Founder’s Chief of Staff & Strategy Lead

Viam; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

25 days vacation

Free lunch in office

One Medical membership

Citi Bike memberships

Wellness stipend

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits and abortion travel

Learning & development budget

Job summary

Viam is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner closely with the founder and CEO as the company scales. You’ll operate at the core of how the business runs, shaping strategy, planning, and execution.

This role spans multiple teams and high-impact initiatives, with visibility into decisions that drive growth and product direction. You’ll drive high-priority projects, streamline workflows, support the board and investors, and turn market insights into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, management consulting, startup strategy/BizOps, or similar
• Strong analytical and financial skills, able to build models and interpret metrics
• Able to follow technical conversations and work credibly with engineering and product teams
• Excellent writing; ability to clarify complex ideas for broad audiences

Responsibilities

• Take on high-priority questions and projects for the CEO, including research, analysis, recommendations, and execution
• Own cross-team initiatives like new markets, partnerships, pricing, or other strategic efforts
• Run company planning and leadership rhythm, including planning cycles, leadership meetings, and reviews
• Maintain clear visibility of top initiatives, owners, progress, and blockers
• Collaborate across engineering, product, GTM, and finance to surface misalignment and resolve cross-functional issues
• Support board and investor work with metrics, materials, and financing processes
• Turn customer/partner/market insights into actionable inputs for the company
• Write strategy memos, company communications, and context for important decisions

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Technical fluency

Writing skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership & ownership

AI tools fluency

Job description

Viam is seeking a Chief of Staff to partner closely with the founder and CEO as the company scales. You’ll operate at the core of how the business runs, shaping strategy, planning, and execution.

This role spans multiple teams and high-impact initiatives, with visibility into decisions that drive growth and product direction. You’ll drive high-priority projects, streamline workflows, support the board and investors, and turn market insights into actionable plans.