# Chief of Staff

> Pavago · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-06-24

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### **Chief of Staff (Strategy & Operations) – Remote**

**Remote | Full-Time | Executive Leadership | U.S. Business Hours**

### **Hiring for Our Client**

Our client is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on driving company strategy, improving operational execution, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring key initiatives move forward efficiently.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

### **Key Responsibilities**

### **Strategic Planning & Execution**

-   Partner with the CEO to define and execute company strategy and organizational goals
-   Translate executive priorities into actionable plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes
-   Drive accountability across strategic initiatives and company-wide projects
-   Identify execution risks and recommend solutions proactively
-   Lead special projects and high-priority business initiatives

### **Executive Partnership**

-   Support the CEO in prioritization, planning, and decision-making
-   Prepare executive briefings, presentations, reports, and leadership communications
-   Assist with board meetings, investor updates, and executive reporting
-   Represent leadership in meetings and cross-functional initiatives when appropriate
-   Handle confidential business matters with professionalism and discretion

### **Cross-Functional Leadership**

-   Align teams around company objectives and priorities
-   Facilitate communication and collaboration across departments
-   Lead leadership meetings, follow-up processes, and action-item tracking
-   Resolve bottlenecks and improve execution across functions
-   Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

### **Operations & Business Performance**

-   Improve internal processes, systems, and operating procedures
-   Support quarterly planning, annual planning, and business reviews
-   Develop executive dashboards and performance reporting
-   Track KPIs, business metrics, and organizational performance
-   Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accountability, and scalability

### **Communication & Organizational Alignment**

-   Draft executive communications and company-wide updates
-   Ensure consistent messaging across teams and stakeholders
-   Support leadership communications related to growth initiatives, partnerships, and strategic priorities
-   Reinforce company culture, values, and organizational alignment

### **Required Qualifications**

-   7+ years of experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy, Operations, Business Management, Consulting, or related leadership roles
-   Experience working directly with CEOs, founders, or executive leadership teams
-   Proven success leading cross-functional initiatives and strategic projects
-   Strong business acumen and operational decision-making skills
-   Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
-   Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
-   Strong problem-solving, organizational, and execution skills

### **Preferred Qualifications**

-   MBA or advanced degree preferred
-   Experience in high-growth startups, technology companies, consulting firms, or scaling organizations
-   Background in management consulting, investment banking, business operations, or corporate strategy
-   Experience supporting board-level reporting and executive planning
-   Experience driving organizational change and process improvement initiatives

### **Technical Skills**

-   Microsoft Office Suite
-   Google Workspace
-   Project Management Platforms:

-   Asana
-   Monday.com
-   Notion
-   Similar tools

-   Business reporting and executive dashboards
-   KPI tracking and operational analytics
-   CRM and business productivity platforms

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   Strategic initiatives are delivered on time and aligned with company goals
-   Executive leadership operates with greater focus and efficiency
-   Cross-functional teams collaborate effectively and remain accountable
-   Business metrics, reporting, and decision-making improve
-   Organizational processes scale alongside company growth
-   Leadership receives clear visibility into priorities, risks, and performance

### **Ideal Candidate**

-   Strategic and highly analytical
-   Strong operator with an execution mindset
-   Exceptional communicator and relationship builder
-   Comfortable influencing without direct authority
-   Organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
-   Trusted with highly confidential information
-   Thrives in ambiguity and fast-changing environments

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