Chief of Staff for Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO)

$220,000 - $300,000/Yr

Extreme Networks

Full-time - Senior

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About the position

The Chief of Staff (CoS) at Extreme Networks serves as a strategic business leader and trusted advisor to the Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO). This role is pivotal in driving technological innovation, shaping the digital roadmap, and ensuring the successful implementation of technology initiatives. The CoS will influence the Product organization's transformation through effective business execution and long-term strategy formulation, working closely with various leadership teams across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive and lead strategic projects directly involving the CTPO, providing detailed analysis and capturing key takeaways.
• Represent the CTPO in internal and external meetings, accurately reflecting the CTPO's position and relaying actionable items back to them.
• Support and promote Extreme Networks' core values, partnering with the CTPO and cross-functional organizations to strategize on talent priorities.
• Design, review, and approve the CTPO's internal and external communications, ensuring clarity and alignment with the company's objectives.
• Lead rhythm of business and operational meetings, aligning agendas and driving business objectives for optimal productivity.
• Create, track, measure, and monitor KPIs for the Product Organization, collaborating with internal teams to ensure accountability and performance.
• Drive the Product Organization's annual budget planning and long-range planning process, ensuring cross-functional requirements are met.

Requirements

• 10+ years' experience in technology, preferably in Chief of Staff, communications, business operations, or related leadership positions.
• Industry knowledge in networking, telecommunications, and cloud SaaS is a plus.
• Excellent speaking, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience developing transparent business communications and change management strategies.
• Ability to synthesize and analyze data to solve complex business challenges.
• Experience leading multi-faceted transformation projects, programs, and initiatives.
• Proven track record with data-driven budget planning integrated across multiple functions.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies for software development/delivery.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience collaborating with executive leadership teams.
• Strong emotional intelligence and business acumen.
• Proven ability to navigate complex technology landscapes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $220,000 - $300,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Inclusive work environment that encourages diversity and collaboration.