Chief of Staff

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Chief of Staff based in the United States.

As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to the CEO, helping translate organizational priorities into impactful initiatives and measurable business outcomes. You will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to drive alignment, strengthen decision-making, and ensure effective execution of company-wide strategies. Acting as a key connector across departments, you will identify opportunities, anticipate challenges, and coordinate high-priority initiatives in a complex, fast-growing technology environment. You will also shape executive planning processes, oversee operating rhythms, and develop insightful reporting to support leadership decisions. This senior individual contributor position offers significant autonomy and broad organizational influence without direct people management responsibilities. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced strategic operator who combines analytical expertise, executive communication, and exceptional cross-functional leadership skills.

Accountabilities:

- Partner directly with the CEO to develop, coordinate, and execute strategic company-wide initiatives, ensuring alignment between organizational objectives and operational priorities.

- Work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to establish clear priorities, evaluate strategic trade-offs, and drive accountability for key business outcomes.

- Identify risks, dependencies, execution gaps, and opportunities across major initiatives, proactively providing recommendations and actionable insights to senior leadership.

- Act as a central point of coordination between executives and cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and consistent execution of strategic priorities.

- Own and continuously improve company operating rhythms, including Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), executive planning processes, and leadership performance reviews.

- Design and implement planning frameworks that support effective decision-making, organizational alignment, and operational efficiency.

- Support annual budgeting, strategic planning, and long-range planning cycles by consolidating inputs, evaluating assumptions, and highlighting business implications.

- Lead the preparation and refinement of executive-level communications, including Board meeting materials, leadership presentations, and strategic business updates.

- Ensure executive materials are clear, concise, data-driven, and aligned with organizational objectives, enabling productive discussions and informed decisions.

- Partner with relevant teams to develop and maintain executive dashboards and reporting systems, ensuring metrics are accurate, consistent, and actionable.

- Analyze business performance, SaaS metrics, and strategic initiatives to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and formulate recommendations for leadership.

- Translate complex data and analytical findings into compelling narratives that support executive-level decision-making.

- Design agendas and prepare content for executive meetings, leadership sessions, and company off-sites, ensuring discussions remain focused on strategic priorities and desired outcomes.

- Document key decisions, clarify ownership and next steps, and monitor follow-through to ensure initiatives progress effectively.

- Operate with a high degree of autonomy and discretion, managing multiple high-impact projects while maintaining strong relationships across the organization.

Requirements:

- Typically 15+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in senior-level positions involving strategy, business operations, management consulting, finance, product operations, or executive advisory responsibilities.

- Demonstrated experience working closely with CEOs and senior executive leaders, influencing strategic decisions, and driving initiatives at the highest organizational levels.

- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects and translate strategic objectives into structured execution plans and measurable results.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information and develop clear, persuasive, and executive-ready narratives.

- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities, including experience interpreting business performance data and working with SaaS metrics and executive-level reporting.

- Experience developing financial and operational dashboards, performance reports, planning frameworks, and executive presentations.

- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple strategic workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic business environment.

- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence teams and executives without relying on direct reporting authority.

- High level of professional discretion, integrity, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence when handling sensitive business information and executive matters.

- Ability to anticipate organizational challenges, identify strategic opportunities, and provide practical recommendations that support sustainable business growth.

- A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative mindset, with the confidence to operate independently and navigate ambiguity.

- Strong executive presence and the ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Benefits:

- Competitive annual compensation based on geographic location and professional experience.

- Annual bonus target of 10% .

- Target annual compensation ranges by geographic zone:

- Zone 1: $240,600–$330,700 for locations including San Francisco/Bay Area, New York City metropolitan area, Boston, and Seattle.

- Zone 2: $216,500–$297,600 for locations including Irvine, Los Angeles, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Santa Rosa, Austin, Portland, Philadelphia, and Chicago.

- Zone 3: $204,500–$281,100 for all other U.S. locations.

- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), providing an opportunity to participate in long-term company growth.

- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

- Mental health benefits and employee wellness support.

- Remote working opportunity within the United States.

- Transparent compensation practices, with salary ranges adjusted according to geographic location, skills, and experience.

- Opportunity to work directly with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on high-impact strategic initiatives.

- Significant autonomy, broad organizational influence, and exposure to executive-level decision-making.

- Collaborative working environment that values openness, respect, inclusion, and teamwork.

How Jobgether works:

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