Chief of Staff (m/f/d)
Germering / Germany
Full-time
Permanent employee
Why should you join?
DocuWare stands for globally distributed, international teams and an open corporate culture that invites you to help shape it. Mobile Work and flexible working hours are part of our everyday life. Would you like to be part of an innovative company whose solutions are digitizing everyday work in a wide range of industries? In that case, we are happy to welcome you to the team.
Your Responsibilities
As Chief of Staff (m/f/d), you support the CEO behind the scenes in managing strategic initiatives and ensure that priorities are translated into measurable results. Acting as a strategic sparring partner and a trusted point of contact for the CEO, you consistently ensure the focus remains on what matters most.
Your responsibilities include:
Your responsibilities include:
- Prioritizing and managing the CEO’s agenda, coordinating decision-making materials, and removing obstacles to ensure decisions are made and implemented swiftly.
- Preparing strategic topics to a decision-ready stage (briefings, option papers, executive summaries)—including clear recommendations, underlying assumptions, and projected impacts.
- Synthesizing analyses, challenging assumptions, and providing transparency regarding options, risks, and business impact.
- Connecting different areas and organizational levels, breaking down silos, and cultivating strong relationships across business units, regions, and the C-suite.
- Leading cross-functional strategic programs and transformation initiatives, as well as coordinating change communications to ensure stability and progress.
What you need to succeed
- You have extensive professional experience in strategy/corporate development, executive-level consulting, or a Chief of Staff/advisory role.
- Thanks to your strong strategic and conceptual mindset, you quickly translate complex issues into clear, actionable recommendations.
- You possess exceptional communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills: you read between the lines and bring diverse stakeholders together.
- You are characterized by an entrepreneurial sense of responsibility and a hands-on mentality; you prioritize and deliver results - even under pressure - while always maintaining the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and resilience.
- You are flexible and willing to work from our Germering office up to five days a week.
- You communicate fluently in German and English and interact confidently at all organizational levels.
What we can offer
There are many great reasons to join DocuWare - our company culture is only one of them.
As part of the DocuWare team, you will benefit from many advantages:
As part of the DocuWare team, you will benefit from many advantages:
- Globally distributed, international teams: You will find our teams working in Germering, New York, Sofia or other worldwide locations.
- Flexible work location and hours: You work hybrid - on the road or in our modern office - and you have the flexibility to arrange your own working hours.
- Individual support: After an intensive induction, you will receive regular training tailored to your needs (e.g. conferences internal team building measures).
- Well-earned rest: 35 vacation days per year, sport offerings, massages, a football table and a relaxing lounge area.
- Mental health support: With our employee assistance program you have free and confidential access to resources and support for your well-being and stress management at any time.
- Healthy food: Together we enjoy Fairtrade coffee with organic milk or oat milk, snacks and fresh fruit - all free of charge - as well as subsidized lunch from the Foodji fridge.
- Free Tuesday Lunch: Every Tuesday, enjoy a complimentary and varied lunch.
- Good accessibility: Choose how you would like to come to the office with a leased e-bike, by train or via highways A96/A99 (you can charge your e-car on site for free).
- Team spirit: Regular employee and team events (virtual or on-site) ensure excellent collaboration with colleagues around the world.
- Sustainability and social commitment: DocuWare stands for paperless work and supports volunteer organizations and local sports clubs.
- Planning for your future: DocuWare subsidizes your company pension plan!
- We offer a stable job with a well established and growing company.
- Unique benefits: Choose one of three great options (Bonago, E-Gym or subsidized Deutschlandticket) to suit your needs.
- We only use the latest technologies - find out more on Stackshare.
- Up to 30 Days Work from Abroad: Experience international opportunities and broaden your horizons.
- Family First: Preferential registration in our selected daycare center in Germering (no guarantee).
- Buddy Program: You'll be paired with a buddy, who will support you during your onboarding and offer valuable tips.
Your hiring partner
Sarah Jagenow
Recruiting & Employer Branding Specialist
Recruiting & Employer Branding Specialist
About us
DocuWare stands for globally distributed, international teams, flat hierarchies, and an open company culture that encourages active participation and contribution. Mobile work and flexible working hours are part of our everyday life.
Would you like to become part of an innovative company whose solutions digitalize everyday work across a wide range of industries? Then join our team!
Would you like to become part of an innovative company whose solutions digitalize everyday work across a wide range of industries? Then join our team!