Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

Location

New Jersey, USA Employment Type: Full-Time Work Arrangement: Hybrid / On-site Experience: 7+ Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly strategic, analytical, and execution-focused Chief of Staff to work closely with the executive leadership team.

The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted strategic partner to the executive, helping translate organizational priorities into actionable initiatives, driving cross-functional execution, managing high-priority projects, and ensuring alignment across leadership teams.

This role requires an individual who can operate effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity, influence senior stakeholders, and move seamlessly between strategic planning and hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the executive leadership team.
• Translate executive priorities and business objectives into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives across multiple functions and business units.
• Establish priorities, timelines, milestones, and accountability for high-impact initiatives.
• Coordinate with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, business reviews, and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to track organizational priorities, KPIs, OKRs, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify business risks, bottlenecks, dependencies, and opportunities and proactively recommend solutions.
• Facilitate executive meetings, leadership reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
• Ensure follow-up and accountability on key decisions and action items.
• Conduct research and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, Sales, Technology, and other functional leaders on strategic projects.
• Support annual and quarterly business planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational planning.
• Lead special projects and highly sensitive initiatives on behalf of executive leadership.
• Manage confidential information and executive-level communications with a high degree of discretion.
• Help drive organizational change, transformation, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Represent the executive's priorities across the organization and ensure effective communication to stakeholders.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve organizational efficiency and execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience, preferably in strategy, consulting, operations, corporate development, investment banking, or senior business management.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with C-suite executives or senior leadership.
• Strong strategic thinking and business judgment.
• Excellent project and program management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree from a reputable institution.
• Previous experience in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy, Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Strategic Operations.
• Experience working in a high-growth company or entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional transformation initiatives.
• Experience with financial modeling, business analytics, and strategic planning.
• Experience working with C-suite executives, Board members, investors, or external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with OKRs, KPIs, operating rhythms, and business performance management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who can think like a strategist and execute like an operator.

We are looking for someone who can enter a complex situation, quickly understand the business problem, structure the issue, develop a recommendation, align stakeholders, and drive the initiative through completion.

Key Competencies

Strategic Thinking | Executive Partnership | Business Operations | Program Management | Cross-Functional Leadership | Data & Analytics | Problem Solving | Executive Communication | Stakeholder Management | Change Management | Decision Making | Confidentiality

Compensation

Competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

*The position is subject to applicable federal, state, and local employment requirements.*

Pay: $68,000.00 - $182,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Parental leave

Work Location: Remote