Chief of Staff

**We contribute to education, culture, and environmental protection.**

The Hasso Plattner Foundation aims to accelerate the adoption of digital technologies through science and education, improve access to art and culture, and support environmental conservation. Hasso Plattner, one of the founders of SAP, an enterprise software company, served as chairman of its supervisory board from 2003 to 2024. In 1998, Hasso Plattner founded the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering (HPI), marking his first significant philanthropic contribution. After signing the Giving Pledge (initiated by Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffet), he established the foundation in 2015. The Hasso Plattner Foundation’s main office is in Potsdam, Germany.

**A career at the Hasso Plattner Foundation offers you**:
**Purpose & Impact**- You will be working for one of the worlds largest foundations (by endowment) and will have the opportunity to actively shape our philanthropic activities and operations

**Personal growth**- We are a fast growing organization looking for excellent talent. You will be working directly with high level executives and senior stakeholders at our projects and the Foundation’s organs and you will have plenty of opportunities to grow into more senior roles

**Agility**- Our organization is characterized by flat hierarchies, motivated and driven teams and a non-bureaucratic environment

**The position**

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Chief of Staff to join our leadership office. As the Chief of Staff, you will work closely with our Managing Director and senior leadership to drive key initiatives, facilitate decision-making processes, and ensure effective coordination and communication across the organization and beyond. This is a pivotal role that requires exceptional organizational abilities, pronounced operational drive, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with changing priorities.

**The job is based in Potsdam, Germany.**

Your main tasks
- Serve as a key confidante to our Managing Director, providing strategic guidance, insights, and recommendations
- Collaborate with the executive team to develop and implement key organizational strategies and initiatives
- Drive the execution of high-priority projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
- Coordinate and facilitate executive meetings, including agenda setting, preparation of materials, and follow-up actions
- Support the Managing Director in internal and external stakeholder management, including preparing presentations and communications

Your Experience & Qualifications
- Outstanding academic track record from a leading university
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in leading complex projects, preferably at a top multinational management consultancy and/or venture-backed start up
- Excellent analytical and communication skills including mastery of PowerPoint & Excel
- Great organizational skills and structured way of working
- Experience with investment management is considered a plus

You are
- Exceptionally driven and committed to striving for excellence
- Highly self-driven, well-structured yet flexible, able to think strategically
- Eager to develop new skills and areas of expertise, and display a high level of agility

**What else do we offer you?**
- A driven team of professionals working towards a common goal with lean hierarchies and swift decision-making processes
- A competitive compensation package Working in a beautiful office that offers catered lunch, excellent coffee, and opportunities for outdoor sports activities

**To Apply