Chief Operating Officer / COO (m/w/d)

Responsibilities

We are representing a confidential professional services firm in München seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead all non-technical operational functions. You will report directly to the Managing Partner and own the strategic development of the organization's operational backbone.

• Drive operational excellence across controlling, quality management, risk, resource allocation, and process optimization
• Lead Finance & Controlling teams, utilizing KPIs, forecasts, and reports to inform business decisions
• Establish robust project planning, capacity management, and personnel planning systems to align resources with client demand
• Create clear governance rhythms, KPI reviews, and decision-making processes while ensuring action items are executed
• Oversee back-office operations, administration, and facility management
• Provide close leadership to HR and Marketing functions, supporting departmental leaders in professionalizing their domains
• Collaborate with the Chief Digital & AI Officer to modernize processes, defining requirements, standards, KPIs, and organizational rollout
• Ensure clear accountability, functional interfaces, and process discipline without unnecessary bureaucracy
• Partner closely with senior leadership to translate business objectives into concrete operational decisions

What We're Looking For

• Substantial leadership experience in professional services, consulting, audit, or similar partner-led environments
• Proven track record building or significantly developing operational functions and management systems from the ground up
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to lead controlling, reporting, and business management functions
• Experience scaling organizations professionally and creating structures that function amid increasing complexity
• Hands-on expertise in process design, comfort working with data, systems, and automation
• Ability to work confidently with senior partners and leadership on equal footing, representing clear positions and executing decisions decisively
• Leadership style combining clarity and pragmatism: high standards in execution, respectful and accountable in relationships
• Entrepreneurial, independent, solution-oriented approach requiring minimal oversight
• Professional certifications are not required—what matters is your experience as an operational leader and your ability to structurally advance a demanding professional services organization

How We Work with You

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai partners with leading organizations across Germany to connect exceptional operations leaders with transformative roles. When you apply through our platform, a dedicated recruiter will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. We then submit qualified candidates directly to our client for consideration.

Important: Please apply only through Get A Job.ai. Do not contact the client organization directly, as all applications must be coordinated through our recruitment process to be considered.

This role offers significant autonomy, direct partnership with executive leadership, and the opportunity to shape the operational infrastructure of a growing firm. You'll be supported by a strong management team with clear divisions between Operations, Digital & AI, and technical leadership. The organization values short decision paths, flexible working arrangements (remote options available with an attractive central München office), modern technology, and reasonable workloads with overtime converted 1:1 to time off or compensation.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process and are competitive for senior operational leadership roles in professional services.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruiting practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background, identity, or experience.