
Chief of Staff
Santa Clara, CAFull-time / TemporaryPosted 1mo agoStill listed 3 days ago
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The Chief of Staff serves as a trusted partner to the CEO and executive team, integrating functions and accelerating company‑wide priorities. This hybrid role demands world‑class organizational skills, executive judgment, and emotional intelligence to drive strategic planning, initiative design, and cross‑functional execution while fostering strong internal partnerships.
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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, land in a high impact operating role within the company.
Please Note: This is a hybrid role, with three (3) in-office days in our Santa Clara, CA offices each week to foster collaboration and connection.
What You’ll Do 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 to 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, other initiatives
What We’re Looking For 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 - Proven project leadership track record
Why Join LeanData:
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LeanData covers up to 90% of employee insurance premiums
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Stock options for all full-time employees
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Flexible PTO
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401(k) plan
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