Chief of Staff

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Chief of Staff in Netherlands. This is a high-impact strategic role at the core of a fast-growing technology-driven organization transforming a traditional industrial sector through digital innovation and AI-powered processes. You will act as a key force multiplier for the CEO, ensuring strategic priorities are executed effectively while reducing operational friction across the business. The role combines strategic execution, cross-functional leadership, and deep process optimization, with a strong focus on building scalable systems and automation. You will also play a central role in identifying inefficiencies across teams and designing AI-driven solutions to improve productivity. Working closely with leadership, you will help translate vision into execution and ensure alignment across all departments. This is a highly dynamic position for someone who thrives in ambiguity, systems thinking, and high-ownership environments. Accountabilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, supporting decision-making, preparing high-level meetings, and ensuring effective follow-through on key initiatives across the organization.
• Drive and lead high-impact, cross-functional special projects that require coordination across multiple departments and do not have a predefined ownership structure.
• Manage and reduce CEO cognitive load by prioritizing strategic tasks, filtering operational demands, and ensuring focus on high-leverage activities.
• Identify operational bottlenecks across departments and map inefficiencies within and between workflows.
• Design and implement AI-driven automation solutions, including the deployment of AI agents to replace or optimize repetitive or manual processes where applicable.
• Lead traditional process optimization initiatives where automation is not suitable, ensuring measurable improvements in efficiency and execution quality.
• Define and track key performance metrics such as time saved, throughput improvement, and operational efficiency gains.
• Foster alignment across leadership and operational teams, ensuring clarity, accountability, and execution consistency.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in high-growth environments such as consulting, venture capital, tech operations, or similar strategic roles.
• Strong academic background in Systems Engineering, Management Science, Business Administration (MBA), or a related technical field.
• Strong systems thinking mindset with the ability to understand and optimize complex organizational processes.
• Experience or strong familiarity with AI orchestration frameworks, automation tools, and workflow optimization approaches.
• Ability to design logic flows and understand API integrations (hands-on development not required, but strong technical intuition is essential).
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• High emotional intelligence, low ego, and strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to operate in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking skills with a bias toward measurable impact.

Benefits

• High-impact strategic role with direct influence on company direction and execution.
• Significant autonomy and ownership in shaping processes, systems, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Flexible working model, including remote work or office-based options in Stuttgart.
• International, English-speaking, and diverse team environment.
• Flexible benefits package including monthly vouchers, Wellpass / EGYM, and other personalized options.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-scaling tech environment with real-world industrial impact.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI-driven transformation initiatives and automation strategies.
• Dynamic, high-growth environment combining startup speed with long-term industry relevance.

How Jobgether Works We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.