Chief of Staff - CEO

6 Days ago • 6 Years + • Operations

Job Summary

Job Description

The Chief of Staff will support the CEO in day-to-day activities, managing priorities, driving strategic initiatives, and overseeing operational efficiency. Responsibilities include creating and implementing processes, managing special projects, providing strategic insights, and acting as a trusted advisor and confidant to the CEO. The role requires strategic decision-making, strong communication, and collaboration with senior leaders across multiple teams and functions. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in project management or strategy and operations, extensive knowledge of the Web3 ecosystem, and a proven ability to drive execution and manage large-scale efforts. They will also need to be proficient in business process improvement, stakeholder management, and data analysis, presenting findings to influence decision-making.
Must have:
  • 6+ years in project/strategy & operations
  • Strong communication & relationship building
  • Extensive Web3 ecosystem knowledge
  • Autonomous operation & leading large-scale efforts
  • Strategic thinking & problem-solving skills
  • Change management & anticipating issues
  • Data analysis & clear presentation skills
  • Execution & stakeholder management
Perks:
  • Remote-first global workforce
  • Industry-leading health insurance
  • Company matching 401k
  • Home office setup allowance
  • Annual book allowance
  • Internet/phone reimbursement
  • Flexible time off
  • Wellness Friday
  • Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

Job Details

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the Agglayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the Agglayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

We are seeking an experienced Chief of Staff to support and work alongside the CEO in their day-to-day activities.

As a Chief of Staff, you will work closely with the CEO to manage priorities, drive strategic initiatives, and oversee operational efficiency across the organisation. You will also be responsible for creating and implementing processes, managing special projects, and providing strategic insights.

  • This team member loves creating and implementing new operational processes, while keeping perspective of the overall market and strategic objectives of the business to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

  • The team member will also serve as a thought partner to the entire leadership team and proactively identify opportunities to add value.

  • A successful candidate will thrive in high-velocity, unstructured environments, collaborating with diverse teams and is proficient at optimizing business processes, driving execution, and demonstrates unwavering follow through.

  • You are someone who loves to bring clarity from ambiguity, and knows how to build a culture of trust, growth, collaboration, and excellence.

Your Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor and confidant to the CEO, maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times while handling some of the most strategic projects.

  • Act as an extension to the CEO and be able to make strategic decisions.

  • 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.

  • Drive functional delivery of key team, org and company-wide initiatives.

  • Planning and Business Rhythm: Run organizational planning in alignment with all functions to develop objectives setting & processes, reporting processes (e.g. QBRs), resource planning and hiring, internal engagement and communications.

  • Business Process Improvement: Manage and improve processes to minimize complexities and optimize to promote effective operations. This includes optimizing day to day business operations, launching and scaling new initiatives, creating and deploying new operational processes.

  • Partner to Human Resources: Support the creation of leadership development strategies, succession planning and organizational design.

  • Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, and other materials for meetings and events.

  • Take ownership of strategic projects and drive them forward from end to end.


What You'll Need

  • 6+ years in project management or strategy and operations.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, building strong relationships with stakeholders and teams around the organization.

  • Extensive knowledge of Web3 ecosystem and products.

  • Experience operating autonomously and leading large-scale efforts across multiple teams and functions, with stakeholders in different disciplines across time zones.

  • Ability to think strategically and tackle open-ended problems with strong problem-solving skills.

  • Confidence leaning into change management to anticipate and play out issues before they arise.

  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to digest complex data and present findings in a clear manner that drives decision making and outcomes, influencing others to act.

  • Ability to go beyond the recommendation to execution.

  • Strong stakeholder and project management skills to effectively influence and manage expectations with senior management and cross-functional teams.

  • Hunger to learn new things and grow.

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:

  • Remote first global workforce

  • Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*

  • Company matching 401k with 3% match*

  • $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)

  • $200 Annual Book Allowance Program

  • $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement

  • Flexible Time Off

  • 1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter

  • Company issued laptop

  • Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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