Chief of Staff, New Ventures & Growth | Consumer Tech

Fuku; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fuku in New York City is seeking a Chief of Staff for New Ventures & Growth, hybrid with 3–4 days in the office. You will partner directly with C-level leadership to define and execute strategic initiatives, support new product development, and accelerate business growth within a global consumer tech ecosystem.

The ideal candidate is an ex-MBB consultant with 3–8 years of experience, able to translate strategic recommendations into action, lead cross-functional programs, and thrive in a

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of professional experience.
• Current or previous experience at McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, or Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is mandatory.
• Candidates who have transitioned from MBB into operating roles are highly welcome.
• Current MBB consultants considered, especially those with significant experience in consumer internet, social media, digital platforms, or consumer technology.
• Strong structured problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and ability to operate independently.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Genuine interest in consumer products, technology, growth, and new business creation.

Responsabilités

• Partner directly with C-level leadership to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Support development, launch, and growth of new consumer products and business opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Evaluate new growth opportunities, business models, and product concepts.
• Translate high-level strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Growth, and Operations teams to support new product development and commercialization.
• Shape go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and user acquisition initiatives.
• Analyze product performance, consumer behavior, and growth opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing technology, platform capabilities, and consumer ecosystem.
• Support development of operating models and processes to scale new initiatives.
• Take ownership of high-priority projects from concept through execution.
• Drive complex projects involving multiple functions, stakeholders, and international teams.
• Establish clear project priorities, accountability, and execution milestones.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve challenges to keep strategic initiatives moving forward.
• Facilitate alignment between senior leadership and execution teams.
• Support strategic planning, performance reviews, and business operations.
• Step into ambiguous situations, structure problems, and develop practical solutions.
• Act as a trusted strategic partner to C-level leadership.
• Support executive decision-making through structured analysis, commercial insights, and recommendations.
• Help prioritize competing initiatives and focus resources on highest-impact opportunities.
• Prepare executive briefings, strategic presentations, and decision-making materials.
• Represent the executive office in selected cross-functional discussions and strategic initiatives.

Connaissances

Structured problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Executive stakeholder management

Ownership mentality

Independent work

Ambiguity tolerance

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

MBB experience

Description du poste

Chief of Staff, New Ventures & Growth | Consumer Tech

Location: New York City, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3–4 Days in Office

Industry: Consumer Internet / Social Media / Technology

Reporting To: C-level Leadership

Experience: 3–8 Years

Background: McKinsey / Bain / BCG Required

Company Overview

• Established global consumer technology and social media platform serving millions of daily active users across international markets.
• Strong foundation in content, discovery, and digital experiences.
• Investing in a new chapter of product innovation and international growth.
• Combines startup creativity, speed, and entrepreneurial energy with the scale and resources of a global platform.
• New York office features a highly international, collaborative, and creative environment.
• Ideas and experimentation are encouraged; individuals can make a meaningful impact regardless of seniority.

Role Overview

• Exceptional Chief of Staff sought to partner directly with C-level Leadership, supporting strategic initiatives, new product development, and business growth.
• Not a traditional Chief of Staff role focused on executive administration or internal coordination.
• Acts as a strategic thought partner, problem-solver, and execution lead across emerging initiatives.
• Key mandate: help build and grow a new consumer product within an established global technology ecosystem.
• Operates at the intersection of Strategy, Product, Growth, Brand, and Business Operations.
• Ideal for high-performing management consultants seeking to transition into an operating environment and take direct ownership of building a business.
• Work with a creative, internationally diverse team where curiosity, initiative, and fresh perspectives are valued.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & New Ventures

• Partner directly with C-level leadership to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives.
• Support development, launch, and growth of new consumer products and business opportunities.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and consumer insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Evaluate new growth opportunities, business models, and product concepts.
• Translate high-level strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Develop business cases, strategic recommendations, and executive presentations.

Product Growth & Business Building

• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Growth, and Operations teams to support new product development and commercialization.
• Shape go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and user acquisition initiatives.
• Analyze product performance, consumer behavior, and growth opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing technology, platform capabilities, and consumer ecosystem.
• Support development of operating models and processes to scale new initiatives.
• Take ownership of high-priority projects from concept through execution.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Drive complex projects involving multiple functions, stakeholders, and international teams.
• Establish clear project priorities, accountability, and execution milestones.
• Identify bottlenecks and resolve challenges to keep strategic initiatives moving forward.
• Facilitate alignment between senior leadership and execution teams.
• Support strategic planning, performance reviews, and business operations.
• Step into ambiguous situations, structure problems, and develop practical solutions.

Executive Partnership

• Act as a trusted strategic partner to C-level leadership.
• Support executive decision-making through structured analysis, commercial insights, and recommendations.
• Help prioritize competing initiatives and focus resources on highest-impact opportunities.
• Prepare executive briefings, strategic presentations, and decision-making materials.
• Represent the executive office in selected cross-functional discussions and strategic initiatives.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Mandatory Requirements

• 3–8 years of professional experience.
• Current or previous experience at McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, or Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is mandatory.
• Candidates who have transitioned from MBB into operating roles are highly welcome.
• Current MBB consultants considered, especially those with significant experience in consumer internet, social media, digital platforms, or consumer technology.
• Strong structured problem-solving, strategic thinking, and analytical capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.
• Strong ownership mentality, intellectual curiosity, and ability to operate independently.
• Comfortable working in fast-moving environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Genuine interest in consumer products, technology, growth, and new business creation.

Particularly Attractive Profiles

• Former MBB consultants who have transitioned into Strategy & Operations, Product Strategy, Growth, Chief of Staff, or New Ventures roles within technology companies.
• Current MBB consultants with substantial exposure to consumer internet, social media, technology platforms, or digital consumer businesses.
• Consultants with experience in new product launches, go-to-market strategy, market expansion, growth strategy, or business transformation.
• Candidates experienced in working directly with senior executives and translating strategic recommendations into tangible outcomes.
• Previous Chief of Staff experience is not required.

Why Join?

Build Something New at Global Scale

• Help launch and grow a new consumer product within an established global platform, combining entrepreneurial ownership with significant technology and business resources.

Work Directly With C-Suite Leadership

• Partner closely with C-level Leadership on high-priority strategic initiatives, gaining exposure to executive decision-making, product development, and business growth.

A Genuinely International & Creative Environment

• Join a multinational team with colleagues from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds, where different perspectives, creative thinking, and experimentation are encouraged.

Make the Transition From Consulting to Building

• Move beyond strategic recommendations and gain direct experience in executing, launching, and scaling consumer products.

High Ownership & Visibility

• Take responsibility for meaningful initiatives, work across multiple functions, and contribute directly to the company’s next stage of growth.

Entrepreneurial Culture, Established Platform

• Enjoy the pace and creativity of a new venture while benefiting from the infrastructure, resources, and international reach of a major consumer technology company.

Location & Working Arrangement

• New York City, NY
• Hybrid arrangement requiring 3–4 days per week in the office.

EA Licence No.: 25S3232

EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1874604

EA Personnel Name: Kenneth Ho