Chief of Staff to CEO - Strategic Initiatives
Core
Drive strategic priorities and complex cross-functional initiatives for the CEO, leading high-priority technical, strategic, and operational projects from ambiguity to execution.
Role type
Senior Chief of Staff to CEO (Strategic Initiatives)
Builds
Strategic initiatives and operational outcomes for the CEO and leadership team
Domain
Hardware sensing, LiDAR, robotics, and autonomy
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Program leadership, cross-functional leadership, technical judgment, problem-solving, stakeholder management, execution management
Preferred skills
Hardware program delivery, LiDAR/robotics/autonomy domain expertise, founder/CEO/COO experience
Technologies
LiDAR, robotics, autonomy, silicon photonics
Responsibilities
Lead high-priority technical, strategic, and operational initiatives; Work across engineering, product, manufacturing, operations, and commercial sales teams; Navigate sensitive customer, supplier, partner, and internal escalations; Analyze complex technical and business issues and provide recommendations; Step in as a hands-on program leader when needed
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC