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About this role
Job Title: Chief of Staff
Location: [Remote]
Department: [IT]
Reports To: Vice President
Department: [IT]
Reports To: Vice President
Work Authorization: Must be permitted to work in the USA
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and highly organized Chief of Staff for our client to support the Vice President in driving departmental efficiency, managing key initiatives, and producing high-impact executive communications. This role requires a proactive leader who can navigate complex challenges, synthesize information for C-suite audiences, and help execute strategic improvement initiatives across the department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted advisor and right hand to the VP, helping to manage priorities, track progress, and ensure alignment across initiatives.
- Lead the preparation of Steering Committee and Funding presentation decks for executive and C-suite audiences, ensuring clarity, impact, and strategic alignment.
- Identify, analyze, and resolve departmental challenges, coordinating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.
- Drive and support departmental improvement initiatives, including process optimization, performance tracking, and change management.
- Act as a liaison between the VP and internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely communication and follow-through.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide insights to support data-driven decision-making.
- Manage special projects and ad hoc requests with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (MBA or equivalent preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in a strategic, operational, or Chief of Staff-type role, preferably in a corporate or technology-driven environment.
- Proven experience preparing executive-level presentations and reports.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience working with IT or technology portfolios.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
- Strong PowerPoint and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- High emotional intelligence and discretion in handling sensitive information.