International Revenue Strategy & Operations Manager

Constructor University Bremen has appointed Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov — Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010), FRS — as its President. In this strategic, part-time capacity, Prof. Novoselov provides intellectual direction, institutional prestige, and global scientific vision while retaining his primary commitments at NUS and IFIM. The Chief of Staff (CoS) reports exclusively to the President and exists to amplify his impact, protect his time, and translate intellectual strategy into institutional momentum. This is the single point of coordination between the President's agenda and the University's executive, academic, and administrative functions. This is a role for someone who thrives on complexity, operates with total discretion, thinks three moves ahead — and finds genuine satisfaction in making an exceptional mind more effective. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Presidential Time & Agenda Architecture * Own and orchestrate the President's calendar end-to-end — strategic prioritisation, preparation, and protection of deep work time * Manage all inbound requests (academic, institutional, media, VIP) — filter and triage with sound independent judgement * Prepare briefing materials, pre-reads, and context packs for every meeting and engagement * Ensure every commitment has a clear purpose, defined outcome, and proper follow-through Strategic Programme Execution * Translate the President's academic architecture vision into a tracked programme of University-wide initiatives * Coordinate cross-functionally with academic leadership and executive management to advance presidential priorities at pace * Monitor progress against strategic milestones; surface blockers early and resolve them proactively * Maintain the President's initiative register and drive accountability without creating bureaucracy Board & Stakeholder Liaison * Prepare materials and briefings for Board interactions; ensure presidential inputs are ready, timely, and impactful * Serve as a trusted interface between the President and the University's senior leadership team * Build and maintain relationships with key external partners: NUS, IFIM, CQT, QuEra, and global scientific networks * Manage Board member relationships on the President's behalf where appropriate Communications & Correspondence * Draft and manage high-level correspondence, academic communications, and institutional letters on behalf of the President * Ensure tone, precision, and intellectual calibre of all communications reflect the President's standing * Manage the President's representation at events where direct presence is not possible International Travel & Logistics * Plan and manage all travel end-to-end: itinerary design, transfers, accommodation, visa, briefings, connectivity * Coordinate with NUS/IFIM counterparts on scheduling and joint trips * Maintain a 10-hour rest buffer standard; optimise travel for productivity and recovery * Ensure full calendar sync and briefing packs mirrored for every trip Academic Initiative Support * Support recruitment of world-class faculty and postdoctoral talent aligned with the President's academic vision * Coordinate logistics of hybrid scientific collaboration model with global research groups * Prepare agendas and outcomes documentation for academic working groups chaired or attended by the President * Assist in building Constructor Labs concept — connecting academic programme to research infrastructure Operational Infrastructure * Oversee and coordinate the supporting administrative team engaged on President-related activities * Implement SOPs and tracking systems to ensure nothing is missed across parallel workstreams * Manage office-readiness, connectivity, and equipment procurement at Bremen and during travel * Handle confidential matters — institutional, personal, and strategic — with absolute discretion QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Essential Experience * 5+ years as Chief of Staff, Senior EA, or Strategic Advisor supporting world-class scientific or academic leadership * Proven track record managing complex international schedules across multiple time zones and institutions * Experience in academic, research, or science-driven organisations strongly preferred * Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive, high-stakes situations with calm and sound judgement Competencies & Character * Proactive mindset Anticipates needs before they arise; acts without waiting to be asked * Intellectual curiosity Engages genuinely with the President's scientific and academic world — not just the logistics around it * Operational excellence Implements systems and SOPs to eliminate error at high pace * Precision under pressure Detail-obsessive even when volume is high and changes are rapid * Judgement & discretion Trusted with sensitive institutional, personal, and strategic matters * Adaptive resilience Calm in fast-changing environments; stress-resistant, not avoidant * Communication finesse Writes and speaks at a level appropriate for Nobel Laureate correspondence and Board engagement Practical Requirements * Fluent English (written and spoken); German and/or Russian a significant advantage * Willing and able to travel internationally at short notice * Comfortable with a 6-day operational environment and rapid response expectations * Proficient with Outlook, Zoom, project tracking platforms, and AI productivity tools SUCCESS CRITERIA At 90 days: * Full operational command of the President's calendar and communication flows * Briefing systems, travel SOPs, and stakeholder directory established * Key relationships built with NUS/IFIM counterparts, Constructor executive team, and Board At 12 months: * The President's time is consistently protected and directed toward highest-value activities * Academic architecture programme has advanced materially — visible milestones achieved * The President describes the CoS as indispensable * Zero missed commitments, zero preparation failures, zero communication surprises   ABOUT CONSTRUCTOR UNIVERSITY & THE PRESIDENT Constructor University Bremen is an English-language private research university in Germany, building a world-class physics-centred academic ecosystem inspired by the traditions of MIPT, Landau, and leading global institutions. The tagline is simple: Constructing the future. Prof. Sir Kostya Novoselov FRS is a Nobel Laureate in Physics (2010), awarded jointly with Andre Geim for the discovery of graphene. He holds a Royal Society Research Professorship and is a leading figure at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (IFIM). His appointment as President brings world-class scientific credibility and an ambitious vision for Constructor University's academic future. The Chief of Staff will work at the intersection of Nobel Laureate-level science, institutional strategy, and global academic network-building. It is a rare and extraordinary opportunity.

About Pinterest: Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we’re on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product. Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other’s unique experiences and embrace the flexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It’s Possible. At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we’re looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we’ll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI. Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here. As a Sales Strategy & Operations team, our mission is to power sustainable revenue growth for Pinterest with data-driven strategic insights and decision making, tight management against them and high-impact revenue management. As we inform critical business decisions driving revenue growth, members of the team are highly visible to senior Sales Leadership at Pinterest and throughout the organisation at large.  This position is a one year fixed-term contract.  What you’ll do: Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Sales Strategy & Operations for Europe Sales, and in close partnership with the MD for Northern Europe Enterprise Sales, you will develop and bring to life data-driven strategies to accelerate growth in this critical business. In this role, you will: * Partner with Northern Europe Enterprise sales leadership to proactively define and deploy critical strategic, organizational and operational initiatives to increase revenue, sales productivity and operational efficiency * Proactively inform decision making on Sales priorities with quantitative and qualitative insights and structured recommendations - and monitor/drive progress against those * Lead the ongoing analysis of the business (revenue, operating metrics) to identify opportunities, risks and gaps - with weekly business reviews and ad hoc deep dives. Translate data into insights and action * Present complex actionable insights about the business and recommended solutions - and drive action against them * Structure and execute on projects by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses and developing final recommendations * Work with and influence cross-functional teams including Finance, Product & Engineering, Client Solutions * Contribute to the definition and execution of the broader Northern Europe and International Enterprise Sales strategy and Sales Strategy & Operations priorities. Support strategic planning efforts * Identify and pursue opportunities for consistency and scale across the team (e.g., shared initiatives, improved processes & systems)  * Leverage AI tools to enhance analysis, streamline workflows, and improve the quality and speed of strategic insights and recommendations   What we’re looking for: * 7+ years of professional experience in strategy & operations in a fast-paced, highly analytical environment, for instance: management consulting, investment banking, or tech/media  * Direct experience in digital ad sales strategy & operations preferred * Strong analytical & quantitative skills; exceptional proficiency working with large datasets and expert at translating complex data into clear, actionable insights and structured opportunities * Proven ability to drive impact in a complex, fast-paced environment * Organized, detail-oriented and strategically focused * Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business, economics, statistics, or a related field or equivalent experience * Proficiency or experience with SQL is highly desirable * Familiarity with Salesforce and Tableau is a plus, but is not required * Comfort using AI tools responsibly to accelerate research, analysis, and synthesis, while applying strong judgment and maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality   In-Office Requirement Statement: * We let the type of work you do guide the collaboration style. That means we're not always working in an office, but we continue to gather for key moments of collaboration and connection. * This role will need to be in the office for in-person collaboration at least one day per week and therefore needs to be in a commutable distance from the Pinterest Amsterdam office.    Relocation Statement * This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.   #LI-HYBRID  #LI-AKEO At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise. Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here. Location based applicants €71.432—€132.149 EUR Our Commitment to Inclusion: Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 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