Chief of Staff (all genders)

The Hasso Plattner Foundation

Established by SAP co-founder Hasso Plattner, the Hasso Plattner Foundation builds and runs its own long-term philanthropic initiatives. It founds and funds institutions, shaping them over decades, such as the Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering, Museum Barberini, and Sabine Plattner African Charities. An in-house Investment Office manages the endowment that makes it all possible.

The Chief of Staff mandates let you touch strategy, execution, and stakeholder relationships in the same week inside an organization that moves fast and holds every layer to the same high bar. If you want to build range across the full spectrum of leadership work rather than one slice of it, start here.

This role is based in Potsdam, Germany. We work predominantly in-office, by design. It's how we keep decisions fast and collaboration real.

The Role

We are seeking a highly capable and strategic Chief of Staff to join our leadership office. Working directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership, you will drive strategic initiatives, enable sound and timely decision-making, and ensure effective coordination across the organization and its network of partners, institutions, and stakeholders.

This is a pivotal, high-trust role at the center of a unique philanthropic and family office environment. It calls for exceptional judgment, strong operational drive, business acumen, and the ability to operate with discretion in a fast-paced setting with evolving priorities.

Your Responsibilities

Act as a trusted advisor and sparring partner to the Managing Director, providing strategic guidance, analysis, and recommendations
Partner with the leadership team to shape and implement organizational strategies and priorities across the Foundation and Family Office
Own the execution of high-priority projects end to end, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, scope, and budget
Prepare and steer executive meetings, including agenda setting, decision materials, and follow-up on agreed actions
Support internal and external stakeholder management, including high-quality presentations, briefings, and communications