Chief of Staff

About the position

We’re looking for a Chief of Staff to work as the CEO’s extension and thought partner to execute on an increasingly complex and critical basket of priorities. Areas of focus will flex fully from the strategic to the tactical, from strategic planning and resource planning to corporate development, internal communications, and more. You will support our CEO and, in extension, our team of cross-functional leaders at Boundless. Whatever it takes, the Chief of Staff is there to champion projects, manage and support people, processes, and communications until the result is achieved. It is a versatile “swiss-army knife” role with ample opportunities to learn and make a difference, and is the perfect role for someone who wants a front-row seat as a startup continues to grow into a company. You will bring significant improvements to the organization’s performance, lead essential projects, get a lot of responsibility, and exposure to different teams and parts of the company, the executive team, partners, acquisition targets, investors, and the board of directors. You will report directly to the CEO, Xiao Wang. You won’t have a permanent team – instead, you’re expected to collaborate across the organization, leading and influencing decisions without formal authority, using the power of expertise, data, and inspiring, effective communication. This role comes with high expectations in terms of work quantity and quality, as you’ll frequently be representing the CEO, and requires a level of commitment that matches Xiao’s passion and drive. You’ll also regularly travel both domestically and internationally, visiting our offices in the Philippines and other global locations as we continue to expand.

Responsibilities

• Create leverage for the CEO, helping him focus on creating the greatest impact with his most limited resource, his time.
• Act as a problem-solving thought partner to the CEO on any topic, for example around strategic goals, performance management, execution issues, communications, stakeholder management, and beyond.
• Work hand in hand with the CEO and other functional leaders, making sure that the operating rhythm and agenda of key meetings enable the company to stay in sync and achieve its strategic goals.
• Lead, influence, and inspire without formal authority.
• Act as a problem-solving partner to functional leaders to elevate their thinking and execution.
• Elevate internal communications and culture-building at the company, leading the preparation of monthly newsletters, quarterly Town Hall meetings, Board of Directors presentations, team and leadership offsites, and relevant follow-up actions.
• Spearhead specific strategic projects/initiatives, acting as an interim leader to execute on high priority business areas or initiatives: scoping, setting goals and success metrics, reporting on outcomes.
• Act as a true generalist, doing whatever it takes to help the business succeed.

Requirements

• Problem solver and self-organizer who thrives in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
• History of exceeding expectations on mission-critical, challenging projects.
• Effective owner who can balance speed to action with high standards.
• Empathetic, caring, and mature leader.
• Ability to balance collaboration with clarity and direction.
• Deep sense of curiosity and strive to be the best version of oneself.

Benefits

• Compensation includes both cash and equity.
• Starting base salary typically $156,000-$182,000.
• Benefits offered to U.S. full-time employees.