Executive Chief of Staff: Strategic Ops, OKRs & Leadership

Pyka Inc.; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Pyka Inc. is seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO as the company scales its autonomous electric aviation program.

You will enable better delegation, accelerate decision-making, and ensure high-priority work advances across the organization. You will own the OKR process end-to-end, prepare decision memos, coordinate weekly leads scrums, and drive time-bound initiatives with accountable owners across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business operations, strategy, program management, or similar roles.
• Proven track record turning ambiguous problems into actionable plans across teams.
• Strong analytical skills with comfort using operating data, spreadsheets, and financial information.
• Excellent writing and communication skills for concise memos and presentations.
• Ability to influence outcomes across levels without direct reporting authority.
• Strong organizational skills and sound judgment on priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own OKR planning and end-to-end maintenance, with progress tracking and revisions.
• Lead weekly leads scrum, prepare agendas, and facilitate discussions.
• Collaborate with the CEO and leaders to delegate decisions and clarify ownership.
• Draft board materials and support investor discussions with timely inputs.
• Lead time-bound, cross-functional projects with clear scope, milestones, and ownership.

Skills

Business ops

Strategy

Program management

Cross-functional collab

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Pyka Inc. is seeking a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO as the company scales its autonomous electric aviation program.

You will enable better delegation, accelerate decision-making, and ensure high-priority work advances across the organization. You will own the OKR process end-to-end, prepare decision memos, coordinate weekly leads scrums, and drive time-bound initiatives with accountable owners across engineering, manufacturing, and operations.