Location & work modality: Europe with travel across EMEA - including the Middle East. #LI Remote

Company: Submer Technologies

About Submer

Submer is reshaping the landscape of sustainable data centers through industry-leading cooling solutions. As the demand for high-density compute and energy efficiency grows, Submer is scaling globally - and the Middle East is a strategic growth region. We are looking for a high-caliber PMO leader to be based in or travel to the region to help drive our execution capabilities on the ground at one of our clients and align global strategy with local delivery.

Role overview

We are seeking an Associate Chief of Staff with strong consulting experience- ideally from a top-tier strategy firm - who brings both strategic insight and operational execution ability. You’ll act as a central orchestrator for key programs from R&D to Innovation in the Middle East and globally, ensuring that Submer’s initiatives are aligned, prioritized, and executed with rigor. A secondment with one of our strategic clients is highly likely, offering a unique opportunity to drive value at the intersection of strategy and execution. 

This role is ideal for someone with Senior Engagement Manager / Manager-level experience who wants to make a tangible impact in a deep-tech company with global ambitions and local growth in the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

Program Management: Lead the planning, coordination, and tracking of strategic initiatives from R&D, Innovation, across product, operations, and commercial teams—locally and globally.

Innovation Program Leadership: Oversee the delivery of innnovation-focused projects, ensuring alignment between emerging technologies, market needs, and Submer's strategic vision. 

Regional Execution: Serve as Submer’s executional anchor in the Middle East, working closely with regional partners, strategic clients, and internal teams to ensure seamless program delivery.

Strategic Alignment: Translate high-level strategy into actionable roadmaps and workstreams, and measurable outcomes aligned with company OKRs.

Cross-functional Collaboration: Act as a critical liaison between global HQ, regional teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent coordination and execution.

Governance & Reporting: Design and implement structured governance frameworks, progress-tracking tools, and executive reporting cadences to ensure visibility and accountability.

Risk & Issue Management: Identify project risk and blockers early, develop mitigation plans, and drive proactive problem resolution using data-driven insights.

Change Management: Facilitate adoption of new processes, tools, and initiatives across teams, ensuring organizational readiness and alignment.

Stakeholder Management: Partner with senior executives, clients, and partners to align expectations, communicate progress, and influence decision-making at key junctures.

Required experience

• ~6–9 years of total experience, including 3–5 years in a top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, or similar.) or in a strategy/PMO role within a tech or infrastructure company.
• A strong foundation in R&D, combined with demonstrated experience managing complex, innovation and technology programs within a PMO or similar structured environment is essential.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, ambiguous, and fast-paced environments.
• Previous experience working in or with the Middle East region is nice to have.

Key skills & attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, organized, and delivery-focused
• High emotional intelligence and collaborative mindset
• Proficiency with project management tools (Asana, Smartsheet, etc.)

What we offer

• Attractive compensation package reflecting your expertise and experience.
• A great work environment characterized 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.

Our job titles may span more than one job level. The actual base pay is dependent on a number of factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands.

 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.