Chief of Staff

Job description

Chief of Staff (CoS)

is a highly strategic, execution-focused, and operationally savvy leader who serves as a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team. This person acts as an integrator across functions, a right-hand to the CEO (but not a gatekeeper) and an internal accelerator to company-wide priorities. The Chief of Staff brings world-class organizational skills, executive-level judgment, and emotional intelligence to bear across a diverse and high-leverage portfolio of strategic, operational, and cross-functional responsibilities.

This role is ideal for a seasoned high-performing generalist who thrives in ambiguity, can think strategically for near and long-term, and brings structure for scale. This individual will spend two years in a Chief of Staff role and then, based on interest and capabilities, land in a high impact operating role within the company.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role, with three (3) in-office days in our Santa Clara, CA offices each week to foster collaboration and connection.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Execution

Partner with CEO to assess company progress vs. the annual plan

Coordinate and execute OKRs

Own quarterly business reviews (QBRs): define structure, metrics, and cadence

Responsible for the rhythm of the business, including task follow through, scheduling key meetings and preparing advance materials

New Initiative Design

Develop business cases and project plans for new initiatives

Develop proposals and transition plans for cross-functional initiatives

Program Execution & Project Management

Lead execution of high-leverage initiatives to the CEO

Serve as temporary owner for unstaffed experimental projects

Strategic Partnerships

Foster relationships throughout the company and most critically with the executive team

Create cross-functional alignment for effective collaboration and deliverables

What Success Looks Like

First Month

Onboard deeply into strategy and operations

Shadow key leaders; listen and observe CEO and E-team workflows

First 3 Months

Implement OKR + weekly E-team meeting cadence

Recommend and implement CEO playbook to improve operations and impact

First 6 Months

Lead execution of strategic initiatives

Own board prep, QBRs, other initiatives

What We’re Looking For

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Execution & Rigor

Organizational Design & Ops

Emotional Intelligence

Communication & Influence

Cross-Functional Leadership

Confidentiality & Discretion

Attributes

Humble, curious, high ownership

Hyper responsive

Detail-oriented, structured

Calm under pressure

Sound judgment and strong anticipation of future workloads and dependencies

Experience

6-8 years’ experience with strategy consulting and/or business operations experience a plus

Experience and comfort with executive level

Proven project leadership track record

Why Join LeanData

LeanData covers up to 90% of employee insurance premiums

Stock options for all full-time employees

Flexible PTO

401(k) plan

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Worksite address

santa clara, CA, 95053, US

Who can apply

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