Chief of Staff to the Chairman

Interdependence; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Interdependence is seeking a Chief of Staff in the Philippines to serve as the Chairman's strategic partner and operational anchor. The ideal candidate should have 7 to 12 years of experience supporting senior executives and a strong background in executing AI-enabled initiatives. Key responsibilities include managing complex projects, optimizing workflows, and acting as a liaison with stakeholders. The role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of experience supporting a senior executive, founder, principal, or chairman.
• Demonstrated experience building or implementing real AI workflows.
• Proven record as a strategic generalist and project leader.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chairman.
• Translate high-level vision into clear plans and structures.
• Lead AI-enabled initiatives from concept to live deployment.

Skills

Strategic insight

AI workflow implementation

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Public Policy, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Productivity platforms

Project management tools

Job description

SUMMARY

The Chief of Staff serves as the Chairman’s strategic partner, operational anchor, and execution engine across a wide portfolio of businesses, investments, and new ventures. This role supports the Chairman’s highest priorities by driving clarity, velocity, and alignment across projects, ensuring that vision is consistently translated into action. The Chief of Staff will streamline decision‑making, manage complex multi‑stakeholder initiatives, oversee information flow, and proactively remove barriers so the Chairman can operate at maximum impact. This position also includes managing select personal scheduling, meetings, and commitments to protect the Chairman’s time and enable focus. In addition, the Chief of Staff is responsible for driving high‑priority AI‑enabled initiatives from concept through outcome, operating as a systems builder and execution driver—owning complex, cross‑functional initiatives end‑to‑end, accelerating engineering velocity, and enforcing a culture of urgency and accountability. The ideal candidate translates vision into systems, pushes teams to ship at speed, and maintains an “always‑on” posture to ensure momentum never stalls.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Partnership Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the Chairman, shaping priorities, evaluating opportunities, and supporting informed decision‑making across businesses and projects.
• Translation of Vision Translate high‑level vision into clear plans, timelines, structures, and next steps that drive measurable progress.
• Proactive Insight Anticipate needs, identify blind spots, and proactively surface insights or recommendations to keep initiatives on track.
• Technical Execution & AI Systems Delivery Lead AI‑enabled initiatives from concept to live deployment, ensuring measurable business impact; design, prototype, and implement AI workflows, automation systems, and operational tools that increase leverage and speed across ventures.
• Operational Leadership Implement systems, processes, and tools that improve workflow, eliminate inefficiencies, and optimize the Chairman’s time; oversee information flow; establish operating rhythms, dashboards, reviews, reporting structures, and communication cadences across ventures.
• Project & Venture Management Establish aggressive execution timelines and hold teams accountable; drive a high‑urgency operating cadence with tight feedback loops, clear ownership, and minimal bureaucracy; elevate risks immediately; lead high‑impact projects from concept through execution, coordinating across teams, partners, and external vendors; manage special initiatives related to new business development, investment diligence, strategic partnerships, and corporate innovation; track progress, risks, deliverables, and KPIs, ensuring alignment with the Chairman’s goals and expectations.
• Stakeholder & Relationship Management Act as an extension of the Chairman in select meetings, communications, and negotiations, ensuring seamless representation and continuity; prepare briefs, talking points, memos, and follow‑ups; help maintain and strengthen relationships with senior executives, partners, investors, boards, founders, and strategic collaborators.
• Communications & Analysis Produce executive‑level summaries, recommendations, presentations, and research; synthesize information across businesses, markets, and teams into concise, actionable insights; drive follow‑through to ensure decisions become outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Public Policy, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 7 to 12 years of experience supporting a senior executive, founder, principal, or chairman across multiple ventures or a complex operating environment.
• Demonstrated experience building or implementing real AI workflows, automation systems, or AI‑enabled operational tools—not just experimentation or prompt usage.
• Proven record operating as a strategic generalist and project leader with exceptional judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a polished, executive presence.
• Highly organized, detail‑intensive, and able to manage complex workflows across many concurrent initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to synthesize complexity quickly.
• High integrity, emotional intelligence, and discretion in all interactions.
• Advanced proficiency in productivity platforms, project management tools, and modern tech solutions that enhance executive efficiency.
• Resourceful, proactive, and unflappable under pressure.