Chief of Staff

At Aquatech, we tackle the challenges of critical minerals, water scarcity, and complexity by leveraging technology, expertise, and financing to deliver comprehensive solutions that enable competitive, sustainable infrastructure. As a leading global provider of water and industrial process technology solutions, we help the world's most recognized companies achieve their sustainability and operational goals by implementing innovative approaches for water reuse, desalination, minimal and zero liquid discharge, and critical minerals recovery. Learn more at www.aquatech.com Aquatech has an immediate need for a full-time Chief of Staff to work in our Canonsburg Pa location. The hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Chief of Staff will perform the duties described in the job description below and will be considered an Exempt employee. Job Profile and Success Metrics Reporting Relationship Reports directly to the Executive Chairman and CEO Position Purpose The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted advisor, strategic partner, and operational extension of the Executive Chairman & CEO . This role drives alignment, execution, governance, and accountability across the enterprise, ensuring that strategic priorities are translated into measurable results. The Chief of Staff acts as the central orchestrator of the company's Management Operating Rhythm (MOR), Board Operating Review (BOR), strategic initiatives, leadership follow-through, and cross-functional business performance. The role provides leverage to the CEO and President by anticipating issues, coordinating execution, removing obstacles, and ensuring leadership focus remains on the highest-value activities. Job Description Strategic Support and Gatekeeper to Office of ChairmanTranslate strategic direction into actionable priorities and execution plans.Drive preparation for executive decision-making and strategic discussions.Conduct research, analysis, and scenario planning on critical business issues.Support mergers, acquisitions, integration efforts, and strategic growth initiatives when required.Ideal state : Serve as a thought partner on enterprise strategy, growth initiatives, organizational priorities, and transformation efforts.Management Operating Rhythm (MOR) LeadershipOwn and continuously improve the company-wide operating cadence.Design and manage the annual MOR calendar.Lead weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual business review processes.Coordinate enterprise KPI/Goals reviews and performance reporting.Ensure alignment between strategic objectives and operational execution.Drive accountability for commitments made during leadership meetings.Monitor progress against key initiatives and escalate risks.DeliverablesExecutive dashboardsQuarterly business reviewsAnnual operating plan reviewsEnterprise KPI/Goals scorecardsStrategic initiative trackingBoard Operating Rhythm (BOR)Serve as primary coordinator for Board and Committee activities.Own the Board governance calendar.Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee materials.Ensure high-quality presentation content and executive recommendations.Track Board actions and management commitments.Partner with finance, legal, HR, and business leaders to consolidate Board information.Ensure clear communication between Board directives and management execution.DeliverablesBoard meeting agendasBoard presentationsExecutive summariesAction-item trackingGovernance reportingExecutive Communications & Leadership AlignmentEnsure consistent communication and alignment across the leadership team.Develop executive messaging and communication materials.Coordinate leadership meetings and offsites.Drive follow-up and accountability from executive discussions.Ensure alignment across functional leaders.Prepare speeches, presentations, town halls, and leadership communications.Enterprise Governance & Business PerformanceProvide visibility into the health of the business.Monitor business performance indicators.Coordinate monthly performance reviews.Surface emerging risks and opportunities.Facilitate enterprise prioritization.Track strategic objectives and key results.Areas of OversightGrowthProfitabilityExecutionTalentCustomer outcomesStrategic initiativesDecision Rights & AuthorityCoordinate activities across executive leadership.Request updates and progress reports from business leaders.Escalate execution risks to the Executive Chairman and CEODevelop and maintain financial models to support forecasting, budgeting, strategic Critical Success MetricsStrategic ExecutionPercent of strategic initiatives delivered on planMilestone achievement rateSpeed of execution on key prioritiesMOR ExcellenceCompletion of operating reviews on scheduleFollow-through on leadership commitmentsQuality of KPI reporting and insightsBOR ExcellenceTimely delivery of Board materialsBoard action-item closure rateGovernance effectiveness Skills Enterprise ThinkingSees connections across functions, markets, customers, and strategic priorities.Strategic AgilityBalances long-term strategy with short-term execution.Relentless ExecutionDrives outcomes with urgency and discipline.Influence Without AuthorityCreates alignment across senior leaders and stakeholders.Executive PresenceBuilds trust with executives, Board members, investors, and external partners.Radical CollaborationBreaks down silos and drives one-team behavior.Judgment & ConfidentialityExercises exceptional discretion while handling highly sensitive information. Qualifications Qualifications: Required12+ years of progressive leadership experienceExperience working directly with senior executives and boardsStrong business acumen across operations, finance, commercial, and organizational effectivenessDemonstrated success leading cross-functional initiativesExperience managing complex stakeholder environmentsPreferredBackground in strategy consulting, business operations, transformation, private equity-backed companies, industrial technology, water, infrastructure, engineering, or manufacturing environmentsExperience supporting Boards and executive committeesMBA or equivalent advanced degreeAbility to travel up to 25%