Head of Staff (a)*

Ringier AG; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ringier AG is seeking a Head of Staff in Zürich to drive strategic digital transformation across our European marketplaces and corporate departments. You will partner with the Group Head of AI & Data to translate vision into execution, align initiatives with business goals, and lead cross-functional programs starting October 1st or by agreement.

You will bridge technology, product and business, driving KPIs, governance, and adoption of AI tools while coordinating diverse stakeholders across

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in strategy, business operations or Chief of Staff roles.
• Strong understanding of technology-driven organizations, data and AI.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication.
• Structured, pragmatic, execution-oriented mindset with high autonomy.
• Ability to grasp complex tech topics without a software background.

Aufgaben

• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Group Head of AI & Data, translating strategic priorities into initiatives, timelines and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare decision papers, management presentations and executive briefings, supporting leadership meetings and planning cycles.
• Align technology initiatives with business goals by translating complex topics into clear business implications and investment rationale.
• Lead strategic, cross-functional projects and coordinate diverse stakeholders to resolve dependencies and blockers.
• Drive operational excellence with KPIs, governance, and improved internal processes.
• Promote adoption of AI and digital tools to enhance overall business performance.

Kenntnisse

Strategy

Business Ops

Consulting

Chief of Staff

Tech Management

Jobbeschreibung

Are you ready to drive strategic digital transformation and shape the future of tech, data, and AI across our organization? As Head of Staff, you work directly with our Group Head of AI & Data as a strategic and operational partner across European marketplaces and corporate departments. You bridge the gap between technology, product, and business to turn vision into execution. Join our dynamic team in Zürich starting October 1st or by agreement.

Ringier is a leading European media company headquartered in Switzerland with a history spanning more than 190 years. With around 5, 500 employees, the group operates over 115 companies in 19 European and African countries. The Ringier portfolio comprises three main business areas: leading media brands, sports media platforms, and digital marketplaces. With a digital EBITDA share of 83 percent, Ringier is one of Europe's leading media companies. The group remains majority family-owned to this day. More at: ringier.com

Its best-known media brands include Blick, Bilanz, LandLiebe, L'illustré and Schweizer Illustrierte in Switzerland, Blic in Serbia, Aktuality in Slovakia, and Onet, Fakt, Forbes, and Business Insider in Poland. In the sports media sector, Ringier is present with platforms such as A Bola in Portugal, GSP.ro in Romania, sportal.bg in Bulgaria, and Sportal.rs in Serbia. The digital marketplaces are led by flagships such as JobCloud and SMG Swiss Marketplace Group in Switzerland, eJobs and imobiliare in Romania, CV Keskus in the Baltic states, and Profession in Hungary.

Your tasks

• Act as a trusted sparring partner to the Group Head of AI & Data, translating strategic priorities into concrete initiatives, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare decision papers, management presentations and executive briefings, and support leadership meetings, planning cycles, and management reporting.
• Align technology initiatives with business goals by translating complex technical topics into clear business implications and supporting investment prioritization.
• Lead strategic, cross-functional projects, including initiatives without a natural owner, coordinate diverse stakeholders, and ensure the timely resolution of dependencies and blockers.
• Drive operational excellence by establishing transparent KPIs, reporting and governance mechanisms, and improving internal processes and ways of working.
• Promote the effective adoption of AI and digital tools across the organization to enhance overall business performance.

Your profile

• Several years of experience in Strategy, Business Operations, Consulting, Chief of Staff, Technology Management, or a comparable role.
• Strong understanding of technology-driven organizations and digital business models, with a genuine interest in technology, data and AI.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives combined with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to confidently collaborate with senior executives and technology leaders.
• Highly structured, pragmatic, and execution-oriented mindset, comfortable operating in an environment with changing priorities and high autonomy.
• Ability to understand complex technical topics without necessarily having a software engineering background.
• Fluent in English and German.

Do you want to win together with us, strive for more, and take on responsibility? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

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