Chief of Staff - Join Our Innovative Team at think-cell Software
Our Story
think-cell is a profitable, high-growth software company backed by a large-cap PE and a market leading position in the B2B market. More than 35,000 companies worldwide use our products, including all of the global top consultancies and over 70% of the MSCI world index.
What You Will Do
We're actively building on our market leading position: scaling our go-to-market, expanding our AI product think-cell Assist, and pushing international growth. As Chief of Staff, you'll be part of the Senior Leadership Team and work directly with the CEO on the topics that define the next chapter of the company.
The role is intentionally broad. You'll sit close to strategy, decisions, and execution, and get exposure and ownership that wouldn't be possible at this pace in a traditional line function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the thought partner of our CEO: prepare topics, work through decisions, represent him in meetings, filter escalations
- Drive strategic initiatives together with the Senior Leadership Team: turn open-ended topics into clear plans with owners and timelines, surface trade-offs, ensure follow-through
- Own the OKR process and the company's operating rhythm, from quarterly planning to reviews and retrospectives
- Prepare Board meetings and other key sessions together with CEO and CFO/COO: synthesize inputs across functions, build the decks, own pre- and post-work
- Lead special projects from problem definition to execution, especially where structured thinking and stakeholder management matter most
- Spot ownership gaps early and either close them yourself or hand them off cleanly
- Own preparation and delivery of our company all-hands and other leadership formats
You will be great for this position if you have
- 5+ years of experience at a top-tier consultancy, ideally progressing to Senior Project Leader / Manager level or equivalent
- Followed by 2-3 years of operational experience at a tech or software company, in roles like Strategy, BizOps, Chief of Staff, or similar, is preferred
- Experience with B2B SaaS or PE-backed environments is a plus
- Comfortable working primarily from the office in Berlin and building strong in-person relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, and broader organization
Strong candidates with a different but comparable background are explicitly welcome. What matters: you think in structures, you communicate precisely (in writing and on your feet), and you operate independently without a fixed playbook. You build trust across functions quickly, from GTM and product to tech, finance, and people. And you're comfortable leading from behind, making others more effective rather than seeking the spotlight.
What comes next
Chief of Staff isn't an endpoint here. After 2-3 years, moving into an operational line role (e.g., a senior position in GTM, Operations, or Strategy) is an explicit part of the path. The goal is for you to know the business, the people, and the industry well enough by then to take that next step with real authority.
Our Values
As part of our team, you will embody and help shape the following principles that define us:
Forward Thinking: We embrace change and challenge the status quo.
Ownership: We take pride in our work and learn from our mistakes.
Customer First: We prioritize delivering lasting value.
Unified Team: We foster collaboration, respect, and integrity.
Strive for Excellence: We set ambitious goals and pursue quality.
We believe in a human hiring process, every application is personally reviewed.
Why is think-cell the right place for you?
With offices in Berlin, Munich, Denver, Boston, London, Tokyo, and Dubai, we’re a diverse team of around 250 people, committed to innovation and excellence.
think-cell is more than a job – it's a chance to be part of an innovative, inclusive team that values collaboration and growth. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Together, we can shape the future of productivity software. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience at a top-tier consultancy
- 2-3 years of operational experience at a tech or software company
- Experience with B2B SaaS or PE-backed environments
What We Do
think-cell is the world’s leading productivity software for creating data-driven presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint, enabling users to generate sophisticated charts with ease while saving substantial time (based on a study, users save as much as 70% of their time compared to using native PowerPoint functionality). think-cell offers unparalleled layout functions for automatically arranging text, graphic elements and images while scaling and aligning their content accordingly. Our software has more than 1 million business users in 194 countries. think-cell is used by 10 out of the 10 top global consulting firms, >90% of the Fortune 100, the entire DAX 40, and 10 of the top 10 business schools.
Why Work With Us
think-cell is a well-established, fast-paced software company. We know that our success is based on the skills and dedication of our team members. Therefore, we try to create a working environment that is friendly and welcoming and makes exceptional people come and stay.
