Chief of Staff (m/w/d)

Job Title: Chief of Staff

Location: Böblingen

Department: Executive Office

Reports to: CEO / Managing Director / C-Level Executive

Position Summary:

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is a trusted strategic advisor and execution partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This high-impact role is responsible for driving strategic initiatives, aligning cross-functional teams, streamlining internal operations, and ensuring that the CEO's priorities are implemented across the organization. The CoS acts as a force multiplier for the CEO, enabling the leadership team to operate at maximum effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Support the CEO in developing and executing company strategy.
• Drive progress on key strategic initiatives, often managing special projects directly.
• Monitor OKRs and KPIs and ensure follow-up across business units.

Executive Support & Communication

• Act as a sounding board and thought partner to the CEO.
• Prepare internal and external presentations, board materials, and executive briefings.
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and other executives, employees, and stakeholders.

Operational Efficiency

• Optimize workflows, meeting cadences, and decision-making processes within the leadership team.
• Lead or contribute to the planning and facilitation of leadership offsites, weekly executive meetings, and company all-hands.

Project Management

• Manage complex cross-functional projects that require high-level coordination.
• Ensure that projects are aligned with company goals and completed on time and within scope.

People & Culture Partner

• Help build a high-performance leadership culture by fostering accountability, transparency, and alignment.
• Occasionally support internal communications, change management, or HR initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 5–10 years of experience in management consulting, strategic planning, business operations, or a similar field.
• Proven ability to lead and influence without authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Executive Presence
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Operational Excellence
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Influence

Why This Role Matters:

The Chief of Staff enables the CEO and leadership team to focus on the most critical priorities by ensuring the rest of the organization is aligned and effective. It’s a unique opportunity to work at the highest levels of the company and have a broad, lasting impact across teams.

Contact:

Lisa Huck

HR Business Partner

M: +49 173 6586921

Lisa.huck@futurelog.com