The Chief of Staff will support strategic initiatives for the Chief Technology Officer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help define strategic projects, support our most important programs, interface with teams across the company, and support the operations of the Tech org. Through your work you will facilitate the effectiveness of the CTO, execute the overall mandate of the department, and support cross-functional strategic work across the organization.
This role is an organizer and problem solver, responsible for planning, organizing and arranging processes to drive key outcomes. Your approach is structured, detailed and systematic. You are solution oriented and can quickly pivot mid flight and adapt to changes. You are able to initiate and plan projects leveraging sound project management principles and can hand off effectively for execution.
We are flexible with respect to geographic location, and the ideal candidate will be comfortable working remotely/work from home within the US or from our offices in Durham, NC; New York, NY; Austin, TX; or Bethesda, MD.
Work with the CTO to maintain alignment on and progress towards team goals by serving as a thought partner to the CTO on identifying emerging issues and priorities for the Company.
Support the CTO on governance and planning for team and cross functional meetings
Support P&T roadmap, deployment and overall status to the broader company
Program management:
You will work with our owners across the product, tech and business teams to help plan, execute, de-risk and communicate work in support of our most critical programs
You will be our team’s main contact to Aledade corporate planning group, shaping the way we communicate roadmaps, status, risk and tradeoffs
Support for the Tech organization:
Coordinate activities to support employee engagement
Support employee development, training and events
Define and maintain operational policies (e.g., travel, reward programs, training)
Coordinate with the Technology organization including for Product & Tech combined meetings, communications, policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or equivalent Master’s degree strongly preferred
Experience in a chief of staff, client service or related role
12+ years of professional experience within a large team
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Experience with tech/digital organizations
Proven track record of successfully managing projects and interfacing with both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience working in a company operational function preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a superb attention to detail.
Project management process knowledge, PMP or LEAN certification preferred.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to operate independently and understand business context and priorities.
Relevant competencies include developing and maintaining internal stakeholder relationships, project management, and effective written and verbal communication.
Must be results-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Competency with data manipulation and presentation