Chief of Staff

Summary

Join Brightwheel as their Chief of Staff and become a key partner to the CEO, driving performance and execution across the company. This role involves managing executive-level meetings, strategic projects, and operational cadence. You will be a force multiplier for the executive team, ensuring effective decision-making and follow-through. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and exceptional communication abilities. This position offers full exposure to the inner workings of a high-growth SaaS company and a significant impact on the company's future. Brightwheel offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and benefits.

Requirements

• 7-10+ years of experience, across a combination of top-tier management consulting/banking and high growth tech environments
• Top notch critical thinking and analytical skills; can break down complex problems into discrete digestible pieces and drive effective solutions
• Can learn quickly; understand any challenge and immediately hone in on what matters most
• Can adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment without being phased
• Very high EQ; able to read a room or an audience and adjust approach to be most effective
• Able to build deep levels of trust with senior leaders, external partners, and staff at all levels; not afraid to directly challenge on important issues; exceptional listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications with a crisp, concise and effective style
• Low ego with high degree of ownership; never says “that’s not my job”; resourceful and scrappy
• High degree of grit. Demonstrated ability to break down difficult barriers
• Ownership over professional development; highly receptive to feedback and eager to get better every day
• Exemplifies best practices in creating an equitable and inclusive work environment
• Operates with the highest levels of integrity

Responsibilities

• Own key executive-level meetings - CEO’s directs, senior leadership, and quarterly Board Meeting
• Drive the operating cadence for the company
• Act as a force multiplier for the entire executive team, driving meeting effectiveness and preparedness, ensuring follow-through, and improving how we make our most important decisions
• Own strategic projects aligned with the CEO’s top priorities, partnering with other senior leaders to deliver results for the business

Preferred Qualifications

Operating experience

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid parental leave
• A flexible paid time off policy
• A monthly wellness and productivity stipend
• A Learning & Development stipend
• Equity