Chief Executive Officer, B2B SaaS, HR Tech, German speaker

saas.group

. Lead one or more HR tech/workforce management SaaS brands through growth and scale .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemoteLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in driving growth and operational excellence within B2B SaaS HR Tech environments, with a focus on product-led strategies and financial acumen. Capable of building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability and innovation.

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Proven Leadership ExperienceB2B SaaS HR Tech ExpertiseFinancial AcumenProduct-Led Growth StrategyAI Literacy

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Hard Skills

P&L ResponsibilityBudgetingKPI TrackingROI OptimizationOrganizational TransformationProcess ImprovementsMarketing StrategyUser Base GrowthRevenue GrowthOperational Standardization

Soft Skills

People LeadershipCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsCoachingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsSaaS Platforms

Industry Keywords

HR TechB2BProduct-Led GrowthDiversity and InclusionInternational Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead one or more HR tech/workforce management SaaS brands through growth and scale
Own the brand's P&L, strategy, growth, culture, and overall performance
Drive product-led growth by sharpening the product, increasing acquisition and activation, and building a scalable go-to-market engine
Drive operational excellence through budgeting, KPI tracking, ROI optimization, and process improvements
Build, coach, and retain a high-performing leadership team
Create succession plans and ensure organizational resilience across multiple brands
Identify disruptive trends, including AI, and experiment with new business models
Make data-driven decisions to strengthen market position
Set performance standards, encourage collaboration, align with saas.group values, and embed diversity and inclusion
Take on additional brands in the same space as the portfolio grows
Work with the leadership team, board, and broader saas.group community across go-to-market, product, operations, and finance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven leadership experience as a CEO, GM, or senior executive in a B2B SaaS HR Tech company, ideally product-led (PLG)
Strong track record of driving growth and building enduring businesses
Strong operational and commercial background
Marketing and product as core strengths
Ability to grow a SaaS product's user base and revenue through marketing-led and product-led motions
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility
Experience leading organizational transformation through process improvements and operational standardization
Skilled at hiring, developing, retaining, and mentoring top performers
Strong people leadership and ability to set goals, hold teams accountable, address performance issues, and nurture a culture of excellence
Comfort managing more than one brand or business line simultaneously
Fluent German speaker with strong English
International experience or ambition is a plus
Visionary mindset and ability to communicate long-term direction
Excellent communication and influencing skills
AI literacy and practical use of AI tools
Additional languages are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% remote work with flexible location and schedule
Freedom and autonomy in a high-trust team
Minimal bureaucracy and efficient working practices
Entrepreneurial SaaS professional network for exchanging ideas, knowledge, learning, and expertise
Flexible time off
Support from saas.group's remote team and experienced network
Equal Opportunity Employer and inclusive workplace