Chief of Staff - Software

About the Role

Our client is a private equity-backed software company transforming the German healthcare industry through technology, data, and operational know-how. As they expand, they are looking to hire a Chief of Staff who will report directly to the Chief Product Technology Officer (CPTO) and support various strategic and operational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise meetings, prepare agendas, handle decision documents, and monitor follow-ups.
• Lead the prioritization process for all technology projects and subsidiaries to ensure that critical initiatives receive appropriate focus and resources.
• Manage the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) framework within the technology division, consolidate progress updates, and prepare presentations and reports for board members and private equity stakeholders.
• Oversee headcount and project budgets, proactively detect deviations, and create documents to support decision-making processes.
• Undertake ad-hoc strategic projects as assigned by the CPTO, such as market research, organizational assessments, and vendor analyses.
• Maintain close collaboration with external partners, managing their engagement and ensuring delivery standards align with company expectations.

Candidate Requirements

• At least five years of relevant experience in roles such as Strategy Manager, Chief of Staff, project lead, or consultancy with a top-tier firm.
• A solid understanding of software and product development processes.
• Exceptional organizational abilities.
• Native or business-level proficiency in both German and English languages.
• Experience within private equity-backed companies or software sectors is a valuable plus.