Chief of Staff to the CTO

About the role

As Chief of Staff to the CTO, you will operate as a senior leader within the Tech organization, owning complex, cross-functional problems that sit between teams. You will turn ambiguity into clear strategy, measurable outcomes, and actionable decisions, acting as a trusted partner to the CTO. This role is pivotal in scaling the engineering organization as it grows to support millions of customers across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic, cross-organization initiatives such as platform programs, reliability improvements, and technical debt reduction.
• Lead the Tech side of company-level programs including European expansion and major infrastructure shifts.
• Manage the Tech planning cycle, including capacity planning and the definition of Tech OKRs.
• Design and facilitate the Tech leadership operating system, including staff meetings, QBRs, and roadmap reviews.
• Maintain the CTO's decision log and ensure high-quality decision-making across the leadership team.
• Lead internal and operational communications across the engineering organization.

Required skills

• Strategy & Operations
• Technical fluency
• Engineering strategy
• Cross-functional leadership
• Written communication
• English

Nice to have

• Software engineering
• Engineering management
• Technical Program Management
• Architecture

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (engineering, computer science or equivalent scientific curriculum)

Benefits

• 25 days paid vacation
• Company shares
• Home workspace budget
• Monthly coworking allowance
• Gymlib access
• Busuu language learning
• Apple equipment
• Lunch credits
• Healthcare cover

About the Company

Pennylane is a fast-growing Fintech based in France, aiming to become the leading financial Operating System for SMEs and accounting firms. With over 1,000 employees and significant backing from investors like Sequoia, the company fosters a culture of trust, proactivity, and autonomy.