Chief of Staff

Leandata; Santa Clara (CA); Ibrido; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Stock options

Flexible PTO

Insurance premiums covered (up to 90%)

401(k) plan

Descrizione del lavoro

LeanData is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner with the CEO and exec team, driving strategic planning, execution, and operating system design across the company. This role acts as a right-hand to the CEO, coordinating cross-functional initiatives and accelerating high-leverage priorities.

The position requires a seasoned generalist with strong strategic thinking, exceptional organizational skills, and a track record of delivering complex programs in ambiguity.

Competenze

• 6-8 years of experience in strategy consulting or business operations.
• Experience communicating with executive leadership.
• Proven track record leading projects end-to-end.

Mansioni

• Partner with the CEO to assess progress against the annual plan and coordinate OKRs and QBRs.
• Design new initiatives, develop business cases, and transition plans for cross-functional programs.
• Lead high-impact program execution and act as temporary owner for key initiatives for the CEO.
• Build and nurture strategic partnerships with the executive team to drive alignment and execution.

Conoscenze

Strategic Thinking

Execution & Rigor

Organizational Design & Ops

Emotional Intelligence

Communication & Influence

Cross-Functional Leadership

Confidentiality & Discretion

Descrizione del lavoro

Chief of Staff (CoS)

is a highly strategic, execution-focused, and operationally savvy leader who serves as a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team. This person acts as an integrator across functions, a right-hand to the CEO (but not a gatekeeper) and an internal accelerator to company-wide priorities. The Chief of Staff brings world-class organizational skills, executive-level judgment, and emotional intelligence to bear across a diverse and high-leverage portfolio of strategic, operational, and cross-functional responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned high-performing generalist who thrives in ambiguity, can think strategically for near and long-term, and brings structure for scale. This individual will spend two years in a Chief of Staff role and then, based on interest and capabilities, land in a high impact operating role within the company.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role, with three (3) in-office days in our Santa Clara, CA offices each week to foster collaboration and connection.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with CEO to assess company progress vs. the annual plan
• Coordinate and execute OKRs
• Own quarterly business reviews (QBRs): define structure, metrics, and cadence
• Responsible for the rhythm of the business, including task follow through, scheduling key meetings and preparing advance materials

New Initiative Design

• Develop business cases and project plans for new initiatives
• Develop proposals and transition plans for cross-functional initiatives

Program Execution & Project Management

• Lead execution of high-leverage initiatives to the CEO
• Serve as temporary owner for unstaffed experimental projects

Strategic Partnerships

• Foster relationships throughout the company and most critically with the executive team
• Create cross-functional alignment for effective collaboration and deliverables

What Success Looks Like

First Month

• Onboard deeply into strategy and operations
• Shadow key leaders; listen and observe CEO and E-team workflows

First 3 Months

• Implement OKR + weekly E-team meeting cadence
• Recommend and implement CEO playbook to improve operations and impact

First 6 Months

• Lead execution of strategic initiatives
• Own board prep, QBRs, other initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Core Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Execution & Rigor
• Organizational Design & Ops
• Emotional Intelligence
• Communication & Influence
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Confidentiality & Discretion

Attributes

• Humble, curious, high ownership
• Hyper responsive
• Detail-oriented, structured
• Calm under pressure
• Sound judgment and strong anticipation of future workloads and dependencies

Experience

• 6-8 years’ experience with strategy consulting and/or business operations experience a plus
• Experience and comfort with executive level
• Proven project leadership track record

Why Join LeanData

• LeanData covers up to 90% of employee insurance premiums
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) plan