{"id":90493,"title":"Chief of Staff - Strategy & AI Enablement (m/f/d)","company":"A11 ","city":"Berlin","region":"Berlin","location":"Berlin","work_model":"unknown","employment_type":"unknown","employment":["full_time"],"roles":["data_science"],"visa":"not_mentioned","relocation":"not_mentioned","posted_at":"2026-05-07T13:40:39+00:00","tools":[],"seniority":"lead","years_experience_min":null,"german_requirement":"preferred","german_level":"unspecified","english_requirement":"required","english_level":"C1","team_language":"unknown","confidence":0.9,"method":"rules","language_badge":"German a plus","language_evidence":"Excellent communication skills in English (C1+); German would be advantageous","requirements_snippet":"5+ years at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company or top-tier investment banking with strong M&A exposure Proven track record of applying AI tools in real operating environments Strong financial …","url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/projectaservicesgmbhcokg/jobs/8539246002","source":"greenhouse","agency":null,"description_text":"About the Job\n\nAs a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups and scale-ups, corporates and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.\n\nWe’re looking for a highly motivated Chief of Staff to the CEO at one of our Ecosystem Companies. This is not a coordination role. This is a company-building role.\n\nJoin the A11 Ecosystem – a next-generation supply chain platform redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fuelled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.\n\nIn this role, you’ll:\n\nRun the Company Operating System\n\n•\nDrive the CEO agenda across all functions\n\n•\nBuild and enforce a clear operating cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly)\n\n•\nCreate full transparency on performance: GMV, Net Revenue, margin, working capital\n\n•\nIdentify bottlenecks early and force resolution\n\nTranslate Strategy into Execution\n\n•\nBreak down company strategy into concrete, executable plans\n\n•\nAlign all CEO direct reports on priorities and timelines\n\n•\nTrack execution rigorously and intervene where needed\n\n•\nAct as sparring partner to senior leadership\n\nOwn Business and Financial Steering\n\n•\nWork closely with Finance on P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity\n\n•\nUnderstand and challenge core drivers: pricing, margin, AR/AP, capital efficiency\n\n•\nSupport investor communication and board preparation\n\n•\nEnsure decision-making is data-driven and fast\n\nDrive AI in How We Operate\n\n•\nApply AI to how the company runs - not to the product itself\n\n•\nIdentify where workflows can be automated or improved\n\n•\nDeploy tools that increase speed, quality, and leverage across teams\n\n•\nPush for continuous improvement in execution\n\nLead High-Impact Projects\n\n•\nOwn cross-functional initiatives end-to-end (e.g. M&A, market expansion, funding)\n\n•\nRun due diligence and support integration efforts\n\n•\nSolve ambiguous, high-stakes problems with speed and clarity\n\nYour Profile:\n\n•\n5+ years at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company\nor top-tier investment banking with strong M&A exposure\n\n•\nProven track record of applying AI tools in real operating environments\n\n•\nStrong financial understanding (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)\n\n•\nExceptional structuring and problem-solving skills\n\n•\nAbility to operate under pressure in a high-performance environment\n\n•\nExcellent communication skills in English (C1+); German would be advantageous\n\nPlease note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our client.\n\nBenefits and Perks:\n\n•\nWork directly with the CEO on the most critical topics\n\n•\nExposure to board-level thinking and decision-making\n\n•\nFull visibility across the company\n\n•\nOpportunity to shape how a high-growth company is run\n\n•\nSteep learning curve with real responsibility from day one\n\nIf you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!\n\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\n\nA11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.","responsibilities_text":null,"requirements_text":"•\n5+ years at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, or Bain & Company\nor top-tier investment banking with strong M&A exposure\n•\nProven track record of applying AI tools in real operating environments\n•\nStrong financial understanding (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)\n•\nExceptional structuring and problem-solving skills\n•\nAbility to operate under pressure in a high-performance environment\n•\nExcellent communication skills in English (C1+); German would be advantageous\nPlease note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our client.\nBenefits and Perks:\n•\nWork directly with the CEO on the most critical topics\n•\nExposure to board-level thinking and decision-making\n•\nFull visibility across the company\n•\nOpportunity to shape how a high-growth company is run\n•\nSteep learning curve with real responsibility from day one\nIf you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!\nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nA11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.","status":"open","duplicate_of":null,"first_seen":"2026-11-04T01:54:27.704863+00:00","responsibilities_summary":null,"requirements_summary":null,"all_tools":[],"posting_language":"en","evidence":[{"language":"german","requirement":"preferred","quote":"Excellent communication skills in English (C1+); German would be advantageous","source":"rules"},{"language":"english","requirement":"required","quote":"Excellent communication skills in English (C1+); German would be advantageous","source":"rules"}],"years_experience_max":null,"mobility_evidence":[],"model_version":"rules-8","english_badge":"English required (C1)","company_id":3996}