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Associate Chief of Staff

Submer - Datacenters That Make Sense

Submer - Datacenters That Make Sense

People & HR, Operations
Rubí, Barcelona, Spain
Posted 6+ months ago
Location & work modality: Rubí / Barcelona - Hybrid

International experience is required for this role, so we also welcome candidates from across Europe to apply and explore the opportunity of relocating to Barcelona.

Start: ASAP

Type of Contract: Full Time / Permanent

About Submer

The best way to introduce you to Submer is undoubtedly through our values: Sustainable, Unique, Bold, Making Sense, Empathetic and Reliable. If these resonate with you we're sure you will find your place here in no time.

At Submer, we believe that our digital world can be more sustainable, more efficient and more environmentally friendly. Submer is solving the biggest problems of datacentre, supercomputer, hyperscale and edge applications to make that future possible.

Our multinational talented team has a huge passion in reducing IT environmental footprint and expertise in datacentre design and day-to-day operations. We’re scaling our team and operations worldwide to meet growing international demand.

What Impact You'll Have

As a resourceful and results-driven Associate Chief of Staff you will be a pivotal link between our leadership team, project managers, and the broader organisation. In this influential role, you will play a vital part in shaping Submer's transformation and growth.

Your focus on operational excellence and transformation will drive the successful execution of key initiatives within our sustainability-focused organisation.

As a collaborative problem solver with proven project management experience in dynamic environments, you will also lead and coordinate cross-functional projects and topics.

You'll work closely with our with our COO and Chief Transformation Officer and oversee 2 team members to drive operational excellence and transformation.

What You'll Do

Stakeholder alignment: Foster a collaborative approach to align with various teams and individuals, gathering feedback and ensuring that they appreciate your value and influence.

Project delivery: Provide timely, high-quality project follow-up, ensuring excellence and execution while meeting project deadlines and quality standards.

Problem solving and critical thinking: Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and challenge the C-suite and other stakeholders. Engage in critical thinking and collaborative decision-making.

Leadership and influencing: Exhibit effective leadership by guiding and inspiring teams towards success. Use your exceptional influencing skills to build rapport and alignment across the organisation.

What You'll Need

  • Master's degree in Business/Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Management, Strategy, or related fields
  • Proven experience as a project manager, generalist, consultant or, analyst in a role with significant cross-functional responsibilities
  • Experience working autonomously and effectively in a start-up or scale-up environment where change is constant
  • International experience is required for this role, so we also welcome candidates from across Europe to apply and explore the opportunity of relocating to Barcelona.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and influencing skills to build alignment and rapport across the organisation and guide the teams towards success
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities and critical thinking
  • Excellent time management and decision-making skills
  • Experience in Greentech is a nice-to-have, but a strong interest is sufficient

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience
  • Restaurant Pass
  • Nursery pass and/or Transport pass, as flexible retribution
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Languages Classes (English)
  • A healthy work environment with fresh fruits to energize and an on-site gym for active breaks
  • A great work environment characterised by friendliness, international diversity, flexibility, and a hybrid-friendly approach
  • You'll be part of a fast-growing scale-up with a mission to make a positive impact, offering an exciting career evolution
  • Relocation support is available for roles based in Barcelona

Our Inclusive Responsibility

Submer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

"Submer was born in 2015 from two brilliant and original minds, Daniel Pope and Pol Valls, to make operating and constructing data centers more sustainable and efficient.

Our Mission is to build sustainable and future-proof digital infrastructures to create a better and fairer world with sustainable technology."