Chief of Staff

Fast Foster Care - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

New York, NY

About the position

The Chief of Staff at Infinite Machine will play a pivotal role in establishing the operational foundation of the company. This position involves close collaboration with the CEO and executive team to manage cross-functional projects, streamline product operations, and support key initiatives. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, adeptly handling challenges while contributing to the mission of creating the best personal electric vehicles in the world.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless execution across all company functions, including product development, engineering, marketing, and operations.
• Own and drive strategic cross-functional projects, ensuring deadlines are met, resources are aligned, and teams are in sync.
• Work directly with product and engineering teams to streamline operations, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure smooth product launches.
• Tackle unexpected challenges with urgency, resolve operational issues, and keep the team focused on key objectives.
• Conduct in-depth research into new markets, product lines, and operational improvements. Present insights and recommendations to the executive team.
• Help build and optimize the internal systems and processes needed to scale the business efficiently.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and co-founders, helping prioritize key initiatives, managing executive tasks, and facilitating communication across teams.
• Monitor and report on company performance, ensuring accountability and alignment with company objectives.
• Drive alignment across leadership on key business goals, ensuring everyone is informed and moving in the same direction.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in an operational, project management, or leadership role in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in hardware or product-focused companies, especially in vehicles, technology, or consumer electronics.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to think strategically and act tactically.
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with many dependencies.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive decision-making at all levels of the organization.
• A high degree of adaptability, resourcefulness, and comfort with ambiguity in a rapidly changing environment.
• Financial literacy; ability to build a financial model and keep budgets.
• Experience working closely with product and engineering teams, optimizing operations and processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working at a hardware or electric vehicle startup.
• Experience supporting high-design, tasteful organizations.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the center of an ambitious team driving the success of innovative products and operations.