Chief of Staff / Right Hand to the CEO
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for experienced operations leaders in the tech industry has surged, with a 25% increase in Chief of Staff roles over the past year. As the fastest-growing tech company in CEE, Oddin requires a skilled professional to support its CEO. With the rise of remote work, companies are looking for individuals who can navigate complex projects and teams from anywhere. If you have a strong background in project management and a keen understanding of what drives a CEO's strategic priorities, this role could be the perfect fit. Candidates should be aware that they will need to demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, a finisher mindset, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior executives.
Job Description
About the Role
The Chief of Staff role at Oddin is a unique opportunity to work closely with the CEO and drive the execution and delivery of key projects across the organization. As the right-hand person to the CEO, you will be responsible for turning high-level decisions into tangible results, ensuring that all tasks are completed, and deadlines are met. You will work closely with the leadership team to identify and prioritize key initiatives, develop project plans, and allocate resources to ensure successful outcomes.The role requires a deep understanding of the company's goals, objectives, and priorities, as well as the ability to navigate complex operational issues. You will need to be highly organized, methodical, and consistent in your approach, with a strong finisher mindset and a natural drive for project completion.
Oddin is a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and the successful candidate will need to be able to thrive in this setting. The company is committed to supporting the growth and development of its employees, and this role offers a unique opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about the tech industry.
What You Will Do
- Drive timelines across all startups and projects, partnering with C-level owners to ensure key deliverables are completed on time
- Monitor unfinished items from leadership discussions, ensuring every initiative has a clear owner and a definitive deadline
- Act as the primary filter for operational bottlenecks, resolving challenges independently and escalating only fully-briefed, strategic options to the CEO
- Design and govern the agendas for meetings chaired by the CEO, ensuring stakeholders are aligned and high-value materials are prepared for decision-making
- Own the post-meeting execution loop, translating leadership decisions into actionable ownership and systematically holding senior stakeholders accountable throughout the week
- Act as an extension of the CEO, clearly cascading operational directives to the leadership team and alignment across business units
- Partner with the leadership team to identify and prioritize key initiatives, develop project plans, and allocate resources to ensure successful outcomes
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in Project Management, Delivery Management, or Operations Coordination within a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience working directly with a CEO or Founder as an executive right hand, Chief of Staff, or dedicated operations lead
- A track record of successfully driving a founder's strategic priorities to completion
- Exceptionally organized, methodical, and consistent, with a strong finisher mindset and a natural drive for project completion
- Outstanding emotional intelligence and diplomatic communication skills
- Ability to work as a collaborative partner with senior executives and C-level owners while maintaining high accountability for deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and tactically
- Experience working in a remote or hybrid environment, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic setting
Nice to Have
- Experience working in the tech industry, preferably in a similar role or company
- Familiarity with project management tools and software, such as Asana, Trello, or Jira
- Certification in project management, such as PMP or Agile
Benefits and Perks
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing and dynamic company in the tech industry
- Collaborative and supportive work environment with a talented team of professionals
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Access to the latest tools and technologies
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on high-impact projects and make a meaningful contribution to the company's success
- Brand new Norse-myth-inspired offices in Prague, with the option to work from the office or remotely
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of the company's goals, objectives, and priorities to demonstrate your ability to drive execution and delivery.
- Prepare examples of your experience working in a fast-paced environment and navigating complex operational issues.
- Highlight your analytical and problem-solving skills, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have applied these skills in previous roles.
- Emphasize your ability to work collaboratively with senior executives and C-level owners, and provide examples of how you have maintained high accountability for deadlines in previous roles.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience working in a remote or hybrid environment, and how you have thrived in this setting.
- Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with these and how you can contribute to the company's success.
- Prepare thoughtful questions to ask the interviewer, such as what the biggest challenges facing the company are, and how you can contribute to addressing these challenges.
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