagship leadership and entrepreneurship programs aligned with institutional objectives.


Scaled learning programs by introducing new formats, mentoring structures, and intercultural components to increase engagement and long-term impact.


Managed cross-functional workstreams including workshops, mentoring, events, stakeholder communication, and program operations.


Built scalable processes, coordinated internal and external stakeholders, and established evaluation frameworks to drive continuous improvement.


Designed and delivered 25+ workshops and events annually for senior academics, founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs.

05/2021 - now: Deputy Gender Equality Officer (Central)

Humboldt-University of Berlin


Supported institutional governance, stakeholder coordination, and reporting across academic and administrative units.


Served as a permanent advisory member of the Academic Senate's Commission for Teaching and Studies, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy development.


Led strategic initiatives, communication campaigns, and workshops advancing gender equality, anti-discrimination, and inclusive organizational culture.


Contributed to establishing the Centre for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging while coordinating cross-functional collaboration across the university.

2018 - 2020: Project Management & Community Engagement

BAGIV, Ban Ying e.V., ariadne an der spree


Collaberated on the coordination of multidisciplinary projects from planning to implementation.

Coordinated stakeholders, workshops, and project operations across distributed teams.


Contributed to project evaluation, reporting, and funding applications.


Facilitated empowerment workshops for survivors of human trafficking and supported community engagement initiatives.



Experience

01/2021 - now: Program and Operations Manager

Leadership-Program for Female Professors, Marga Faulstich-Program

Humboldt-University of Berlin


Led the strategic development and operations of flagship leadership and entrepreneurship programs aligned with institutional objectives.


Scaled learning programs by introducing new formats, mentoring structures, and intercultural components to increase engagement and long-term impact.


Managed cross-functional workstreams including workshops, mentoring, events, stakeholder communication, and program operations.


Built scalable processes, coordinated internal and external stakeholders, and established evaluation frameworks to drive continuous improvement.


Designed and delivered 25+ workshops and events annually for senior academics, founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs.

05/2021 - now: Deputy Gender Equality Officer (Central)

Humboldt-University of Berlin


Supported institutional governance, stakeholder coordination, and reporting across academic and administrative units.


Served as a permanent advisory member of the Academic Senate's Commission for Teaching and Studies, contributing to institutional decision-making and policy development.


Led strategic initiatives, communication campaigns, and workshops advancing gender equality, anti-discrimination, and inclusive organizational culture.


Contributed to establishing the Centre for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging while coordinating cross-functional collaboration across the university.

2018 - 2020: Project Management & Community Engagement

BAGIV, Ban Ying e.V., ariadne an der spree


Collaberated on the coordination of multidisciplinary projects from planning to implementation.

Coordinated stakeholders, workshops, and project operations across distributed teams.


Contributed to project evaluation, reporting, and funding applications.


Facilitated empowerment workshops for survivors of human trafficking and supported community engagement initiatives.



Currently Building Expertise In

AI-Assisted Project Management



Workflow Automation



Data Analytics



Product Management



Agile Project Management



Knowledge Management



Core Skills

Core Skills

Program & Project Management



Operations Management




Cross-Functional Collaboration



AI & Process Automation



Process Improvement



Strategic Communications



Strategic Communications



Stakeholder Management



Change Management



Tools

Tools

Notion



Perplexity



Airtable



Jira



SQL



Confluence



Expertise

Expertise

Currently Building Expertise In

Currently Building Expertise In

AI-Assisted Project Management



Workflow Automation



Data Analytics



Product Management



Agile Project Management



Knowledge Management



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