Chief of Staff - Focus Learning - Brydon Portfolio Company

The Brydon Group - San Luis Obispo, CA

Full-time - Senior

San Luis Obispo, CA

About the position

FOCUS Learning is seeking a dynamic Chief of Staff to support the CEO and the Executive team during a period of modernization from on-premise to cloud-based technology. This role is crucial for enabling the company's strategic vision, leading growth initiatives, and facilitating cross-functional alignment. The Chief of Staff will work closely with the CEO to streamline operations and foster a high-performance culture, while also having significant exposure to drive impact across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CEO to build, communicate, and execute the company's strategic vision, ensuring alignment across departments and functions.
• Identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and optimize processes to enhance productivity and profitability.
• Serve as a liaison between the CEO and the leadership team, fostering effective communication and alignment of goals and initiatives.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to track progress against strategic objectives and monitor financial performance in collaboration with finance.
• Lead high-priority special projects on behalf of the CEO, overseeing timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide direct support to the CEO, including preparing for and running key meetings and ensuring clear communication across all levels.

Requirements

• Experience in a strategic leadership role, preferably as Chief of Staff or similar (consulting, strategy & operations leadership, etc.).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels.
• Experience with change management and supporting a business through growth or transformation.
• High level of analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of translating strategic conversations into actionable plans.
• Strong financial acumen and understanding of key metrics that impact shareholder returns.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to learn quickly in a new industry segment and possess a passion for education, professional services, software, and technology.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Access to 401K
• Paid time off