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Director Strategic Operations (mfd)
Job Location:
Job Location:
Frankfurt am Main - Germany
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 August 2026 (5 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Your mission
YOUR MISSION
As Director Strategic Operations you will act as a force multiplier for our CEO and executive team. You will turn strategy into clear priorities decisions and measurable execution while creating the governance and transparency that help our leadership focus on the opportunities with the greatest value for Matrix42.
Your key responsibilities would look like this:
As Director Strategic Operations you will act as a force multiplier for our CEO and executive team. You will turn strategy into clear priorities decisions and measurable execution while creating the governance and transparency that help our leadership focus on the opportunities with the greatest value for Matrix42.
Your key responsibilities would look like this:
- Own and continuously improve our leadership operating system and governance cadence across ExCo XLT leadership forums and strategic offsites.
- Drive agenda planning decision tracking and follow-through ensuring clear ownership and timely escalation of risks bottlenecks and cross-functional dependencies.
- Lead the annual planning process together with Finance and functional leaders translating company goals into coherent functional plans and measurable targets.
- Track strategic priorities and value creation initiatives across the organization creating visibility on progress milestones dependencies and execution risks.
- Increase CEO effectiveness by preparing executive meetings customer engagements strategic discussions and leadership communications and by coordinating resulting actions.
- Coordinate high-quality materials reporting and follow-up for the Board of Directors and our private equity sponsor.
- Strengthen organizational alignment through clear executive messaging visibility of company priorities and more efficient AI-enabled ways of working.
Your profile
YOUR PROFILE
Must Have
Must Have
- At least 7 years of experience in business operations executive office transformation program management consulting Chief of Staff or a comparable leadership-adjacent role.
- A strong track record of managing complex cross-functional initiatives and working closely with executive leadership teams.
- Excellent planning organizational and program management skills combined with disciplined follow-through and a strong execution focus.
- Strategic judgement and the ability to understand business priorities quickly connect strategy with execution and influence without formal authority.
- Analytical and financial fluency including confidence working with financial models KPI packages and board-level information.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including the ability to turn complex information into clear decision-ready executive materials and presentations.
- Fluent English written and spoken high ownership and sound judgement when handling confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience in a SaaS software or technology environment.
- Experience with Board or private equity sponsor preparation reporting and governance.
- Fluency in German.
- Experience improving leadership productivity through AI-enabled tools and efficient operating rhythms.
Why us
This is a high-impact role at the center of Matrix42s leadership and strategic execution. You will work directly with the CEO and executive team shape how priorities become action and create the operating discipline behind our continued growth. The role offers broad exposure across the company Board and sponsor environment with the mandate to build alignment and make execution more effective without owning a business unit or operational function.
Our Benefits
We could tell you about the free breakfast the drinks in the fridge and the 30 vacation days. Or that flexible hours and remote work are part of the deal. But honestly Thats just standard.
Heres what makes working with us in Frankfurt extra special:
Heres what makes working with us in Frankfurt extra special:
- Work from (almost) anywhere - Take your job with you on a workation and get inspired by new places.
- Time for growth - A career framework to support your professional and personal growth with up to 6 extra days off per year for your development.
- Social Day - One paid day per year to give back: volunteer support a cause or attend an environmental event.
- Bike leasing - Stay fit and sustainable. Well handle the contract and insurance.
- Pick your perk - Choose the benefit that fits your life best: fitness membership public transport pass retirement plan or a monthly bonus.
- Dog Friendly Office - Bring your furry coworker along. Just make sure they dont steal anyones lunch.
Your contact person
Send us your application including your salary requirements and earliest possible starting date directly through our online portal via the Apply for this job button. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Patrick Ziegler.
We ask for your understanding that MATRIX42 can only accept applications online via the applicant portal in connection with our applicant management system due to the currently valid EU data protection regulations.
We ask for your understanding that MATRIX42 can only accept applications online via the applicant portal in connection with our applicant management system due to the currently valid EU data protection regulations.
About us
We are the European choice in intelligent service management built on trust powered by people!
At Matrix42 we empower organizations to digitalize and automate their everyday work. With our platform customers manage IT and business processes assets endpoints and identities seamlesslydriving productivity agility security and a better employee experience. Through integrated solutions and automation we enable modern digital workplaces and true self-service.
Join a diverse team of over 600 professionals across Europe who are shaping the future of service management every day.
Our culture is built on a strong value-based performance mindsetbecause success is not just about what we achieve but how we achieve it. Guided by our four core values we bring our vision to life every day:
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender age disability ethnic or social origin religion or belief sexual orientation or identity.
At Matrix42 we empower organizations to digitalize and automate their everyday work. With our platform customers manage IT and business processes assets endpoints and identities seamlesslydriving productivity agility security and a better employee experience. Through integrated solutions and automation we enable modern digital workplaces and true self-service.
Join a diverse team of over 600 professionals across Europe who are shaping the future of service management every day.
Our culture is built on a strong value-based performance mindsetbecause success is not just about what we achieve but how we achieve it. Guided by our four core values we bring our vision to life every day:
- We love customers we put customer success at the heart of everything we do
- Make it happen we take ownership act with speed and turn ideas into impact
- Better every day we continuously learn improve and push boundaries
- With respect we collaborate with trust openness and appreciation for each other
We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender age disability ethnic or social origin religion or belief sexual orientation or identity.
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Director
About Company
We are the European choice in intelligent service management – built on trust, powered by people! At Matrix42, we empower organizations to digitalize and automate their everyday work. With our platform, customers manage IT and business processes, assets, endpoints, and identities seam ... View more
