Chief of Staff @ Leading AdTech Company

Position: Chief of Staff

Location: Remote (US or European time zones preferred)

Salary: $150k - $175k

Our client is a global advertising technology company with a 25-year track record of innovation. With 400+ team members distributed across the globe, they are pioneering a different way of working - one that emphasizes self-organizing teams, minimal hierarchy, and maximum impact.

Their unique approach has resulted in exceptional team retention, with an average tenure of 8.1 years - a testament to their distinctive culture and work environment.

Position Overview:

They are seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief of Staff to help drive organizational innovation and transformation initiatives. This role is fundamentally different from traditional Chief of Staff positions - rather than operating within a hierarchical structure, the individual will work collaboratively across self-organizing teams to implement positive change and drive key initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Head of Company to conceptualize and execute organizational transformation initiatives

• Drive cross-functional projects that enhance how their teams work together, communicate, and deliver results

• Lead change management efforts by building relationships and influencing without traditional authority

• Develop and document clear, compelling communications to articulate strategic initiatives and gather buy-in

• Help design and implement innovative organizational processes that promote self-organization and accountability

• Work directly with teams across multiple time zones to understand challenges and implement solutions

• Take ownership of complex, ambiguous projects and drive them to completion through hands-on execution

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience, ideally including management consulting background at firms like McKinsey, Bain, or BCG

• Track record of leading organizational change initiatives through influence rather than authority

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to build trust and relationships at all levels

• Strategic thinking balanced with strong execution capabilities and hands-on approach

• Self-motivated with ability to operate independently in ambiguous situations

• Strong analytical capabilities

• Hunger to learn and ability to learn on their own

• Experience working in distributed/remote environments preferred

• High degree of discretion and excellent judgment

• Comfort with and enthusiasm for challenging traditional organizational structures

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Is energized by organizational innovation and transformation

• Thrives in environments without traditional hierarchy

• Values impact over titles

• Enjoys hands-on execution as much as strategic thinking

• Is passionate about building trust-based relationships to drive change

• Wants to help pioneer new ways of working in a successful, established company

What They Offer:

• Compensation: Base salary of $150k - $175k

• Comprehensive Benefits (varies by country)

• Unique Perks:

  • Twice-yearly week-long company summits at all-inclusive resorts worldwide

  • Every 4-5 years: 4-5 weeks paid transformational leave

  • Every 5 years: Additional paid week off for the individual and their family to celebrate their tenure

• Work-Life Integration:

  • Flexible hours to accommodate global collaboration

  • True work-from-anywhere policy (US or European time zones preferred)

  • Focus on outcomes rather than hours worked

  • Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Their Unique Environment

• Remote-first, globally distributed team

• Flat organizational structure with emphasis on self-organizing teams

• No traditional titles or hierarchical reporting relationships

• Focus on outcomes and impact rather than positions or status

• Strong emphasis on written communication and documentation