Executive Strategy & Ops Lead

LaunchDarkly; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSUs

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Mental health benefits

Job summary

LaunchDarkly is seeking a Chief of Staff to report to the CEO and partner with the Executive Leadership Team. This senior, autonomous role focuses on translating strategy into action, shaping executive planning, and delivering high-quality materials grounded in data.

You will operate with wide latitude and act as a thought partner to senior leaders, supporting cross-functional execution without people management responsibilities. A strong executive presence is essential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires senior-level experience in strategy, operations, or executive advisory roles.
• Strong collaboration with executive leaders and influencing at the highest levels.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with ability to distill complexity into clear narratives.
• Analytical skills and comfort working with SaaS metrics and executive data.
• Ability to manage multiple, high-impact workstreams with sound judgment.
• High degree of discretion, integrity, and emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to drive company-wide strategic initiatives from conception through execution.
• Align the Executive Leadership Team and organization around priorities, tradeoffs, and outcomes.
• Own OKRs and leadership planning processes; design planning frameworks for executive decision-making.
• Lead preparation of executive materials, including Board materials and ELT presentations.
• Develop and refine executive dashboards and reporting; ensure metrics are accurate and actionable.
• Design agendas for executive meetings and off-sites; capture decisions and next steps.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

SaaS metrics

Prioritization

Discretion & integrity

Tools

BI dashboards

Data visualization

Job description

LaunchDarkly is seeking a Chief of Staff to report to the CEO and partner with the Executive Leadership Team. This senior, autonomous role focuses on translating strategy into action, shaping executive planning, and delivering high-quality materials grounded in data.

You will operate with wide latitude and act as a thought partner to senior leaders, supporting cross-functional execution without people management responsibilities. A strong executive presence is essential.