Chief of Staff (CEO support)

$125,000 - $150,000/Yr

Zesty.co - San Mateo, CA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - San Mateo, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Welcome to Zesty, a dynamic startup at the forefront of cloud optimization innovation! Zesty's mission is to allow DevOps and Fin-ops teams to effortlessly maximize cloud savings and minimize waste by automating cloud cost optimization. The Zesty AI-driven platform automatically adjusts cloud resources in real-time based on the application needs, optimal cloud usage, and dramatically reduced cloud spending. We are seeking a strategic and highly organized Chief of Staff to partner directly with our CEO. As a growing B2B SaaS company, we need a proactive individual who can advise on strategic matters while taking a hands-on approach to operational execution. In this role, you will help manage the day-to-day operations of the company and ensure cross-functional accountability and excellence. You will serve as a key link between the CEO and various teams, helping to align priorities and drive progress across the organization. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the CEO to set company goals and translate them into measurable KPIs and actionable plans.
• Oversee the execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment across all teams and tracking progress toward goals.
• Represent the CEO in meetings and events, effectively communicating priorities and driving decision-making.
• Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights, feedback, and solutions to challenges.
• Manage the CEO's schedule, including organizing meetings, and offsites, preparing agendas, and ensuring effective use of the CEO's time.
• Lead the preparation of reports, presentations, and communication materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements to enhance operational performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure accountability and timely delivery of projects.
• Lead and execute special projects or initiatives outside the scope of existing teams.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in a strategy, operations, or similar role in a high-growth startup environment
• Proven ability to set and manage OKRs, KPIs, and operational metrics
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, with experience creating compelling presentations and reports
• Track record of influencing stakeholders and fostering alignment across teams
• Hands-on experience managing executive schedules and coordinating complex calendars
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion at all times
• Background in management consulting or corporate strategy is a plus
• Experience working with global teams, particularly outside the US, is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Background in management consulting or corporate strategy is a plus.
• Experience working with global teams, particularly outside the US, is a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation range between $125,000- $150,000 based on skills, qualifications, and experience
• Options to purchase
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits through Aetna, Kaiser, and Guardian
• Regular team-building activities
• Fitness, lunch, commute, and remote benefits
• Hybrid role based in San Mateo, California, with in-office days on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday