Chief Of Staff

Description:

Please note: Athena is looking for Chief of Staff candidates only in Quezon City and Cebu City (Philippines), Nairobi (Kenya), Guatemala City (Guatemala), or Medellín (Colombia).

Role Overview and Job Description

As Chief of Staff, you are a lifelong learner with a bias for action. You will act as a critical bridge between the leader and their organization, ensuring clear communication, strategic oversight, and operational excellence. By managing priorities and supporting key initiatives, you’ll play a direct role in shaping the organization’s growth and long-term success.

At Athena, we empower and transform leaders and their organizations through world-class delegation. As Chief of Staff, you’re more than a right-hand—you’re the engine that powers the leader’s professional and personal success. By integrating strategic business management with seamless work-life integration, you’ll enable the leader to focus on what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Establish and maintain an operating cadence, ensuring strategic priorities and goals are clearly communicated and effectively executed.

• Vision to Action: Translate the CEO’s vision into actionable strategies, supporting decision-making with data-driven insights and operational foresight.

• Operational Excellence: Autonomously solve complex challenges, implement solutions, and facilitate timely decision-making to ensure organizational efficiency.

• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, Athena Executive Partners, and external stakeholders to enhance responsiveness and cross-functional alignment.

• High-Impact Initiatives: Lead the development and execution of high-priority projects, including early-stage ideas that drive future growth.

• Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making: Ability to synthesize complex information and align day-to-day operations with long-term goals.

• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Experience influencing cross-functional teams and building trusted relationships across all levels.

• Operational Excellence: Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives and streamlining workflows for maximum efficiency.

• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in articulating strategies, engaging stakeholders, and fostering collaboration.

• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, demonstrating agility and resilience in the face of change.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-15+ years of experience in a strategic, operational, or leadership role within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.

• Strong business judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex scenarios for executive audiences.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing relationships across internal teams and external partners.

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.

• Experience reporting directly to C-suite executives or in client-facing leadership roles.

• Background in consulting, technology, or other fast-paced industries.

• All Chief of Staff positions are remote.

• Ability to work North American hours year-round.