Chief of Staff

Salesforce, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 191,000 - 321,000; Full time

Job summary

Salesforce, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Office of the CEO. This senior leader bridges engineering, finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to drive clarity, discipline, and momentum, combining strategic planning with hands-on execution.

The role oversees operating cadence, headcount planning, budget management, and org-wide planning while partnering with Trust & Infrastructure leadership and senior executives to accelerate delivery and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 14+ years in ops/strategy/finance in tech.
• Strong financial acumen and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Drive planning, budgeting, and headcount planning.
• Oversee headcount approvals, location strategy, and hiring support.
• Translate roadmap priorities into org-wide planning and metrics.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

Salesforce

Workday

Tableau

AI productivity tools

Job description

*To get the best candidate experience, please consider applying for a maximum of 3 roles within 12 months to ensure you are not duplicating efforts.*Job CategoryProgram & Project ManagementJob Details****About Salesforce****Salesforce is the #1 AI CRM, where humans with agents drive customer success together. Here, ambition meets action. Tech meets trust. And innovation isn't a buzzword - it's a way of life. The world of work as we know it is changing and we're looking for Trailblazers who are passionate about bettering business and the world through AI, driving innovation, and keeping Salesforce's core values at the heart of it all.Applications will be accepted until 10/16/2026.The Chief of Staff in the office of the CEO is a strategic and operational leader who bridges engineering leadership, finance, HR, and cross-functional teams to drive clarity, discipline, and momentum. This position combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and serves as an operational bridge to Trust & Infrastructure teams.The Experience:Engineering Operations & Rhythm of Business* Drive the operating cadence (staff meetings, quarterly planning, all-hands, and leadership events like EM/IC Summits).* Track commitments, set agendas, and partner with Finance on budget management and headcount planning.* Translate Trust & Infrastructure roadmap priorities into org-wide planning, resourcing, and leadership visibility.Headcount & Hiring Operations* Oversee headcount monitoring, position approvals, backfills, sign-on bonuses, and location strategy.* Partner with Recruiting and HR to unblock hiring and support hiring managers.Planning & Budget Operations* Lead quarterly/annual planning, variance analysis, RLOAs, and org-level metrics reporting.* Drive operational efficiency through process improvements and AI-powered productivity tools.Communications & Culture* Manage engineering communications, announcement channels, promotions, and all-hands messaging.* Support culture initiatives, intern programs, and the Engineering Blog.You're Our Person If:* 14+ years in business operations, strategy, finance, or related field (preferably in high-growth tech).* Proven success as a partner to senior technical leadership; experience with Trust/Infrastructure/Platform teams is a plus.* Strong financial acumen (budgeting, headcount planning, variance analysis) and cross-functional collaboration skills.* Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.Even Better If:* Prior Engineering Business Operations or Chief of Staff experience.* Familiarity with Salesforce, Workday, Tableau, and AI productivity tools.Unleash Your PotentialWhen you join Salesforce, you'll be limitless in all areas of your life. Our benefits and resources support you to find balance and *be your best*, and our AI agents accelerate your impact so you can *do your best*. Together, we'll bring the power of Agentforce to organizations of all sizes and deliver amazing experiences that customers love. Apply today to not only shape the future - but to redefine what's possible - for yourself, for AI, and the world.AccommodationsIf you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please submit a request via this .Please note that Salesforce uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help our recruiters assess and evaluate candidates' resumes and qualifications throughout the recruiting process. Humans will always make any candidate selection and hiring decisions. 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More details about company benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.salesforcebenefits.com.############At Salesforce, we believe in equitable compensation practices that reflect the dynamic nature of labor markets across various regions.The typical base salary range for this position is $191,100 - $320,600 annually.The range represents base salary only, and does not include company bonus, incentive for sales roles, equity or benefits, as applicable.############