[Hiring] Chief Operating Officer - Employee Wellbeing @Mavie Work GmbH

Role Description

The Chief Organizational Officer (COO) is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Mental & Physical Wellbeing division within Mavie Work. The role ensures the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of integrated, evidence-based wellbeing services that support the psychological and physical health of employees in client organizations. This position combines organizational leadership, health & wellbeing expertise, product development, and operational management, with the goal of building scalable, high-quality, and innovative wellbeing solutions for corporate clients.

Your mission

• Strategic Leadership
  • Define and execute the overall strategy for the Mental & Physical Wellbeing division.
  • Develop a holistic service portfolio including mental health, physical health, prevention and coaching.
  • Ensure services are evidence-based, compliant, and aligned with market needs.
  • Identify trends in EAP, corporate health, and workplace wellbeing and translate them into new offerings.
• Operational Management
  • Lead and develop interdisciplinary teams (psychologists, counselors, coaches, operations staff).
  • Oversee daily operations of wellbeing services.
  • Manage budgets, KPIs, quality standards, and performance outcomes.
  • Build scalable structures to support international and large corporate clients.
• Product & Program Development
  • Design and implement wellbeing programs (mental health, resilience, stress management, leadership wellbeing, physical health, prevention, etc.).
  • Integrate digital solutions (platforms, apps, tele-counseling, online interventions, data analytics).
  • Collaborate with external experts, healthcare providers, and partners.
• Client & Market Responsibility
  • Support key accounts and strategic client projects.
  • Advise client organizations on employee health, resilience, and sustainable performance.
  • Represent the company as a subject-matter expert in wellbeing and EAP services.
  • Contribute to business development and innovation initiatives.
• Organizational Development & Culture
  • Establish standards for high-quality, ethical, and evidence-based interventions.
  • Promote a culture of wellbeing, sustainability, and psychological safety.
  • Develop frameworks for organizational resilience and healthy performance.
  • Support internal leadership development and capability building.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Medicine, Health Sciences, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• Extensive leadership experience in EAP, corporate health, HR, consulting, healthcare, or wellbeing services.
• Proven track record in developing wellbeing, mental health, or organizational health programs.
• Strong knowledge of organizational development and change management.
• Experience working with complex and/or international organizations, with the ability to operate effectively in fast-changing and dynamic environments.

Requirements

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary environments.
• Innovative thinking and strong interest in future workplace and health models.
• High integrity and professionalism when working with sensitive topics.

Benefits

• The opportunity to shape a product with real impact on health, wellbeing, and quality of life.
• Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team across technology, health, and organizational development.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Professional growth opportunities in the fields of Digital Health, Wellbeing, and Product / Organizational Leadership.
• A modern, international, and innovation-driven work environment.
• The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 70,000 (full-time).
• Depending on qualifications, experience, and level of entrepreneurial and commercial responsibility, we offer a competitive market-aligned salary with willingness to overpay.