Associate to the COO (m/f/d)

Want to shape the backbone of one of Germany’s most ambitious tech companies? You’re not looking for the spotlight - but for real responsibility and impact behind the scenes? Then this is your chance.

We are One Thousand - and we build what others just talk about: real breakthroughs in AI and digital transformation. Fast, effective, and razor-sharp.

Our work wins awards, sets industry benchmarks, and propels clients far ahead of their global competition - from DAX-listed corporations to hidden champions, NGOs, and public institutions. Our mission? 1000 true breakthroughs. Not just a number, but a mindset: radically impact-driven, highly collaborative, and uncompromising in speed and quality.

As Associate to our COO, you’ll work at the heart of our operations. You’ll help us streamline internal processes, structure projects, and drive execution across the company - from daily workflows to strategic initiatives. If you love making things run smoothly and enabling others to do their best work, we’re looking for you.

Aufgaben

• Work directly with the COO to identify, structure, and implement internal improvements
• Support strategic and operational projects across teams (e.g., hiring, finance, internal tools, processes)
• Analyze workflows and help introduce better systems, tools, and routines
• Own and drive small but high-leverage projects (e.g., onboarding processes, performance tracking, knowledge management)
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to keep things moving
• Create clear documentation and communication to keep the company aligned
• Organize and follow up on meetings - prepare agendas, document decisions, track outcomes

Qualifikation

• You think fast, work with structure, and enjoy solving problems
• You’ve completed a strong bachelor’s or master’s degree - ideally in a STEM field
• You thrive in fast-moving environments and love improving how things are done
• You’re proactive, hands-on, and get things done without waiting to be told
• You have a sharp eye for efficiency, logic, and clarity
• You’re comfortable with tools, data, and technology - and quick to learn new systems
• You’re fluent in English and German
• Bonus: experience in startups, consulting, operations, or internal project management

Benefits

• Work directly with top leadership: Close collaboration with the COO - real trust, responsibility, and learning
• Be at the forefront of change: First hand look into how AI is reshaping German organisations
• Understand the full business engine: Deep insights into how a company runs behind the scenes - from finance to hiring to execution
• Make a tangible difference: A key role in making the organization faster, better, and more scalable
• Breakthrough Projects: No fluff - just high-impact work with real results
• Ownership: You’ll shape your own scope and drive your own initiatives
• Growth: You’ll get feedback, mentorship, and a team that wants you to thrive
• Flexibility: Remote-options, family-friendly culture, etc.
• Inclusion & Fairness: We stand for diversity, equal opportunity, and mutual support
• Startup vibes: Flat hierarchies, great team spirit, and people who’ve got your back

Sounds like a wow opportunity? Let’s talk!