Chief of Staff (m/f/d)
Publicada el 2026-07-25
Descripción de la oferta
Deine AufgabenWe're looking for a results-driven Chief of Staff to build the operating backbone behind our leadership team. This role exists to support our COO and the wider C-level move faster: turning strategy into structured decisions, taking high-priority initiatives from idea to delivery, and making sure the way we work as a company actually keeps up with how we want to work.You'll sit at the intersection of strategy, organizational design, and daily execution, with real ownership over how well the company runs, reporting directly to the COO.Turning strategy into actionHelp teams move and settle into our new team structure, support them in working together effectively, and shape how our enabling teams support other teamsOwn high-priority initiatives end-to-end, partnering directly with senior leadership and department heads from first concept to deliverySteer and track cross-departmental projects, keeping them accountable to their timelinesOrganizational designAssess our organizational structure, spot capability gaps, and lead the work to close themDesign and refine the internal processes, workflows, formats, and meeting rhythms that keep the company movingPrepare & steer internal leadership meetings, keep track of deliverablesSupport the build-out and optimization of processes, tools, and automationImprove cross-team collaboration and introduce new ways of workingDaily operations & project managementWork closely with the C-level on delivering key priorities and operational topics in day-to-day businessTake on high-visibility administrative and organizational special topics, stepping in with hands-on coordination when leadership needs it to unblock something importantExecutive communicationPrepare analyses, presentations, decision papers, and management reporting for leadershipOrganize and follow up on management meetings, workshops, and steering sessionsDein ProfilOutstanding academic background, MBA preferred2-5 years of experience ideally in consultancies, scale-ups, VCs, or PEs; previous experience as COO of a small start up, CoS or Head of Operations or Special Projects in a mid-sized start up beneficialExcellent project management skills, building slides (Google Slides) and spreadsheets for daily business use cases with an analytical, structured, and process-oriented approachProfessional and clear communication in both written and verbal formAbility to thrive in ambiguous situations and be able to lead something with little input/contextStrong analytical skills and a high affinity for data, business models, and operational metricsStructured, self-driven, and pragmatic way of working, with a steep learning curve and strong follow-throughA natural ability to build and maintain relationships and anticipate needs and challenges as well as thinking aheadResilient, persistent, and proactive attitude as well as trustworthy with confidential informationBusiness-level proficiency in both German and English is a mustExcited by in-person collaboration. This role requires 4 day office attendance, one day can be worked remotely.Was wir bietenA meaningful job – we're creating a great product with real added value for the communityWork in a cheerful and experienced team that exchanges ideas and learns from each otherInsights into the entire work process of our social startup and the nebenan.de foundationResponsibility and great opportunities to actively contributeYour nebenan.de SpenditCard – you'll receive an additional income of 35 Euros per month, which you can use for things of your choice30 days of vacation per year – we also offer the possibility of workation models and a sabbaticalA workplace in Berlin-Kreuzberg and regular events like yoga or Lunch & Learn sessions.Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow
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