Chief of Staff, Strategy & Strategic Initiatives
Hiring Company
About the Role
Greater San Jose, CA Area (Hybrid)
The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff for Strategy and Strategic Initiatives. This senior manager will serve as the primary operating partner to the Vice President of Strategy, ensuring the alignment of priorities, messaging, and operating cadence across the function. The role involves defining and stewarding the Strategy Team's mission, vision, and values, and owning the team's goals and operating rhythm. The successful candidate will also be responsible for team development, budget, and financial planning, and will act as a connective and energizing presence to build a collaborative, high-performing culture. Additionally, the Chief of Staff will own and drive high-priority strategic initiatives, leading workstreams in areas such as corporate strategy evolution, M&A-related strategic diligence, and partnership strategy. Applicants must have a minimum of 7 years' of relevant experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a related field, with a preference for those with experience in media, technology, gaming, or entertainment. The role requires a track record of leading complex, cross-functional initiatives, strong analytical and strategic problem-solving skills, and exceptional written and verbal communication abilities. The ideal candidate will have a genuine operational instinct, high judgment, discretion, and maturity, and a collaborative, energizing presence. A passion for interactive entertainment, innovation, and building enduring franchises is essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive discussions with care and to support executive-level decision-making in fast-moving contexts.
Functions:
- Strategy
- Corporate Development
Compensation
USD $153,700-$233,600 (salary) per year
About the Company
Leading developer & marketer of popular interactive video games
Industry
Entertainment
Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed
Age
employees
10,001+