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Chief of Staff to the CEO of a Technology Company in Midtown/Staten Island -- HYBRID

  • New York, NY

Our client, an innovative technology company specializing in smart building solutions and building automation, is looking to hire a dynamic, strategic, and highly polished Chief of Staff to work directly with and report to the CEO. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a Chief of Staff, strategy, operations, management, or business development role, ideally working closely with a CEO or other senior executives. This person will serve as a trusted right hand to the CEO, helping drive strategic initiatives, manage key priorities, and ensure seamless execution across the organization. The successful candidate will be highly organized, proactive, resourceful, and comfortable interacting with senior executives, clients, investors, and other key stakeholders. Strong executive presence, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment will be key. This is an exciting, highly visible opportunity with significant growth potential. This role is 1-2x days in office (Staten Island & Manhattan) and 3x days remote.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a trusted partner to the CEO, helping manage strategic priorities, key initiatives, and executive-level responsibilities

  • Partner with the CEO to develop, prioritize, and execute strategic plans aligned with the company's short- and long-term goals

  • Attend high-level meetings with clients, investors, strategic partners, and senior executives; ensure the CEO is prepared and manage all follow-up items

  • Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, meeting materials, and strategic updates

  • Manage high-priority projects and initiatives from start to finish, ensuring deadlines are met and teams remain aligned

  • Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal teams, helping communicate priorities and drive execution across departments

  • Coordinate cross-functional projects, streamline processes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

  • Track key business and operational performance metrics and provide actionable insights to the CEO

  • Assist with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and other business management activities as needed

  • Support business development efforts, including evaluating growth opportunities, building strategic relationships, and advancing key client and partner initiatives

  • Track commitments, action items, and deliverables from executive meetings to ensure timely follow-through

  • Assist with organizational development initiatives, including talent planning, leadership development, and team structure

  • Manage confidential business, financial, personnel, and investor information with the utmost discretion

  • Assist with special projects and other responsibilities as needed; proactively anticipate the CEO's needs and stay several steps ahead

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, strategy, operations, management, business development, or similar senior-level role

  • Experience working directly with a CEO, founder, or other senior executive in a trusted capacity

  • Strong executive presence and ability to confidently interact with C-suite executives, clients, investors, and strategic partners

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong business acumen and experience with strategic planning, operations, financial management, or business development

  • Proven ability to manage complex projects and drive initiatives through completion

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to juggle multiple competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Highly proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented

  • Excellent judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential information

  • Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills

  • Collaborative, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization

  • Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma is a plus

SALARY:

$150-175K on a base + bonus + benefits 

HOURS:

8/8:30am-5/5:30pm + flexibility after hours, as needed. This role is 1-2x days in office (Staten Island & Manhattan) and 3x days remote