Leading or co-leading strategic special projects and cross-functional initiatives
Structuring complex topics and preparing analyses, decision papers, and business cases
Tracking strategic measures including progress reviews and risk monitoring
Preparing and supporting management meetings, workshops, and strategy sessions
Managing internal and external stakeholders and communicating goals and status in an audience-appropriate manner
Ensuring commitment, adherence to deadlines, and clear ownership

Degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field
High willingness to learn, team player, and result-oriented
2 to 5 years of professional experience in strategy, consulting, business operations, and project/program management
Strong analytical and conceptual skills combined with a hands-on, implementation focus
High personal responsibility, organizational skills, and strong communication at management level
Diplomatic, assertive demeanor with a hands-on mentality
Enjoys bringing structure, clarity, and pace to complex topics

30 days of vacation + Carnival Monday off
Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely 2 days per week
Free internal training courses, further education, and development opportunities
Company health promotion, sports and relaxation offerings (Neuss location)
Support for company pension schemes
Family-friendly environment, private supplemental insurance, also available for dependents
Opportunity to pursue part-time studies alongside work
Open communication and regular feedback discussions
After-work events as well as summer and Christmas parties (Neuss location)
Employee offers through Corporate Benefits for items such as tech, travel, or housing
Equipped kitchen with coffee, tea, water, and fresh fruit
Subsidized lunch delivered to the office and a snack vending machine with sweet, healthy, and hot options (Neuss location)
Covered free parking and lockable bicycle storage (Neuss location)
Good public transport connections
Option for a company bike (JobRad) and a discounted Deutschlandticket

Associate Chief Operating Officer

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