Chief Of Staff at Pula

What you will be doing:

• You will be a partner to the CEOs in driving Pula's short, medium and long-term strategic and operational goals thereby enabling the management team to deliver on expected results.
• Your job is to make the most of the CEOs time and effort. You will manage their schedule, helping to decide priorities and making sure things happen and are followed through to completion. With a thorough understanding of what we're trying to accomplish, you'll plan and manage complex trips to interesting places in a way that anticipates needs and furthers the mission. You'll be part of conversations with a wide range of government officials, investors, social entrepreneurs, funders, thinkers, and doers of various stripes who meet and collaborate with the CEOs. Your main mission is to meet the needs of the CEOs, but sometimes you'll work with others on the team to help pull together and coordinate various events and side projects.
• This is a chance to be at the center of a thriving network of people working to make a difference in the world. The job would be a great fit for someone eager to excel in an executive support role in return for the opportunity to learn about – and play an important role in – the world of social entrepreneurs and high impact start-up

Who you are:

• Your background is only a bonus to what we are looking for. If you have a knack for helping leaders achieve sharp gains in productivity and impact, commitment to our mission and embrace a constantly changing portfolio of projects, then you will excel at this role!

And in this particular job, you need to be:

• Visionary Leader: Ability to articulate and execute a compelling vision for the organization's future.
• Strategic Thinker: Capacity to develop and implement strategic plans that align with Pula's goals and values.
• Collaborative Spirit: Willingness to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive collective success.
• Empathetic Communicator: Skill in communicating with empathy and understanding to foster positive relationships and resolve conflicts.
• Analytical Mindset: Capability to analyze complex situations and data to inform decision-making and drive performance improvements.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and lead effectively in dynamic environments.
• Integrity: Commitment to upholding ethical standards and acting with honesty, transparency, and integrity in all endeavors.
• Results-oriented: Focus on achieving tangible results and driving measurable outcomes that contribute to Pula's success.
• Resilience: Ability to navigate challenges and setbacks with resilience, maintaining focus and determination to overcome obstacles.
• Continuous Learner: Willingness to seek new knowledge, learn from experiences, and continuously grow both personally and professionally.
• As Chief of Staff, you will be at the heart of our organization, serving as a strategic partner to our leadership team. Your role will be multifaceted, encompassing elements of project management, operational excellence, and executive support. You'll be the right hand to our CEO, helping to shape and execute our strategic vision while ensuring alignment across all departments.
• But your impact won't stop there. At Pula, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and growth. As Chief of Staff, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of belonging and empowerment within our organization. You'll champion diversity initiatives, mentorship programs, and leadership development opportunities to ensure that every member of our team has the chance to thrive and succeed.
• But perhaps most importantly, you'll be a catalyst for change. You'll challenge the status quo, push boundaries, and drive us to new heights of excellence. Your passion, drive, and relentless pursuit of greatness will inspire those around you to do the same, creating a ripple effect of positive change that will be felt throughout our organization and beyond.

Basic Responsibilities

• Leverage your business background to design and implement strong systems, processes and company rituals that will drive performance and collaboration throughout the organization.
• Lead Pula's operational cadence, including Monthly Townhalls meetings, Senior Management Meeting Team Weekly, and Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Manage the CEO's time closely to ensure it is spent on the top priorities for the company. This could include weekly calendar audits and a daily standup to sync on priorities.
• Partner with key stakeholders across product, marketing, sales, and customer experience to drive product and business strategy by synthesizing insights and setting actionable plans.
• Act as an extension of the CEOs and funnel appropriate information across the leadership team by exercising both exceptional relationship building skills as well as excellent discretion and judgment.
• Act as a gatekeeper, seek to help the CEOs optimize their time by working closely with other expense work with firm members and teams across Pula to leaders to drive strategy implementation.
• Run leadership meetings and off sites, and ensure that relevant information is disseminated appropriately across the company.