CEO for Early-Stage Startup - Strategy, Growth & Ownership

Nicely Co.; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicely Co. in Tulsa seeks a Chief Executive Officer to turn ambitious strategy into actionable plans, align priorities across functions, and guide budgets, governance, and growth.

This early-stage role offers substantial ownership, the opportunity to build processes and systems, develop talent, and drive scalable performance as the company evolves.

You will partner with the Founder/CEO to set the operating rhythm, hiring plan, and risk framework, delivering clear decisions and measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience translating high-level strategy into executable plans.
• Ability to build and mentor teams in early-stage environment.
• Strong governance, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Proven track record in leadership and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Set direction for company strategy, organizational development, resource allocation, risk management, performance measurement, and scalable growth.
• Translate priorities into documented plans, decisions, and measurable outcomes.
• Build lightweight, repeatable processes suitable for an early-stage company and mature over time.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve dependencies and deliver complete outcomes.
• Identify risks early, propose proportional solutions, and escalate critical decisions.

Skills

Strategy development

Organizational development

Resource allocation

Risk management

Performance measurement

Scalable growth

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Job description

Nicely Co. in Tulsa seeks a Chief Executive Officer to turn ambitious strategy into actionable plans, align priorities across functions, and guide budgets, governance, and growth.

This early-stage role offers substantial ownership, the opportunity to build processes and systems, develop talent, and drive scalable performance as the company evolves.

You will partner with the Founder/CEO to set the operating rhythm, hiring plan, and risk framework, delivering clear decisions and measurable outcomes.