Chief Of Staff

Summary

Join Podium as our Chief of Staff, supporting both our Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product & Marketing Officer. You will lead strategic projects, manage planning cycles, and streamline operations to ensure departmental and company success. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, experience in program management, and the ability to work with C-suite executives. You will influence strategy, improve processes, and foster cross-functional collaboration. Podium offers a variety of benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and parental leave. If you align with our operating principles and are energized by our mission, Podium will be a great place for you!

Requirements

• Alignment with our operating principles
• 7+ years of experience in program management, business operations, or a related field, ideally in tech
• Proven success in managing planning cycles and optimizing operations
• Strong knowledge of business metrics and financial planning
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Collaborative leader with a strategic mindset
• Experience working with C-suite executives and managing cross-functional projects
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA) and business models

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual planning processes
• Collaborate with Finance to build and execute the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Implement and improve product operations (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by independently identifying inefficiencies and driving process enhancements
• Serve as a strategic partner to the CTO and CPMO by driving high-priority cross-company initiatives and ensuring timely delivery
• Align technical initiatives with business priorities and communicate progress to stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving roadblocks to keep projects on track
• Develop communication plans to ensure transparency and alignment across teams
• Act as a bridge between executives and the broader organization
• Track and report key metrics to measure progress and drive decisions
• Provide actionable insights to address gaps and inform strategy

Benefits

• Open and transparent culture
• Life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous vacation time, plus three 4-day summer holiday weekends
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k Plan with competitive company matching
• Bi-annual swag drops with cool Podium gear and apparel
• A stellar HQ (Utah) gym with local professional coaches and classes offered
• Onsite HQ (Utah) child care center, subsidized for employees
• Additional benefits for fully remote employees