Chief of Staff (Strategy & Operations) – Remote
Remote | Full-Time | Executive Leadership | U.S. Business Hours
Hiring for Our Client
Our client is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving company strategy, improving operational execution, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring key initiatives move forward efficiently.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Partner with the CEO to define and execute company strategy and organizational goals
- Translate executive priorities into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes
- Drive accountability across strategic initiatives and company-wide projects
- Identify execution risks and recommend solutions proactively
- Lead special projects and high-priority business initiatives
Executive Partnership
- Support the CEO in prioritization, planning, and decision-making
- Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, and leadership communications
- Assist with board meetings, investor updates, and executive reporting
- Represent leadership in meetings and cross-functional initiatives when appropriate
- Handle confidential business matters with professionalism and discretion
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Align teams around company objectives and priorities
- Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments
- Lead leadership meetings, follow-up processes, and action-item tracking
- Resolve bottlenecks and improve execution across functions
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Operations & Business Performance
- Improve internal processes, systems, and operating procedures
- Support quarterly planning, annual planning, and business reviews
- Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting
- Track KPIs, business metrics, and organizational performance
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability
Communication & Organizational Alignment
- Draft executive communications and company-wide updates
- Ensure consistent messaging across teams and stakeholders
- Support leadership communications related to growth initiatives, partnerships, and strategic priorities
- Reinforce company culture, values, and organizational alignment
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Business Management, Consulting, or related leadership roles
- Experience working directly with CEOs, founders, or executive leadership teams
- Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects
- Strong business acumen and operational decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Experience in high-growth startups, technology companies, consulting firms, or scaling organizations
- Background in management consulting, investment banking, business operations, or corporate strategy
- Experience supporting board-level reporting and executive planning
- Experience driving organizational change and process improvement initiatives
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Workspace
- Project Management Platforms:
- Asana
- Monday.com
- Notion
- Similar tools
- Business reporting and executive dashboards
- KPI tracking and operational analytics
- CRM and business productivity platforms
What Success Looks Like
- Strategic initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with company goals
- Executive leadership operates with greater focus and efficiency
- Cross-functional teams collaborate effectively and remain accountable
- Business metrics, reporting, and decision-making improve
- Organizational processes scale alongside company growth
- Leadership receives clear visibility into priorities, risks, and performance
Ideal Candidate
- Strategic and highly analytical
- Strong operator with an execution mindset
- Exceptional communicator and relationship builder
- Comfortable influencing without direct authority
- Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
- Trusted with highly confidential information
- Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments