Chief of Staff

Company: Hayden AI Technologies, Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

As the Chief of Staff at Hayden AI, you will improve our company's operating cadence. We are looking for an exceptional communicator who will create efficiencies between all departments. This will be a highly visible role designed to work in partnership with our leadership team. In addition to serving in several vital capacities, this person will hold our company and leadership accountable for sticking to our goals by setting the framework for success. While the high level focus of this role will be to organize ideas, communicate Hayden AI's vision, and delegating projects and tasks, some of the other various responsibilities will include the following:Build and lead the daily operations of the executive officeBuild and run cadence for leadership meetings, board meetings, and leadership offsites, including structuring and helping to deliver company-wide communicationLead cross-functional strategic initiatives, facilitate special projects, and ensure action items are executed on behalf of the CEOOperate at a tactical, strategic, and operational level, handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibilityActs as an extension of the CEO and information funnel, filter, and facilitator with internal and external stakeholdersAssess all inquiries directed to the CEO, determine priority and the proper course of actionAct as the point of contact for the CEO's direct reports. Triage all incoming requests for the executive's time and work collaboratively to ensure his calendar is aligned with the priorities of the organization.Proactively follow up with the CEO's team if and when goals are not being achieved to determine why objectives are not being met. Provide actionable recommendations for improvement.Promote team integration as well as cross-functional communication and collaborationManage key relationships and build a process to track and nurture key stakeholders, investors, and clientsTrack high priority initiatives for the CEO to identify any/potential obstaclesServe as a thought partner and strategic advisor to CEO, standing in on meetings, challenging ideas and offering a different perspective, and following up on action items with the team accordinglyProvide analysis, recommendations, and options to the CEO regarding high impact decisionsManage the CEO's brand & reputationRequired Qualifications:Master's degree in business administration, finance, or a similar field3+ years in a business or executive management role, preferredTrack record of organizing and directing multiple teams and departmentsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalVery versatile, able to complete tasks efficiently and effectivelyExperience leading and planning strategic initiativesJump into this ground floor opportunity with the team; help shape the strategic direction of the company. You will have opportunities to get to know your team better through frequent employee events and gathering. Surround yourself with sharp, motivated co-workers in a fun office environment. There are endless learning and development opportunities from a highly diverse and talented peer group, including experts in a wide range of fields (AI, Computer Vision, Government Contracting, Systems & Device Engineering, Operations, Communications, and more)!Just a few of our perks include:Experienced leadership with a great track record of growing startupsComfortable co-working environment and communal problem solvingFree daily lunch, dinner, snacks, drinksFun activities like weekly happy hour, daily group workouts, and occasional nerf battlesWe are a dog friendly environmentWe are in the heart of Oakland, walking distance from the 12th Street BART stationAnd benefits such as:Stock optionsFortune 500 coverage for medical (health, dental, vision) including qualified dependents401(k) with matchingCommuter assistanceUnlimited PTOHayden AI is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters learning from each other. We celebrate people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination. Hayden AI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.Join -a team of experts in machine learning, data science, transportation, and government technology, developing and deploying the world's first autonomous traffic management platform. We look forward to finding your fit within Hayden AI!To all recruitment agencies: Hayden AI does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Hayden AI employees or any other company location. Hayden AI is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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