Chief of Staff to the CEO
Location: NYC preferred
About Standard Bots
At Standard Bots, we're revolutionizing real-world automation by making robotic systems accessible to everyone. Our AI-powered platform enables robots to tackle unprecedented challenges through an intuitive instruction interface, bringing the power of software automation to physical spaces.
About the Role
You will work directly with the CEO to increase execution speed and decision quality across the company. You will build and run the operating mechanisms that keep priorities clear, decisions documented, and follow-through consistent across leaders.
The CEO stays close to key decisions. You will succeed by creating structure, surfacing tradeoffs, and driving accountability without relying on formal authority.
How you’ll spend your time
50–60%: operating cadence + decision support (priorities, briefs, decision log, follow-through)
20–30%: 1–2 cross-functional projects at a time (rotating)
0–20%: board/fundraising ops (spikes during active cycles)
How you’ll operate
You own the mechanisms (cadence, agendas, pre-reads, decision logs, visibility).
What you’ll do
CEO leverage and decision support
Drive the CEO’s weekly cadence: priorities, agendas, meeting prep, and follow-through
Write concise meeting briefs with context, tradeoffs, a recommendation, and the decision needed
Maintain a decision log and commitment tracker across leadership, with owners, deadlines, and escalation triggers
Propose changes to the CEO’s calendar and time allocation to reflect the company’s true priorities
Operating rhythm and accountability
Drive planning and review routines (weekly execution review, monthly goals review, quarterly planning support), including agenda, pre-reads, action items, and closure
Spot execution drift early (unclear ownership, dependency risk, missed milestones) and intervene by clarifying owners, sequencing, and decisions needed
Make progress legible through lightweight reporting (dashboards, trackers, written updates) that reduces thrash
Coordinate cross-functional dependencies across Product, Engineering, GTM, Finance, and Ops and escalate conflicts with options
Strategy and cross-functional projects
Lead 1–2 high-impact projects at a time that cut across functions
Turn ambiguous problems into executable plans with milestones, owners, risks, and decision points
Pressure-test plans by surfacing assumptions, constraints, and second-order effects
Drive delivery end-to-end, including stakeholder alignment and follow-through
Fundraising and board operations (when active)
Own the operating work behind board meetings, investor updates, and fundraising cycles
Coordinate diligence requests and internal inputs so the CEO can focus on high-leverage conversations
Maintain narrative and metric hygiene across materials and updates
Flag misalignment risks between internal plans and external commitments early
Analytical and technical work
Build analyses, models, and lightweight tools that support decisions and execution
Use spreadsheets, scripts, dashboards, and LLM tooling to move faster and see clearer
Evaluate and implement internal tools and workflows that improve coordination and throughput
What we’re looking for
Non-negotiables
Exceptionally organized and reliable; you consistently close loops and make progress visible
Strong judgment with incomplete information; you can propose a decision and explain why
Clear, concise communicator; you can synthesize complexity into a one-page brief or crisp update
Technical and analytical fluency; you can build real models, automation, and tooling when needed
Calm under pressure, high integrity, and deeply trustworthy
Experience
7+ years in roles like Chief of Staff, BizOps, program leadership, consulting, investing, or operating leadership
Track record working directly with senior executives and driving cross-functional outcomes
Startup or high-growth experience strongly preferred
Technical degree is a plus; demonstrated technical depth is more important
Role boundaries
This role focuses on operating cadence, decision support, and cross-functional delivery. It does not include personal admin support (travel booking, expenses, basic inbox triage).
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $220,000 to $330,000, depending on experience. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.
Compensation Range: $220K - $330K
