Chief of Staff, New Products

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with product leadership to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for new product lines
• Lead cross-functional project management for 0-to-1 product initiatives
• Drive quarterly and annual planning processes for the new products organization
• Synthesize market research, competitive analysis, and customer feedback into actionable insights

• Establish and optimize processes for product development, launch, and iteration
• Coordinate between product, engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams
• Manage executive communications, board reporting, and stakeholder updates
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by leadership

• Support hiring and onboarding for the new products team
• Foster collaboration and alignment across distributed teams
• Drive culture of experimentation, learning, and rapid iteration
• Mentor and develop junior team members

• Monitor and analyze product metrics, user feedback, and market trends
• Prepare executive briefings and decision-making materials
• Conduct competitive analysis and market opportunity assessments
• Support fundraising efforts and investor relations as needed

What You'll Bring

• 4-7 years of experience in product management, strategy consulting, or operations roles
• Previous experience at high-growth tech companies (Series A-C preferred)
• Track record of launching new products or leading 0-to-1 initiatives
• Experience working directly with C-level executives and board members

• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Notion, Slack, Figma, analytics platforms)
• Experience with agile development methodologies

• Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort in ambiguous environments
• High emotional intelligence and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Strong bias toward action and results-oriented approach
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-changing startup conditions
• Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence without authority

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree in business, engineering, or related field
• Experience in B2B SaaS or consumer technology products
• Previous startup experience, particularly in early-stage companies
• Technical background or ability to work closely with engineering teams
• Experience with product analytics tools (Mixpanel, Amplitude, etc.)

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ($140,000 - $180,000 based on experience)
• Significant equity package with high upside potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Unlimited PTO and flexible work arrangements

• Direct exposure to executive decision-making and company strategy
• Opportunity to shape product direction at a rapidly scaling company
• Access to professional development budget and conference attendance
• Mentorship from experienced product and business leaders

• Mission-driven team passionate about solving real customer problems
• Collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture
• Modern office space with all the startup perks
• Regular team events and company offsites

Application Process

1. Your experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a startup environment
2. A specific example of how you've driven a product from concept to launch
3. Why you're excited about this role and our company's mission