Job Description
Persona is the company top startups use to hire people from all around the world. Our vision is a future where each person can find the best role for them and companies can discover the world’s best talent. Founded by two Stanford University graduates, Persona works with the world’s fastest-growing technology startups. Our clients are funded by some of the world’s top investors, like Founders Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz.
Persona is a talent agency that recruits, trains, and staffs talented remote professionals such as yourself. This is an opportunity to work closely with the future Googles, Facebooks, and Amazons of the world—building out their organizations and helping them reach the next level of success.
We support everyone we hire with training, mentoring, and technology resources so they are enabled to do their best and are as happy as possible in their roles. We have a large international team dedicated to supporting and taking care of new Persona team members, and our goal is to provide excellent long-term career opportunities for everyone who joins the team.
Who We Are:
The Persona team is made up of motivated, hard-working people spanning the globe, united by a culture of learning and continuous improvement. We are a team of passionate problem solvers who love to build new things and ensure client satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For:
We are on the lookout for an exceptional Chief of Staff, a role that is integral to the seamless operation and strategic direction of an organization. This individual will go beyond the traditional scope of executive assistance, serving as a key orchestrator of business activities and strategies. The ideal candidate will adeptly coordinate various organizational facets, ensuring they function harmoniously to achieve our overarching goals.
This role requires a unique blend of astute leadership skills and meticulous problem-solving abilities. If you possess the capability to guide an organization through its daily complexities with strategic acumen and a detail-oriented approach, we invite you to apply for this position.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with senior executives to develop and prioritize key strategic business initiatives.
- Manage the chief executive’s schedule, coordinating efficient time management and essential travel arrangements.
- Provide expert guidance to department heads to enhance team efficiency.
- Oversee the planning and execution of purposeful meetings.
- Establish key performance indicators to assess team effectiveness.
- Support the conversion of ideas into results, monitoring development and progress.
- Represent the chief executive in responding to inquiries.
- Lead strategic business projects from inception to completion.
- Identify and resolve issues within business operations.
- Analyze company operations for senior leadership.
- Assess risks in business decision-making processes.
- Manage and complete special projects with strategic oversight.
- Conduct well-organized, results-oriented meetings and workshops.
- Suggest improvements across organizational aspects with actionable steps.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a strategic or executive support role, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with a proven track record of managing executive schedules and coordinating complex projects.
- Strong leadership and advisory skills to effectively guide department heads and teams.
- Proficiency in analyzing business operations and making data-driven recommendations.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent executive leadership in various contexts.
- Fully fluent in English.
- Ability to commit long-term and full-time.
- Ability to work U.S. business hours (Pacific Time, Central Time, or Eastern Time).
Other Qualities We Look For:
- Tech savvy
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Keen attention to detail and adaptability
- Goal-driven and proactive mindset
- Professional demeanor
What We Offer:
- Best salaries in the industry
- Permanent ability to work from anywhere in the world
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Warm and friendly company culture
- Full benefits
Benefits at Persona:
- Health insurance subsidy
- Unlimited paid time off (paid sick and vacation leaves)
- Annual bonuses based on performance
- Monthly tech allowance
- Opportunity to be paid in your currency of choice
- Others depending on seniority