Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and confidant to the CTO, maintaining confidentiality and handling strategic projects with discretion.
• Serve as an extension of the CTO, making strategic decisions as needed.
• Create and implement processes to streamline operations and drive efficiency across the organization.
• Manage communication and coordination among senior leaders to ensure timely and effective decision-making.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the executive team based on data analysis and industry trends.
• Oversee the functional and technical delivery of key team, organizational, and company-wide initiatives.
• Conduct organizational planning, including objectives setting, reporting processes, resource planning, hiring, internal engagement, and communications.
• Manage and improve processes to promote effective operations by minimizing complexities.
• Support the creation of leadership development strategies, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Assist in preparing presentations, reports, and other materials for meetings and events.

Candidate Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, technical product management, technical program management, or as a (technical) Chief of Staff.
• Deep understanding of the software development lifecycle, release management, and the complexities involved in delivering world-class solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build robust relationships with various stakeholders and organizational teams.
• Proven experience operating autonomously and leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and functions, accommodating stakeholders across diverse disciplines and time zones.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with experience handling large-scale platforms, infrastructure, and organizations.
• The ability to think strategically and tackle open-ended problems with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Confidence in managing change, anticipating issues before they arise.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical acumen.
• Ability to digest complex data, present findings clearly, and influence decision-making.
• Skill in moving beyond recommendations to execution.
• Strong stakeholder and project management skills to manage expectations effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a (technical) Chief of Staff or (technical) Executive Business Partner in a fast-paced technology environment.
• A desire to continuously learn and tackle new problems, domains, tools, and techniques with high intellectual curiosity.
• Extensive familiarity with the Web3 ecosystem and its products.
• Enthusiasm for all aspects of Web3 and staying updated on industry trends.