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The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner and operational right-hand to the Founder & CEO. This role ensures the executive’s priorities are executed efficiently, cross-functional initiatives stay aligned, and organizational decision-making is accelerated. The Chief of Staff acts as a force multiplier—driving clarity, accountability, and progress across the organization. Key Responsibilities • Translate high-level strategy into actionable plans, timelines, and success metrics. • Drive cross-functional initiatives from ideation through execution, ensuring alignment across teams. • Identify bottlenecks, resolve issues, and escalate decisions as needed. • Build and maintain operating rhythms (weekly leadership meetings, quarterly planning, OKR processes,) • Serve as a trusted liaison between the CEO and internal teams, board members, investors, and external partners. • Ensure consistent messaging and follow-through on commitments. • Lead high-impact special projects that fall outside existing team structures. • Act as an internal consultant on organizational design, process improvement, and culture initiatives. • Foster strong collaboration and accountability across leadership and functional teams. • Support talent-related activities as needed (interviewing, onboarding key hires, performance conversations). • Model and reinforce company values in daily operations. Qualifications Required • 3-5 years of progressive experience in strategy, operations, consulting, or a related field, ideally with exposure to high-growth or complex organizations. • Demonstrated ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels with strong execution skills. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to distill complexity into clear recommendations. • High emotional intelligence, discretion, and judgment in handling sensitive information. • Proven track record of influencing without formal authority and driving results across teams. • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. Preferred • Experience working directly with C-level executives or founders. • Background in startups, scale-ups, professional services, or mission-driven organizations. • Familiarity with OKRs, project management tools, and modern operating systems. Key Competencies • Strategic thinking and prioritization • Operational excellence and process design • Stakeholder management and influence • Problem-solving and structured thinking • High ownership and bias for action • Calm under pressure and adaptability What Success Looks Like • Cross-functional initiatives move forward with clear ownership and measurable progress. • Leadership team operates with greater clarity, alignment, and accountability. • Organizational decisions are faster, better informed, and consistently followed through.