Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner to the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), ensuring alignment, accountability, and execution of the organization's most critical priorities. This role acts as a force multiplier for the executive team by driving strategic initiatives, facilitating cross-functional collaboration, managing executive operating rhythms, and ensuring seamless communication across the enterprise. The Chief of Staff combines strategic thinking with operational excellence, enabling leaders to focus on high-value business decisions while ensuring priorities are executed effectively.

This individual will influence without direct authority, navigate complex organizational dynamics, and bring structure, clarity, and momentum to key business objectives.

• Drive strategic planning processes for the Executive Leadership team (ELT) in alignment with business goals
• Facilitate leadership meetings, track action items, and ensure timely execution of strategic priorities
• Act as a central point of coordination across multiple initiatives, ensuring stakeholder alignment
• Support the design and operationalization of org-wide cadences such as all-hands meetings, technical forums, and QBRs
• Manage the flow of information, ensuring the ELT is informed, prepared, and focused on the highest-impact work
• Interface with senior leaders across the company (Finance, HR, Strategy, Marketing, etc.) to ensure collaboration and alignment
• Help drive change management and organizational effectiveness across the various teams
• Represent the ELT in key forums when needed

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Technology, or related field
• Background in product, engineering, or corporate innovation functions
• 10+ years of experience in a combination of consulting, operations, or chief of staff roles, preferably in technology or innovation-led companies
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects and working with executive stakeholders
• You know how to get things over the finish line and lead from behind the scenes
• Strong business acumen with the ability to synthesize information and drive outcomes
• High EQ, integrity, discretion, and the ability to build trusted relationships
• Experience in fast-paced, matrixed, or scaled tech organizations
• Ability to travel up to 25% as needed
• Candidates in New York or Arkansas a plus

The ELT is empowered to focus on strategic innovation and external impact. Cross-functional teams are aligned and empowered, with initiatives moving forward on time and with clarity. Organizational goals are met with improved communication, faster execution and cohesion.

Travel - 25%

Primary

Location:

Homebased - New York, New York

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