Chief of Staff to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Chief of Staff to Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

About the Company

Popular grocery delivery app

Industry
Internet

Type
Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded
2012

Employees

Funding
$200+ million

Categories

• Retail
• Internet
• Business
• Food
• Groceries
• Grocery
• Local
• New York City
• Retail Industry
• Search Engines & Internet Portals
• Startups
• Delivery Service
• E-Commerce
• Shopping

Specialties

• grocery delivery and online grocery

Business Classifications

• B2C
• Marketplace
• E-Commerce
• Mobile

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to the CTO, a pivotal role that demands a Director-level professional with a strong technical background. The successful candidate will be the right hand to the CTO, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the seamless execution of key initiatives. This includes managing the preparation for a variety of internal meetings, acting as a strategic counsel to cross-functional partners, and contributing to strategic technical projects that have a significant impact on the company's technology and its four-sided marketplace. The role is central to amplifying the CTO's impact, fostering a culture of innovation, and translating the CTO's vision into tangible outcomes. Applicants for the Chief of Staff position should have a minimum of 8 years' experience working with technical teams, a degree in computer science or a related field, and a background in engineering. The role requires excellent technical writing skills, the ability to influence at all levels, and experience in managing business rhythms for a senior technical executive. The ideal candidate will be a team player, adept at project management, and capable of shifting between strategic and operational tasks with ease. Responsibilities also include designing and maintaining tools to coordinate the CTO's engagements, preparing technical briefings, and writing technical drafts of internal communications. The role is suited to individuals who are eager to work in a fast-paced, high-expectations environment and are committed to supporting a large organization of engineers.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Technology Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Engineering
• Information Technology