Chief of Staff - CTO

permanent

Fully Remote

Only accepting applications from: United States

Manage and continuously improve the CTO Org operating rhythm, including timely review and action of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Partner with executive-enabling function - People, Finance, Administration - to drive CTO’s strategic change and improvement initiatives org-wide
Drive the strategic and operational planning system for the CTO organization, defining and continuously improving processes that enable the CTO to effectively and efficiently manage their large team with ongoing visibility into results and impact
Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, structuring and driving to completion complex, ambiguous initiatives, steering large, cross-functional projects, and building consensus with senior leadership across the organization
Lead employee engagement strategy, in collaboration with People Business Partner, crafting initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment. Plan and execute internal communications within the team, ensuring that all team members are informed, aligned, and motivated
Create cross-functional connections between the principal’s org and adjacent functions to accelerate decision-making and remove friction
Facilitate strategic meetings, ensuring alignment and clarity on objectives, and drive follow-through on action items. Represent the COO in certain cross-functional meetings and projects, advocating for their priorities and ensuring alignment with overall company strategy
Build and develop relationships with the CTO’s direct reports and other individuals in critical roles - providing an unbiased ear - to understand the need and opportunities in existing ways of working and helping define new strategies to address

Experience

12-15 years in a business or executive management role
In-depth experience driving results in an Engineering organization
Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity
Experience defining, planning, and driving top-level strategic initiatives
Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
Demonstrated experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
Proven track record of data-driven approach to complex decision-making
Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar field (preferred)
Experience with data analysis (preferred)
Experience with budget management (preferred)
Consulting experience with a focus on operations management (preferred)
Proven success in a project management role (preferred)
Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions (preferred)
Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication (preferred)