Our portfolio company is hiring a chief of staff ! Check out the job description below:
About the Role
As planqc grows, we seek a dynamic, adaptable Chief of Staff to support senior management. Acting as a strategist, consultant, and implementer, this role ensures efficient operations aligned with the CEO’s priorities. The ideal candidate will drive high-impact initiatives, streamline processes, and contribute to planqc’s long-term success.
Your Responsibilities:
- Support the senior management team and report directly to the CEO.
- Lead, manage, and execute special projects across multiple business functions.
- Assist in strategy design and translate high-level goals into actionable steps.
- Drive key strategic initiatives, monitor progress, and report results back to the CEO.
- Oversee and manage highly prioritized projects from the CEO's office.
- Support the company’s growth, including expansion into new markets and partnerships.
- Ensure that strategic hiring initiatives align with the company’s scaling and development needs.
- Supervise and optimize company processes, including deal pipeline management, multi-project coordination, resource allocation, recruitment, and back-office functions.
- Assist in operational planning, ensuring efficient decision-making.
Your Profile:
- University degree in business, law, engineering, or a related field, or significant relevant experience in the quantum space.
- 4+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, venture capital, financial advisory, M&A, law firms, technology companies, or a fast-growing startup.
- Strong ability to work strategically and collaboratively across departments.
- Experience or strong interest in corporate development, investment processes, and the global tech industry.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build and manage teams effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical mindset with a results-driven approach to decision-making.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools.
- Fluent in English and German
- Self-motivated, fast learner with a hands-on mentality and adaptability to dynamic environments.
Why Join planqc?
At planqc, we are pioneering the future of quantum computing by leveraging neutral-atom technology to build scalable quantum computers. Here’s why you should consider joining our team:
- Cutting-Edge Innovation – Work with state-of-the-art quantum technologies, developing solutions that will shape the future of computing.
- Impactful Projects – Contribute to groundbreaking initiatives, such as developing a 1,000-qubit computer for the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre and specialized quantum systems for the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
- Empowered by Excellence – Be guided by top-tier advisors, including Hermann Hauser (founder of ARM) and Professor Ann-Kristin Achleitner, with strong financial backing of €50 million in Series A funding.
- Dynamic Work Culture – Join a diverse team of ~50 talented individuals working across Garching, Ulm, and Innsbruck in an environment that fosters collaboration and growth.
- Recognition and Growth – Be part of a globally recognized company, celebrated as a German Startup Award Winner (2023) and Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (2024).
- Work-Life Synergy – Engage in team events and after-work socials, ensuring a well-balanced professional and personal experience.
About Us
At planqc, we harness the principles of quantum mechanics to build revolutionary computing systems. Our quantum computers utilize individual atoms—nature’s perfect qubits—manipulated with precisely controlled laser pulses to enable scalable and highly efficient computation. With decades of expertise in neutral-atom quantum technologies, we integrate advancements from atomic clocks, quantum gas microscopes, and high-speed Rydberg gates to push the boundaries of what’s possible.
Join us in redefining the future of computing. Together, we’re not just imagining the future—we’re building it.