Chief of Staff

About This Opportunity

Our talent team is representing a confidential technology organization seeking a Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership. This is a high-impact remote position based in South Africa, working during U.S. business hours.

This role goes far beyond project coordination. You'll help shape company priorities, drive strategic initiatives forward, improve operational efficiency, and provide executive-level support that enables leadership to scale effectively. You'll work closely with C-suite executives, department leaders, and key stakeholders to translate strategy into execution while building systems that improve accountability, communication, and business performance.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with executive leadership to define and execute company strategy
• Translate executive priorities into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines
• Drive accountability across strategic initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Identify execution risks and proactively develop solutions
• Lead special projects and company-wide initiatives from planning through completion

Executive Partnership

• Support strategic planning, prioritization, and decision-making at the executive level
• Prepare executive briefings, reports, presentations, and leadership communications
• Assist with board meetings, investor updates, and executive reporting
• Represent leadership in meetings and cross-functional initiatives when appropriate
• Handle confidential business matters with professionalism and discretion

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Align departments around company priorities and strategic objectives
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across teams
• Lead leadership meetings, document action items, and ensure follow-through
• Remove operational bottlenecks and improve execution across the organization
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Operations & Business Performance

• Improve internal systems, workflows, and operating procedures
• Support quarterly planning, annual planning, and business reviews
• Develop executive dashboards and performance reports
• Track KPIs, business metrics, and organizational performance
• Recommend operational improvements that increase efficiency, accountability, and scalability

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy, Business Operations, Management Consulting, or similar strategic leadership roles
• Proven experience working directly with CEOs, founders, or executive leadership teams
• Track record of successfully leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects
• Strong business acumen and operational decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
• Experience with project management platforms (Asana, Monday.com, Notion, or similar)
• Familiarity with executive dashboards and business reporting tools
• Experience with KPI tracking and operational analytics
• Comfort with CRM and business productivity platforms

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a strong execution mindset
• Highly analytical and business-oriented
• Exceptional communicator who influences without direct authority
• Organized, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Trusted to handle highly confidential information

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other advanced business degree
• Experience in high-growth startups, technology companies, or scaling organizations
• Background in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Strategy, or Business Operations
• Experience supporting board-level reporting and executive planning
• Experience leading organizational change and process improvement initiatives

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will review your application and invite qualified candidates to record a brief 3–5 minute introductory video via Spark Hire. This allows you to share your experience supporting executive leadership, driving strategic initiatives, and partnering with senior executives on your own schedule.

After we review your video, we'll coordinate interviews with our client for strong matches. Please note: candidates should apply only through Get A Job.ai and should not contact the client organization directly. We manage the entire screening and submission process on your behalf.

The full interview process includes: Application Review → Spark Hire Intro Video → Client Interview → Offer & Onboarding

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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