Job Description
The Hiring Advisors is partnering with a growing tech startup in the Los Angeles area to hire a Chief of Staff (COS). Alongside the CEO, the COS will enable communication, collaboration, and strategy execution across the company. Early-stage b2b Platform/ Software experience as a Chief of Staff is critical to this role. this is a strategic position that requires a deep understanding of SaaS operations and metrics; this is not an administrative role.
The ideal candidate will be a sharp critical thinker who can solve large business issues and communicate effectively. You will develop a deep understanding of the critical success factors of a high-growth company and gain experience further scaling an already large organization.
What You'll Do:
- Influence cross-functional projects and project management, including performance reporting
- Facilitates conversations, drives alignment, and builds support
- Craft Board and C-suite level presentations and memos
- Identify areas for efficiency and improvement in all initiatives
- Support the CEO and COO in organizing inspiring and informative All Hands meetings to share important business information with the company as well as engage and boost team morale
- Work with the Communications team to design and develop presentations and speaking points for internal and external audiences
- Organize discussion points, to-dos, follow-ups, and draft thoughtful correspondence
- Manage weekly leadership meetings to encourage productive dialogue and focus
- Anticipate requests for additional information, support with additional research or information analysis, and surface key takeaways to ensure content is presented in a digestible format)
- Build relationships across the organization to fully understand the health of the business and our people
Who You Are:
- Bachelor's degree required, MBA a plus
- 6+ years of project management or consulting experience in a large corporate setting
- High-level, top-tier consulting firm experience highly desired
- Experience in a Chief of Staff Role in an Early Growth Stage Software Business is mandatory
- Strong analytical rigor with quantitative capabilities
- Effortless storytelling, communication, and synthesis abilities
- Ability to execute autonomously and lead complex initiatives with minimal oversight or direction
- Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to deal with and operate effectively in the presence of ambiguity
- Must be comfortable working under pressure, and in a time-sensitive, and rapidly evolving environment
- Ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, curious, and driven by a new challenge
- Expert-level knowledge of Google Sheets and Google Slides
This onsite opportunity in the Chicago area offers a base salary of up to $250k. Reach out to Andrew@thehiringadvisors.com to learn more.