PMO / Chief of Staff

Overview

Drive the strategic and operational foundations for a deep-tech venture transforming energy grids, working directly with our CEO to turn innovative vision into real-world impact and rapid growth.

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will act as the operational engine for our company’s carve-out. Your mission is to establish and run our Program Management Office, ensuring a seamless transition and building the foundations for our early-stage operations through rigorous execution and clear governance.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We’re looking for a specific blend of strategic thinking and relentless execution. You’re not just a planner; you’re a doer who thrives on turning complex challenges into clear, actionable plans.

• Scale-up or Consulting DNA – You have experience from a fast-growing scale-up or a top-tier consulting firm (Big 4, Tier-2). You know what ‘good’ looks like.
• PMO Expertise – You have demonstrable experience running a Program Management Office, with a strong command of governance, OKRs, and RAID management.
• Executive Presence – You are comfortable and effective in communicating with C-level stakeholders, translating complex details into clear, concise updates.
• Structure Builder – You excel at bringing order to chaos, establishing processes and systems where none existed before.
• Proven Track Record – You have a portfolio of work (e.g., project plans, executive decks) that showcases your skills, which will be requested at the shortlist stage.

Key Outcomes & KPIs (first 12 months):

• On-time delivery of carve-out workstreams and critical milestones (≥90% on-time).
• Board/steering reporting pack implemented with monthly cadence within 60 days.
• Operational rhythm established (QBRs/OKRs) across commercial, product, and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Orchestrate the program plan, RAID, and cross-functional alignment.
• Facilitate executive decision-making; prepare board materials and KPI dashboards.
• Own meeting cadence, documentation quality, and follow-up on actions.
• Drive special projects (partnerships, funding readiness, vendor selection).

Requirements – Must Have:

• 5+ years in PMO/CoS/consulting or scale-up operations.
• Strong stakeholder management; excellent communications.
• Experience with OKRs/QBRs and executive governance.
• Fluent in English; Dutch a plus.

Requirements – Nice to Have:

• Energy/utility or grid-tech experience.
• Carve-out/transaction exposure.
• Data tooling: Jira/Confluence/Notion; BI dashboards.

What’s in it for you:

• Salary: €50,000–€60,000.
• Stock Options: 0.10%–0.25% (4-year vesting, 1-year cliff).
• RSUs: €5,000–€10,000/year (time-based vesting).
• Bonus: 5–10% annual tied to milestone delivery.
• Hybrid/remote – A flexible work model based with an optional office in Arnhem, Netherlands.
• €1,000 learning budget
• annual RSU refresh eligibility
• Home-office setup
• wellbeing budget
• 4-week WFA.

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