Chief of Staff to the CTO (m/f/x) | Climate Tech Startup

Join tozero as our Chief of Staff to the CTO, where you will play a pivotal role in project managing our cutting-edge technology initiatives and supporting the scaling of our innovative solutions in lithium-ion battery recycling. This position is ideal for an experienced engineering leader who is passionate about deep tech and has a track record of success in startup environments.

What You’ll Do 🔧

• Support Project Execution: Collaborate closely with the CTO to oversee critical engineering projects, ensuring that they are executed efficiently and effectively, meeting defined objectives and timelines.
• Coordinate Cross-Functional Teams: Facilitate communication and collaboration among various teams, including engineering, operations, and R&D, to align technology development with industrialization efforts and business strategy.
• Manage Project Timelines: Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones to ensure alignment with broader company goals, proactively addressing any obstacles that may arise.
• Drive Alignment and Strategy: Work alongside the CTO to align engineering goals with company-wide objectives, helping to prioritize initiatives that maximize impact and scalability.
• Implement Best Practices: Advocate for and implement best practices in project management and engineering processes to enhance productivity and quality across teams.
• Foster a Culture of Innovation: Encourage a collaborative and innovative work environment, empowering team members to contribute ideas and solutions that drive progress.

What You Bring to the Table 🧠

• Strong Engineering Background: A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with a solid understanding of deep tech and its applications in the recycling industry.
• Proven Project Management Skills: Extensive experience in project management, ideally within a technology-focused startup, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects from conception to execution.
• Deep Tech Understanding: A strong grasp of the challenges and opportunities within deep tech, particularly in relation to scaling technology for industrial applications.
• Startup Experience: Experience working in fast-paced startup environments, demonstrating adaptability and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Shape the Future of Deep Tech with Us! 🌍
At tozero, you will be at the forefront of driving technological advancements that make a real impact on sustainability and the circular economy. If you are ready to take on a dynamic and challenging role that supports our mission, we want to hear from you!

At tozero, we believe in providing a supportive and enriching work environment to help our team achieve top performance 🌟

• Free Snacks and Drinks in the Office: Stay energized throughout the day with a variety of snacks and beverages.
• Jobticket: Conveniently commute to work and all around Germany with our fully subsidized Deutschlandticket.
• Fitness Subscription: Prioritize your well-being with a complimentary fitness subscription, promoting a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Education Budget: We encourage continuous learning and development. Benefit from an education budget to enhance your skills and knowledge.
• Dynamic Startup Environment: Thrive in a highly dynamic startup culture, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to innovative projects that shape the future.

This is how we proceed:

• After reviewing your documents we will get back to you and schedule an Intro Call where you learn about tozero, our mission and the team. We get to know you and understand your motivation.
• Prior to the next session you will receive a case study to work on. This part is important to us to assess your cultural and business fit for the role.
• Founder's interview, you will talk to Ksenija (CTO) and Sarah (CEO) and we will evaluate your fit to our company culture (culture, values, working style, etc..).
• If all parties are happy we will make you an offer and you can start right away.

We are looking forward to your application!