Chief of Staff - AI Experiences

U.S. Redmond, WA position; local to the greater Seattle area and in office 4 days a week.

About the role

The Chief of Staff with our AI Experiences team is a trusted strategic advisor and operational leader, partnering closely with the CVP of Engineering and across the leadership team to drive organizational effectiveness, business rigor, and execution excellence. Operating at the intersection of strategy, business operations, and leadership effectiveness, this role translates priorities into scalable operating mechanisms, governance models, and measurable outcomes. The role leads the organization's rhythm of business, policy development, budget and resource planning, and operational integration across a complex and evolving engineering organization. As a key partner to senior leaders, the Chief of Staff drives alignment, enables informed decision-making, and ensures execution against strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Copilot Engineering leaders to drive strategic planning, execution, and alignment.
• Translate team priorities into the operating cadence of the team: planning, business reviews, people rhythms, communications, and follow-through.
• Lead and manage business rhythms including leadership meetings, all-hands, and planning cycles.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives and ensure timely execution of key priorities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to leadership, enabling clarity and focus.
• Manage communications and change management across the organization.
• Drive organizational health efforts including talent planning, team health, leadership team effectiveness, outcome-focused engineering improvements, culture, morale, and communications.
• Coordinate with finance, Human Resources, and other support functions to ensure operational efficiency, including headcount management and communication to hiring managers.
• Lead special projects and initiatives that span engineering and product teams.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 8+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
• OR equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 12+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
• OR Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (e.g., Liberal Arts, Business Administration, Management, Computer Science) AND 15+ years experience in financial management, business planning, operations management, strategy, project management, human resources, or business-related roles
• OR equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in Chief of Staff, program management, or strategic operations roles within technical or product organizations.
• Proven understanding of engineering and product development processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready synthesis, narrative building, as well as organized and collaborative meeting facilitation.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders including executive leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive alignment.
• Experience with strategic planning, business operations, and executive communications.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and building inclusive teams.

Pay

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $130,900 - $277,200 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $165,600 - $303,600 per year. Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.