Chief of Staff - IT

Job Responsibilities

- The job responsibilities of a CoS may vary depending on the size, type, and culture of the organization, as well as the preferences and needs of the leader. However, some common responsibilities include:

- Managing the leader agenda and ensuring that they focus on the most important and impactful issues.

- Preparing the leader for meetings, events, and presentations, and providing them with relevant information and feedback.

- Coordinating and facilitating communication and collaboration among the leader direct reports, stakeholders, and external partners.

- Representing the leader in meetings and discussions, and acting as a proxy or a spokesperson when needed.

- Leading or supporting strategic initiatives and projects that span across the organization or involve multiple departments or functions.

- Identifying and resolving issues and conflicts that arise within the organization or affect the leader agenda.

- Providing coaching, mentoring, and guidance to the leader direct reports and other staff members.

- Monitoring and evaluating the performance and progress of the organization and the leader goals and objectives.

Skills and qualifications

The CoS is a demanding and challenging role that requires a high level of skills and qualifications. Some of the essential skills and qualifications include:

- A bachelor degree or higher in a relevant field, such as business, management, or public administration.

- 20+ years of experience in a senior leadership or management role, preferably in the same or a similar organization or industry.

- Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse and senior-level audiences.

- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to synthesize complex information and data.

- High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and adaptability, and the ability to handle stress, ambiguity, and uncertainty.

- Proven track record of delivering results, driving change, and leading innovation.

- Deep understanding of the organization vision, mission, values, and culture, and the ability to align them with the leader agenda.

- High integrity, loyalty, and discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and trust.