Chief of Staff

Barracuda is seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to the CEO to serve as a senior advisor and strategic partner. This role involves being the operational, organizational, and strategic extension of the CEO, ensuring clarity, alignment, and execution of vision across the company. The Chief of Staff will drive projects, manage cross-functional follow-through, and build internal infrastructure, working at the intersection of various departments to deliver priorities with speed, quality, and accountability.

Must Have

• Partner with the CEO to define and execute the company’s strategic vision and annual priorities.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that advance business development, innovation, and corporate growth.
• Conduct and present market research, competitive analysis, and industry trends.
• Oversee the development and execution of operational processes and programs, including QBRs, Executive OKRs, and Board of Directors reporting.
• Run the company’s operating cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly meetings), ensuring effective follow-through.
• Establish and maintain robust project management frameworks to track progress on strategic initiatives.
• Prepare briefing documents, issue summaries, pre-reads, talking points, and strategy positioning materials for the CEO.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO to prepare for key meetings and engagements.
• Create synthesis and actionable insights from complex information, enabling informed executive decisions.
• Act as a trusted partner to functional leaders, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Identify and drive talent development opportunities, supporting succession planning and leadership development.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience as a Chief of Staff, Strategy Leader, or Revenue Operator supporting senior executives in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading or influencing global, cross-functional GTM initiatives.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization.
• Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple complex projects.
• Strategic thinker who translates vision into execution and ensures organizational alignment.
• Operates with ownership, discretion, and high emotional intelligence.
• Proven ability to build trust and alignment across C-suite and functional leaders.
• Thrives in ambiguity, with a solutions-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Able to foster constructive dialogue while maintaining focus and accountability.
• Willingness to travel as required by business priorities.

Good to Have

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Perks & Benefits

• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

Description

Job ID 26-460

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision yourself at Barracuda

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Chief of Staff to the CEO to join our executive leadership team. As a senior advisor and strategic partner to the CEO, you will serve as the operational, organizational, and strategic extension of the CEO - ensuring clarity, alignment, and translating vision into execution across a high-velocity cyber security company.

You will work at the intersection of Operations, R&D, Product, HR, Finance, and external partnerships, driving projects, manage cross-functional follow-through, ensuring priorities are delivered with speed, quality and accountability. You will build internal infrastructure, organizational discipline and can navigate complexity while maintaining calm with strategic clarity.

What you’ll be working on

• Partner with the CEO to define and execute the company’s strategic vision and annual priorities, leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence.
• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that advance business development, innovation, and corporate growth.
• Conduct and present market research, competitive analysis, and industry trends to inform executive decision-making.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the development and execution of operational processes and programs, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), Executive OKRs, and Board of Directors reporting.
• Run the company’s operating cadence (weekly, monthly, quarterly meetings), ensuring effective follow-through on action items and organizational alignment.
• Establish and maintain robust project management frameworks to track progress on strategic initiatives and deliver timely results.

Executive Support & Communication

• Prepare briefing documents, issue summaries, pre-reads, talking points, and strategy positioning materials for the CEO.
• Collaborate closely with the CEO to prepare for key meetings and engagements, ensuring clarity and impact.
• Create synthesis and actionable insights from complex information, enabling informed executive decisions.

Cross-Functional Alignment & Enablement

• Act as a trusted partner to functional leaders, fostering collaboration and alignment on company-wide initiatives.
• Identify and drive talent development opportunities, supporting succession planning and leadership development across the organization.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Chief of Staff, Strategy Leader, or Revenue Operator supporting senior executives in cybersecurity, SaaS, or technology organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading or influencing global, cross-functional GTM initiatives spanning Sales, Marketing, Product, and Operations.
• Experience operating in a global, matrixed organization, with comfort engaging across multiple time zones and geographies.
• Exceptional executive communication and influencing skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple complex projects with precision and urgency.
• Strategic thinker who translates vision into execution and ensures organizational alignment with track record of driving impactful decision through data driven insights.
• Operates with ownership, discretion, and high emotional intelligence; skilled at navigating sensitive and confidential matters.
• Proven ability to build trust and alignment across C-suite and functional leaders.
• Thrives in ambiguity, with a solutions-oriented and proactive mindset.
• Able to foster constructive dialogue while maintaining focus and accountability.
• Willingness to travel as required by business priorities.

What you’ll get from us

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.

• Equity, in the form of non-qualifying options
• High-quality health benefits
• Retirement Plan with employer match
• Career-growth opportunities
• Flexible Time Off and Paid Time Off benefits
• Volunteer opportunities

The anticipated on-target earnings range for this role is $187,000 to $249,000. Actual compensation offered will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, and qualifications as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, the budget for the position, and applicable employment laws.

At Barracuda, we believe in fair and equitable compensation practices that reflect both market realities and the unique circumstances of each geographical location. We recognize that cost-of-living disparities, market conditions, and other factors can significantly impact compensation expectations in different regions. The compensation range provided in this job description is for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the actual compensation offers for the position in your location. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidates’ qualifications and experience

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