Inspiren

Chief of Staff, Operations

Inspiren

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Colorado • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $200,000 - $250,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Partner closely with the COO to define, prioritize, and execute goals and initiatives.
  • Translate high-level strategy into actionable plans, milestones, and metrics.
  • Track progress against key initiatives and flag risks or gaps early.
  • Work alongside the CoS to the CEO to move strategic initiatives work forward.
  • Drive alignment across departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, HR, Product, Technology).
  • Lead cross-functional projects and special initiatives on behalf of the COO.
  • Facilitate decision-making by synthesizing data, perspectives, and trade-offs
  • Manage the COO’s operating cadence (OKRs, KPIs, business reviews, planning cycles).
  • Prepare executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and analyses.
  • Ensure follow-through on decisions made in leadership meetings
  • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, scalability, and clarity.
  • Support implementation of new processes, tools, or governance structures.
  • Promote best practices in execution, communication, and accountability

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, MBA or advanced degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or a similar role
  • Familiarity with OKRs, KPIs, and operational planning framework
  • Proven experience working closely with senior executives
  • Experience working in both large companies and start-ups a plus
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
  • Exceptional organization and attention to detail
  • Influencing skills without direct authority
  • Calm, reliable presence in high-pressure environment
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible PTO

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
operational planningOKRsKPIsdata synthesisproject managementstrategic initiativesbusiness analysisprocess improvementexecutive presentationsrisk management
Soft skills
organizational skillsattention to detailinfluencing skillsdecision-making facilitationadaptabilitycommunicationaccountabilitycalm under pressurecollaborationleadership
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAadvanced degree