Chief of Staff, AI & Strategic Initiatives

About Human Agency

Human Agency offers full-service business solutions to partners and the organizations we create. We are a team of problem solvers driven by purpose and commitment to the free exercise of our and our partners’ human agency.

The Role

Human Agency is seeking a Chief of Staff, AI & Strategic Initiatives to serve as a strategic force multiplier to the Founder and executive team. This role is designed for a highly resourceful, adaptable, and technically adept leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. You will drive execution across AI-driven initiatives, identify and capitalize on new business opportunities, and ensure operational excellence across the organization.

This is not a passive support role—it is a thought partner position that requires a bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of AI Solutions, enterprise technology, and business strategy, with a proven ability to drive high-impact projects from inception to execution.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Business Acceleration

• Act as an extension of the Founder, driving strategic priorities and ensuring high-impact execution across the company’s AI Solutions practice.
• Identify new opportunities for AI-driven solutions, partnerships, and business development, bringing a structured, data-driven approach to assessing market opportunities.
• Develop and implement frameworks for scalable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic decision-making.
• Translate high-level objectives into concrete action plans, ensuring alignment across leadership and execution teams.

Execution & AI Solutions Delivery

• Lead high-priority AI-focused initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of AI capabilities into client engagements and internal operations.
• Act as a bridge between AI, business strategy, and execution, ensuring projects are delivered with technical rigor and business impact.
• Manage multiple ad hoc technical and strategic projects, balancing execution speed with high-quality outcomes.

C-Suite & Operational Oversight

• Manage up—be the wrangler of the Founder and C-suite, ensuring execution at the highest levels of performance.
• Own and oversee executive-level operations, including scheduling, travel, investor relations, and board communications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration between AI, sales, product, and operations teams to streamline execution.
• Optimize executive workflows, leveraging AI and automation to enhance productivity and decision-making.

Technical & Market Intelligence

• Conduct deep-dive research on AI industry trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging technologies, distilling insights for leadership.
• Monitor the AI regulatory landscape and ethical considerations, ensuring compliance and forward-thinking strategies.
• Lead strategic partnerships and vendor evaluations for AI-driven tools and enterprise solutions.

Process & Performance Optimization

• Identify inefficiencies and build scalable, tech-enabled solutions to improve operational velocity and team productivity.
• Implement best practices for AI adoption, strategic planning, and process automation.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPIs to track progress on strategic initiatives.

Who You Are

• Entrepreneurial & Resourceful: You anticipate needs, find solutions, and make things happen without waiting for direction.
• Highly Technical & Strategic: You understand AI, business strategy, and how to bridge the two for real-world impact.
• Bias for Action: You operate with urgency, delivering results in high-pressure, ambiguous environments.
• Problem-Solving Expert: You bring structure to chaos, making high-stakes decisions with limited information.
• Client & Partner-Focused: You know how to engage executives, investors, and clients to drive deals and partnerships.
• Operationally Excellent: You thrive in execution—building scalable systems, processes, and high-performance cultures.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years in a strategic, operational, or busin