Chief of Staff to GM, Ads

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Chief of Staff to GM, Ads to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will serve as a strategic partner to a general manager overseeing a core advertising business, helping sharpen priorities and drive alignment across the organization. The position will own executive operating rhythms, lead high-impact cross-functional initiatives, and turn complex business challenges into clear action plans. It will also support planning decisions, strengthen communication with leadership, and improve execution through effective operating mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the GM, Ads, focusing on key organizational priorities.
• Own and refine the executive operating agenda, including strategic planning and decision forums.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance execution and business impact in Ads.
• Translate complex problems into clear frameworks and actionable plans for leadership.
• Use data and insights to identify risks and operational gaps, surfacing tradeoffs to leadership.
• Build alignment across various teams to integrate advertising priorities into company planning.
• Design and implement operating mechanisms to improve decision quality and communication.
• Support organizational planning, including team structure and investment tradeoffs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in strategic operations, business operations, or related roles in fast-paced environments.
• Experience as a trusted partner to senior executives, shaping priorities and driving decisions.
• Strong strategic judgment and systems thinking to connect priorities and execution constraints.
• Proven track record in leading high-impact initiatives from problem definition to measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional analytical skills for diagnosing issues and framing options using data.
• Outstanding executive communication skills for crafting narratives for diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence without formal authority and build trust quickly across stakeholders.
• Experience designing and scaling operating mechanisms for improved execution.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment with in-office collaboration 1-2 times per quarter.
• Commitment to an equitable, inclusive, and inspiring workplace culture.

Pay

Compensation: $178,561 – $367,626 annually

Schedule

Remote position for US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available. Flexible work environment with in-office collaboration 1-2 times per quarter.