Chief of Staff (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · Berlin

Your mission
Who we are…   

At BuildingMinds, we drive advanced digital strategies for the real estate industry creating a positive impact on the planet, people's wellbeing, and sustainable profitability.    
Our mission is to lift unexploited data treasures that are still hidden in building structures and data silos. A single, centralized, and secure platform with a dynamic Digital Building Twin at its core allows our customers to utilize a new level of data-driven insights, unleash machine learning and AI and make more informed decisions for a better present and a more sustainable future.    
     
We are on the lookout for talented, passionate natural-born disruptors to join our team and become a “NetZero Hero”   
   
How we work…   
Being on the forefront of disrupting an entire industry, we offer the freedom to be creative and forward-thinking. As a start-up in Berlin and with the full backing of Schindler, we also have the stability, support and resources of an established world leader in the buildings industry. This enables us to bring together the best of two worlds and to create an utterly unique culture of creativity, accelerated innovation and learning. We value speed, agility and creativity.  
Your profile

Role Overview: As Chief of Staff, you will be the driving force behind our strategic initiatives, working closely with the CEO and senior leadership to propel our business forward. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial leader who is willing to take unconventional shortcuts to deliver exceptional impact. You will have extensive access to senior stakeholders and will work with some of the world’s top brands. Expect extensive travel to our offices in New York, Shanghai, London, and Berlin.

In detail you will:

  • Strategic Leadership: Partner with the CEO to define and execute high-impact strategies, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving significant value.
  • Operational Efficiency: Streamline operations across all departments, identifying and implementing innovative efficiencies to boost productivity and performance. 
  • Investor Relations: Work closely with our CFO and CEO on investor relations as well as on M&A.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a critical liaison between the executive team, blue-chip clients, and top-tier investors, ensuring seamless communication and strong relationships.
  • Project Management: Lead and oversee key projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget while pushing for innovative solutions.
  • Entrepreneurial Approach: Adopt a fearless, entrepreneurial mindset, taking bold shortcuts and pushing boundaries to achieve rapid and effective results.
  • High-Level Influence: Exercise significant influence with senior stakeholders and the CEO, contributing to major decision-making processes and strategic initiatives.
  • Global Travel: Expect extensive travel to our offices in New York, Shanghai, and London ensuring hands-on leadership and direct engagement with teams and clients worldwide.

We would like to hear from you ifyou have: 

  • Proven experience in a role within investment banking or top management consulting.
  • Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong track record of driving impact and generating value in high-stakes environments.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of managing relationships with top-tier clients and investors.
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and efficiency.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment while maintaining a focus on strategic objectives.
Join BuildingMinds and be a part of our journey to revolutionize the real estate industry. Work with world-class brands and top Swiss investors to create a sustainable and profitable future in real estate management. If you are ready to push boundaries and generate significant impact, we want to hear from you.
Why us?
We offer you:    
  • A diverse team with people from all over the world, of all ages with a supportive atmosphere. 
  • A hybrid Berlin work policy (3 days in the office per week).
  • Annual learning budget focusing on people's professional and personal development.    
  • Apple latest technology for your best efficiency.   
  • The opportunity to shape building sustainability.    
  • Competitive compensation and benefits plus a variety of snacks and drinks in the office.   
  • Unlimited working contract with 30 days of vacation per year   
  • Free German classes with Goethe Institute.
About us

The real estate industry is changing rapidly. At BuildingMinds, we prepare real estate managers for the trends and unexpected challenges of tomorrow. We empower businesses – by making them adaptable, resilient and agile.

Our team of more than 100 outstanding experts from diverse backgrounds use the power of data to create a more sustainable and profitable real estate industry. Our cooperative approach, interdisciplinary teamwork and flat hierarchy enable us to learn and innovate. BuildingMinds – real estate management services from professionals, for professionals.

Our vision is to transform real estate from a resource-consuming industry into a resource- generating industry

We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Thank you for your interest in Buildingminds.
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