Chief of Staff, Data

Coursera and Udemy have combined to create one of the world’s most comprehensive skills development platforms for the AI era. Coursera was launched in 2012 with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning, partnering with leading universities and industry leaders to offer courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and degrees. The platform’s AI-powered innovations—such as personalized learning guides, Role Play, Course Builder, and Skills Tracks—enable scalable, verified learning experiences. Institutions and learners worldwide rely on Coursera to upskill in high-demand fields like GenAI, data science, technology, and business.

About the role

We are seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic integrator for the Chief Data Officer (CDO), operating across a major function to connect strategy and execution. This role ensures the Data organization scales effectively by translating company strategy into a cohesive operating system that drives alignment, accountability, and results. You will design and improve frameworks for planning, governance, decision-making, and resource allocation, enabling the executive and leadership team to deliver Coursera’s goals with clarity, speed, and discipline.

Objectives

• Translate company strategy into functional operating systems that connect priorities, plans, and execution across teams
• Drive cross-functional alignment within and adjacent to the Data organization, ensuring shared accountability for results
• Design and evolve frameworks for planning, goal-setting, and performance tracking
• Enable high-quality decision-making through data, narratives, and governance models
• Ensure organizational readiness and adaptability, balancing scale with speed
• Strengthen the leadership system within the Data org, increasing focus and clarity

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the CDO Org operating rhythm, including timely review and action of key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Partner with executive-enabling functions (People, Finance, Administration) to drive CDO’s strategic initiatives org-wide
• Drive the strategic and operational planning system for the CDO organization, defining processes for visibility into results and impact
• Oversee a portfolio of strategic projects, structuring and driving complex, ambiguous initiatives to completion
• Lead employee engagement strategy, fostering a positive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment
• Plan and execute internal communications to ensure team alignment and motivation
• Create cross-functional connections to accelerate decision-making and remove friction
• Facilitate strategic meetings, ensuring alignment and follow-through on action items
• Represent the CDO in cross-functional meetings, advocating for priorities and ensuring alignment with company strategy
• Build relationships with the CDO’s direct reports and critical team members to identify opportunities for improvement

Requirements

• 12–15 years in a business or executive management role
• In-depth experience driving results in a Data organization
• Extremely versatile, with a focus on efficient productivity
• Experience defining, planning, and driving top-level strategic initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments
• Proven track record of data-driven decision-making

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar field
• Experience with data analysis
• Experience with budget management
• Consulting experience with a focus on operations management
• Proven success in a project management role
• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
• Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication

Pay

This role is available in the following US Pay Zones:

• US Zone 1: $188,480 – $235,600
• US Zone 2: $180,120 – $225,150
• US Zone 3: $167,200 – $209,000
• US Zone 4: $155,420 – $194,275

Zones are defined as:

• US-Z1: Bay Area
• US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
• US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
• US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI

Total rewards include competitive, zone-based pay, health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks.