Chief of Staff to the CTO (f/m/x)

ZEAL Network SE is a dynamic, international group of companies that has been creating exciting and innovative lottery experiences for over 20 years. As Germany’s largest provider of online lotteries through our brands LOTTO24 and Tipp24, and a trusted partner of Spain’s ONCE, the second-largest national lottery, we’re shaping the future of the lottery industry. We are passionate about driving innovation, as demonstrated by our newest brands, Freiheit+ and Traumhausverlosung, which bring fresh and exciting dreams to life. Additionally, through ZEAL Ventures, we invest in inspiring e-commerce start-ups like Omaze and DAYMADE, fueling fresh ideas and opportunities.

Our team of 250+ professionals from diverse backgrounds is united by a visionary mindset, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to inspire dreams. At ZEAL, we empower our people to think ambitiously and work together toward a shared purpose: helping people imagine and achieve their aspirations.

The role:

As the Chief of Staff to the CTO, you will play a key role in enhancing company productivity and efficiency. You will be responsible for strategic planning, managing initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the CTO's portfolio, which spans technology, people and culture, customer operations, and executive responsibilities. This position involves collaborating closely with the CTO, overseeing program management, ensuring alignment and progress on key initiatives, and providing both strategic and tactical support. The role requires strong influence and engagement skills, the ability to switch context across various high-impact topics, and acting as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the CTO and leadership team.

Your tasks:

• Partner with the CTO and leadership teams to define, prepare, and communicate the CTO’s monthly, quarterly, annual, and 5-year strategy, staffing, and development plans.

• Collaborate with the CTO’s leadership team to deliver, monitor, and communicate progress on projects, initiatives, and overall goals within the CTO’s areas of accountability.

• Proactively identify potential issues or blockers, actively providing solutions and involving the CTO and relevant stakeholders as needed to ensure desired outcomes.

• Support the CTO in preparing executive board, supervisory board, and organizational presentations and written communications.

• Plan and lead strategy sessions with the CTO and extended leadership team.

What you offer us:

• 3+ years of relevant working experience, combining management or inhouse consultancy in a strategic role

• Exceptional capabilities in conceptual and strategic thinking, Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.

• Self-starter with a hands-on approach, prepared to get into the details and take accountability to ensure goals are met

• Strong networker with excellent judgement

• Willingness to take on new challenges and to question the status quo

• Highly driven and ability to keep up with multiple ongoing projects

• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate on all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders

• Fluent language skills in English, German is a plus

What we offer:

• A modern, dynamic culture grounded in the success of a leading-edge e-commerce company.

• A talented team of ambitious, like-minded colleagues where your knowledge and ideas truly make an impact.

• Ongoing personal growth, supported by our product-focused organization and an annual development budget of €1,500 to invest in your professional development.

• Trust and autonomy, no micromanagement, just confidence in your ability to deliver and excel.

• Flexible work options with a hybrid setup focused on results, offering the freedom to work where and how you’re most productive.

• Generous time off: enjoy unlimited vacation days in addition to your 30-day vacation allowance, with the opportunity for workations abroad using our WorkFlex tool.

• Monthly mobility allowance of €20 to use on the mobility option of your choice (e.g., the Deutschlandticket), plus access to a company bike leasing program.

• Company pension scheme, provided in partnership with Degura, to support your future financial security.

• Subsidized EGYM WELLPASS membership, with a contribution of only €25 per month, giving you access to a wide range of gyms and sports options across Germany.

• Quarterly company events where we gather to celebrate, along with regular team activities and informal gathering, a favorite being our Healthy Tuesday lunches or Pizza Thursdays in the office!

If you're excited to be at the forefront of technical innovation, drive platform excellence, and thrive in a dynamic team, we'd love to have you on board.