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TulipTulipSomerville, MA

Chief of Staff

Leads company-wide planning, operating rhythms, process improvement, and strategic initiatives while supporting the CEO and executive team. The role requires 7+ years of progressive operations or strategy experience, strong analytics and communication skills, and regular hybrid presence in Somerville.

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Hybrid8+ YOEBusiness Operations

About the role

Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in business operations, operational excellence, program management, strategy and planning, Chief of Staff, or business process optimization, ideally within a technology or high-growth company.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and continuously improve core business processes across multiple functions, including GTM, R&D, and G&A.
  • Proven success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and implementing change management in dynamic environments.
  • Advanced organizational skills with expertise in operational planning, resource allocation, and process design.
  • Strong analytical skills, including proficiency with data interpretation and business analytics to identify performance gaps and recommend solutions.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills, with experience building executive-level deliverables and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications, with comfort using business systems and reporting tools.
  • Experience managing people directly.
  • MBA or top-tier consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Operating Rhythm

  • Lead annual and quarterly planning cycles with Finance and functional leaders.
  • Facilitate goal-setting, track progress, and ensure accountability across teams.
  • Design and manage frameworks aligning cross-functional teams around priorities, resource allocation, and business outcomes.
  • Manage company-wide communication rhythms, leadership team meetings, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Business Process Design and Improvement

  • Analyze and optimize core processes across GTM, R&D, and G&A to improve efficiency and scalability.
  • Partner with Systems and Analytics teams to automate workflows, improve data accessibility, and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Establish standard operating procedures and drive adoption through change management.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational rigor.

Cross-Functional Strategy and Program Management

  • Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives such as pricing changes, new market entry, and onboarding redesigns.
  • Connect departments to ensure clarity, alignment, and effective execution of strategic programs.
  • Drive strategic initiatives on behalf of the CEO, COO, and executive team from planning through execution and performance tracking.

Executive Operations and Decision Support

  • Build and manage the CEO Office function.
  • Prepare and present analyses, dashboards, and recommendations for executive leadership and Board-level forums.
  • Lead rhythms and projects related to Board and Investor Relations.
  • Conduct diagnostics to identify business performance gaps and improvement opportunities.
  • Design and coordinate leadership offsites, departmental onsites, and company-wide strategic events, including logistics and executive communications.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Company equity.
  • Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, AD&D, flexible spending account, commuter, parental leave, and 401(k) benefits.
  • Flexible work schedule and unlimited vacation policy.
  • Virtual company events and happy hours.
  • Fitness subsidies.

Skills

Business OperationsProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningProcess DesignChange Managementbusiness analyticsresource allocationMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Workspacereporting toolsdata interpretationWorkflow Automationstandard operating proceduresinvestor relations
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