Chief of Staff Greater San Jose, CA Area

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to support the Chief Operating Officer by managing the operating rhythm, driving high-priority cross-functional initiatives, and turning operational data into actionable decisions. Responsibilities include coordinating KPI and business reviews, leading projects such as market launches and cost-improvement efforts, and developing analyses to guide decisions on unit economics, labor costs, capacity, and pricing. The role partners with Finance on planning and performance management, prepares executive and board materials, and aligns teams on priorities and resources. The Chief of Staff also handles emerging operational challenges, supports executive priorities, and engages with field teams and partners. Candidates should have at least eight years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or FP&A/strategic finance. Strong financial modeling, analytical, project leadership, and executive communication skills are required, along with sound judgment, discretion, initiative, and comfort working through ambiguity. Experience supporting an operating executive, working in operations-heavy or asset-intensive industries, and using business intelligence or data tools is valuable. Familiarity with high-growth companies, public-sector contracting, labor environments, or education-related markets is also beneficial. A bachelor’s degree is required; an MBA is a plus.

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