Bonterra

Chief of Staff to the CTO

Bonterra

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $190,000 - $200,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Bonterra exists to propel every doer of good to their peak impact.
  • We are seeking a highly capable, trusted Chief of Staff to partner directly with our Chief Technology Officer in leading a rapidly scaling R&D organization.
  • This role sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and technical delivery — with visibility into our most critical initiatives and the pace to match.
  • Serve as a right-hand advisor, supporting decision-making and ensuring priorities are translated into actionable plans.
  • Drive the execution of high-priority R&D initiatives, ensuring alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
  • Manage the planning, review, and reporting cycles for R&D, including quarterly business reviews, roadmap alignment, and sprint cadences.
  • Oversee cross-functional technical programs, from roadmap development to delivery tracking and risk management.
  • Partner with engineering and product leadership to bring AI-driven initiatives from concept to launch.
  • Monitor progress against OKRs and strategic goals, including AI adoption and delivery milestones.

Requirements

  • Experience: 8–10+ years in technology-driven environments, with at least 3 years in a senior strategic, operational, or technical program management role.
  • Proven experience in software, SaaS, or R&D organizations; familiarity with AI/ML projects a plus.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field; MBA or technical postgraduate degree preferred.
  • Technical Competence: Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile methodologies, and modern engineering tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, GitHub).
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts or a demonstrated commitment to developing expertise.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical execution with business objectives, and anticipate challenges before they arise.
  • Execution Excellence: Proven track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and to a high standard.
  • Communication & Influence: Exceptional written and verbal skills; able to build consensus across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Analytical Acumen: Strong ability to interpret data, assess trade-offs, and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Confidentiality & Trust: High integrity in handling sensitive information and navigating executive-level discussions.
  • Adaptability: Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-changing environment with evolving priorities.
  • Hands-on and proactive, with a willingness to step into operational details when necessary.
  • Deep intellectual curiosity, particularly around emerging technologies and AI.
  • Calm under pressure, with a solutions-oriented mindset.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined in follow-through.
  • Professional presence with the ability to build trust and credibility quickly.