As the Chief of Staff, you will be play a key role in strategic planning and the execution of major projects that shape our business, product and tech landscape. Working closely with the CTO/CPO and other C-level executives, your mission is to boost operational performance and topline growth.
Job Description
* you serve as a critical sparring partner for C-level executives to refine performance and growth strategies with focus on digital products and technical platforms
* you initiate and manage corporate development projects that significantly influence our company's strategic direction
* you analyze financial and operational performance reports and leverage assessments of competitive dynamics and internal metrics to guide crucial business decisions
* you utilize your knowledge of digital business models to optimize operations and explore new, growing business models for Axel Springer’s media and commerce units to drive transformative change within the organization
* you engage with various departments to address challenges, drive organizational change, and ensure the company surpasses its objectives
Qualifications
* you possess a Master’s degree, MBA or equivalent would be preferred
* you have at least 5 years of relevant experience in a fast-growing startup or management consulting/ investment banking firm, ideally with a focus on media or product/ tech
* you have strong organizational capabilities and proven leadership experience, being able to steer teams through complex business landscapes
* you possess strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
* you are fluent in German and English
Additional Information
* chance of boosting your personal development with seminars, workshops, various conferences and talks
* your personal growth is important to us: we offer trainings and learning lunches, tech conferences, a budget for workshops and much more to expand your knowledge and your skills
* we value in-person interactions and teamwork—this role is centered in our office, where great ideas thrive
* 30 days of vacation plus 20 days of working from abroad
* top-notch office equipment (also for your remote work space and private usage), up-to-date hardware, software and modern office spaces that provide you with maximum flexibility - no matter where you are working
* a permanent full- or part-time position in a modern office in the heart of Berlin:
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