Chief of Staff to the CEO

Position Overview:

The Chief of Staff (CoS) at Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) will play a critical role in supporting the CEO and leadership team in driving the organization’s strategic priorities, managing daily operations, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. This is a high-impact role responsible for managing key projects, ensuring alignment across departments, and enabling efficient decision-making at the executive level. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, and an organized professional with a passion for promoting equity in the tech industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to develop and implement strategic initiatives that advance WLDA’s mission.

• Drive the organization’s annual and quarterly planning processes, ensuring alignment across all departments.

• Monitor progress on strategic goals, KPIs, and key projects, providing regular updates to the CEO.

Operational Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of WLDA, ensuring organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

• Manage cross-functional projects and initiatives, coordinating with teams across departments.

• Lead internal operational processes, optimizing workflows and improving efficiency.

• Prepare materials and agendas for executive meetings, leadership offsites, and board meetings.

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as a key point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and prioritization.

• Facilitate communication between the CEO, Board of Directors, and Advisory Council, ensuring timely updates, transparency, and alignment on strategic goals.

• Draft, review, and edit executive-level communications, presentations, and reports.

• Represent WLDA in meetings and communications with key stakeholders, as needed.

Board and Council Communication:

• Serve as the main liaison for communication between the CEO, Board of Advisory, and Council Leaders.

• Coordinate and prepare reports, presentations, and other materials for board and council meetings.

• Ensure alignment between the board and executive leadership on organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.

• Track and manage follow-up actions from board and council meetings, ensuring that decisions and requests are properly executed.

Team Coordination and Support:

• Foster collaboration between departments, ensuring that teams are aligned and working towards shared goals.

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and leadership team, providing support and streamlining communication.

• Help manage the leadership team’s time and priorities, including scheduling, task management, and tracking progress.

Leadership and Organizational Development:

• Support the growth and development of WLDA’s leadership team, identifying opportunities for team building and professional development.

• Lead special initiatives focused on organizational growth, operational improvement, and talent development.

• Help build and maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture at WLDA.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, organizational management, or a related field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.

• 5+ years of experience in a senior management role, preferably in a fast-growing organization, tech startup, or nonprofit.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution.

• Proven experience in strategic planning, process improvement, and operational management.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Experience working with boards and councils, including preparing reports, managing follow-ups, and facilitating communication.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

• High degree of emotional intelligence, discretion, and professionalism.

• Passion for advancing women’s leadership in data, AI, and technology.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate the vision into actionable plans and drive execution.

• Leadership: A natural leader who can inspire, mentor, and build strong relationships across the organization.

• Collaboration: Strong team player with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Organization & Prioritization: Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to navigate complex, evolving environments.

Why Join WLDA:

At WLDA, we are committed to creating a fair digital world by fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in data and AI. As Chief of Staff, you’ll be at the forefront of this mission, helping to shape the future of the organization and empowering women leaders in the tech industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with industry leaders, build meaningful impact, and drive transformative change in a growing global organization.

Location: Remote with some travel required for leadership meetings and events.

Reports to: CEO, WLDA

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.