Business Operations Manager optimizing processes and supporting CEO at a tech company. Responsible for operations, business development, and organization of industry events in a growing organization.
Responsibilities
Operations & CEO support
Workflow automation using appropriate tools (e.g., n8n)
Research, drafts, and analyses for strategic development
Coordinate our iterative workflow with Jira or similar tools
Assist the CEO and support strategic projects
AI-powered market research
Customer calls for retention and exploration of new business areas
CRM maintenance and automation for lead nurturing
Organize approximately 4–6 industry events per year
Event CRM and follow-up automation
Stakeholder networking
Prepare customer proposals
Co-develop and coordinate R&D funding applications
Create and coordinate pitch decks for clients
Requirements
Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Business Informatics, or equivalent experience
2–4 years of experience (operations, consulting, startup/scale-up)
Excellent writing skills (DE/EN) – precise, persuasive, and error-free
Hands-on and structured – you take initiative and proactively automate processes
AI tools: daily use of ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity
Automation: ideally n8n, Zapier, or Make
Standard tools: Jira, spreadsheets (including formulas), Notion/Asana, Google Workspace
Digital native – AI tools are second nature to you
Strong organizational skills – you keep track of complex projects
Excellent communication – confident in client interactions
Self-initiated – you identify needs and take action
Benefits
Hybrid: up to 50% remote, office presence required when needed (Potsdam)
Remote work for up to two separate two-week periods per year, wherever you choose
Competitive salary with annual adjustment for inflation
Time allocated for continuous improvement and themed team meetings
Company and team events for fun and shared activities
Flat hierarchy and open communication with direct access to the CEO
A feel-good manager who attends to daily needs, with high-quality coffee, refreshments, fresh fruit/vegetables, snacks, and a monthly company breakfast
Discounted bike rental option for stress-free commuting
Subsidized Deutschlandticket for convenient transit to work
Special paid days off for important occasions or if your child is ill
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