Chief of Staff

YOUR JOB

Do you want to play a key role in building up a rapidly growing international tech company? You strive to work in a fast-paced, international and demanding environment where your impact matters and your insights drive the company forward on a journey of hypergrowth? You are ready to act as a confidant and sparring partner to our Co-CEOs/Co-Founders, and as a bridge between management and the team? Then come join us as Chief of Staff!

WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

We are a fast-growing tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 250 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, and Vienna, we help more than 3,000 international customers to build trust, mitigate risks, and grow revenue with privacy, information security, and compliance. To do that, we combine best-in-class expert support with our self-developed SaaS platform to offer an efficient all-in-one solution.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• You work directly and closely with our two Co-CEOs/Co-Founders Thomas and Kivanc, as well as the Executive team at DataGuard, our investors, external stakeholders and the team
• You contribute directly to the company’s long-term goals and success by leading and executing key strategic projects, and running the CEO office’s day-to-day operations
• You are a sparring partner and enabler to our CEOs – providing insights and judgement, so they can execute effectively, make better and faster decisions, and have meaningful and impactful interactions
• You lead and follow through on key initiatives that help shape the future of DataGuard and PIC (Privacy, Information Security and Compliance)
• You support all investor relations and stakeholder communications as well as internal cross-functional activities and events, including leading, coordinating and hosting the DataGuard weekly All-hands presentation
• You ensure alignment and coordination across departments, promoting a unified approach to achieving company objectives
• You ensure CEO Office operations are smooth and efficient, and share the responsibility to find and retain the best talent to build the best CEO Office team
• You support hiring and onboarding of key positions including C-level, VP and Heads

WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN:

• Ownership, responsibility and trust to do what you love and to make an impact in a purpose-driven company
• The freedom and trust to bring in and execute your own ideas, as well as drive new projects and initiatives that have never been done before
• Work closely with the two co-founders and with inspiring industry veterans across several countries
• Get strategic insights into management topics and the possibility of actively contributing to them
• Quick development possibilities, attractive performance bonuses and high-impact work
• Lots of responsibility and the possibility to actively shape and define the future of security and compliance.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO STRIVE IN YOUR NEW POSITION:

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in a high-performance, growth-oriented start-up environment, preferably encompassing exposure Series A through C growth stages. Previous experience in a Chief of Staff role or comparable is preferred.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigour, yet a hands-on approach focused on quick and flawless execution
• You are a hungry, driven, action-orientated and resilient personality who wants to move things forward and have a real impact
• Your ability to fly high is matched by your desire to dive deep, demonstrating exceptional versatility in navigating diverse challenges, exemplifying humility in all situations, embracing a serving mentality when needed to support the organization and its stakeholders effectively
• You are a creative mind who loves the risk, just as much as you love making important decisions based on numbers, facts and figures
• Ability to translate long-term business goals and strategies into short-term initiatives and actions
• Your unwavering resilience supports you in navigating both the highs and lows of our company's growth journey, while wholeheartedly supporting and enabling the founders' vision - protect the people behind the data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are a must, German language skills are a plus

**LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS: **

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!