Chief of Staff

Be Kapwa; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Be Kapwa is seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring alignment between vision, priorities, and execution across the organization. This full-time, remote role manages cross-functional projects, leadership meetings, planning cycles, and timely follow-through on decisions.

You will synthesize information for executive decision-making, monitor progress toward strategic objectives, and identify operational risks, collaborating with Executive Partners

Qualifications

• Strategic planning, project management, and operational excellence from conception through execution.
• Executive communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building to support alignment across teams and leadership levels.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities to synthesize complex information and provide clear recommendations.
• Organizational, time management, and prioritization skills to manage multiple concurrent projects in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working directly with executives or senior leaders in high-growth, startup, or enterprise environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, with high levels of autonomy, accountability, and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, cross-cultural collaboration; familiarity with values-driven or principle-based organizations is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, operations, management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Synthesize information for executive decision-making and prepare briefings.
• Oversee cross-functional projects and ensure alignment between vision and execution.
• Facilitate leadership meetings and planning cycles.
• Identify operational risks or gaps and drive follow-through on decisions.
• Collaborate with executive partners and stakeholders to streamline workflows and remove bottlenecks.

Skills

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Analytical thinking

Organization & time management

Stakeholder management

Remote work

Cross-cultural collaboration

Experience with executives

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

Be Kapwa is a boutique talent engine that designs global executive assistant ecosystems for organizations ranging from startups to enterprises. The company focuses on removing operational noise so leaders can concentrate on strategic priorities. Executive Partners at Be Kapwa manage complex workflows, including strategic calendar and inbox management, travel and expenses, data compilation, social media, and end-to-end meeting preparation. Rooted in the Filipino principle of Kapwa—shared identity and interconnectedness, the company builds bespoke, deeply aligned partnerships that act as a true extension of a leader’s office. By internalizing each leader’s operating style, Be Kapwa helps clients reclaim significant time each week and refocus their energy on high-level strategy and vision.

Role Description

The Chief of Staff role is a full-time, remote position that serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring alignment between vision, priorities, and execution across the organization. In this role, the Chief of Staff will oversee critical projects, facilitate cross-functional communication, and manage key operational rhythms such as leadership meetings, planning cycles, and follow-through on decisions. Day-to-day responsibilities include synthesizing information for executive decision-making, monitoring progress against strategic objectives, preparing briefings and executive communications, and identifying operational risks or gaps. The Chief of Staff will collaborate closely with Executive Partners and internal stakeholders to streamline workflows, remove bottlenecks, and maintain a clear focus on high-impact initiatives. This position requires a blend of tactical coordination and strategic thinking to enable organizational leaders to operate at their highest level.

Qualifications

• Strategic planning, project management, and operational excellence skills to guide initiatives from conception through execution.
• Executive communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills to support alignment across teams and leadership levels.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-support capabilities to synthesize complex information and provide clear recommendations.
• Organizational, time management, and prioritization skills to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience working directly with executives or senior leaders in high-growth, startup, or enterprise environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting, with high levels of autonomy, accountability, and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, cross-cultural collaboration; familiarity with values-driven or principle-based organizations is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, operations, management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are beneficial.