Chief of Staff

About the Role

The 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, transition into a high-impact operating role within the company.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 for 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, and other initiatives

Requirements

• 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 interactions
  • Proven project leadership track record

Benefits

• LeanData covers up to 90% of employee insurance premiums
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k) plan