Chief of Staff

We want people passionate about driving growth through strategy and cross-functional alignment.

DO has experienced a strong period of growth as a direct result of acquisitions, increased efficiency, and productivity. To continue this trajectory, we’re searching for a highly qualified individual to work closely with our executive team for our technical org. This person will have an immediate impact on our productivity by streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives to departments. You will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and manager, enabling the CTO to focus on high-priority tasks and contribute to the organization's long-range planning and vision.

This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
We are looking for a Technology Operations Manager. In this role, you will be a key leader, working directly with the CTO to drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and ensure the efficient execution of our technical projects. You will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and manager, enabling the CTO to focus on high-priority tasks and contribute to the organization's long-range planning and vision. This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What Will You Be Doing:

• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CTO to develop and execute the technical organization's strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives.
• Collaborate directly with functional leaders to develop, drive and deliver operational strategies that support business growth
• Budget Management: Assist in budget planning and management for the technical organization, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Technical Project Management: Oversee and manage key technical projects, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring timely completion.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments and leaders within the organization to ensure seamless execution of projects and initiatives.
• Executive Support: Act as the primary point of contact between the CTO and other stakeholders, including executives, partners, and external contacts.
• Policy and Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and implement best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Internal Strategic Communications: Develop and deliver clear and effective communications on behalf of the CTO
• Special Projects: Undertake special projects and initiatives as directed by the CTO, often requiring cross-functional collaboration and innovation.

What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:

• Proven experience in a technical leadership role, preferably within a technology-driven organization.
• Deep expertise in developing, presenting and overseeing financial budgets ensuring alignment with company goals, best practices and regulations in accounting and financial areas.
• Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project execution.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrate executive presence and experience managing high-touch relationships and highly visible and sensitive strategy and planning matters
• Experience scaling and optimizing business processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in relevant cloud and AI software and tools.
• Leadership and mentoring experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Master's degree preferred).

Why You’ll Like Working for DigitalOcean:

• We reward our employees. The base salary range for this position is based on relevant years of experience and skills. The salary range for this role is specific to candidates located within the U.S. and will vary for candidates outside the U.S.. Employees may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees including grants of equity upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging our teams and employees to continuously grow. We maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development through formalized mentorship and other internal programs. We provide all employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• We care about your well-being. In addition to cash and equity compensation, we also offer employees a competitive array of benefits. In the United States, these include health insurance, flexible vacation, retirement benefits, a generous parental leave program, and additional resources to support employees' overall well-being. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary in other countries due to local regulations and preferences.
• We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*This is a remote role

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