Chief of Staff to President

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The Chief of Staff to the President is a strategic thinker who will focus on global strategic priorities with the President and drive and execute work aligned with business needs. This individual will work in lockstep with the Senior Leadership team to articulate and execute overall revenue and business strategy across the North America, APAC and EMEA regions. 

In addition to being a thought partner to the President, this individual will at times become a delegate on her behalf. The remit includes exciting and varied challenges across strategy, planning, business development, operations and more. In addition, the Chief of Staff will be relied on to monitor industry trends, provide thought leadership and ensure the President is ahead of industry dynamics. 

The role requires that this individual owns the planning process for the Media organization as well as communications across the leadership team (which is matrixed). The Chief of Staff will ensure that decisions are made based on thoughtful analysis, that information arrives at the right point across the organization, and that strategic priorities are executed well. 

GumGum is looking for a Chief of Staff who is analytical while being able to roll up their sleeves and get the job done. It is paramount that the Chief of Staff be resourceful, a problem solver and collaborative with employees at all levels.

Position reports to President, Michelle Hulst.

What You'll Achieve

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Global President:
  • Work directly with the President to set the strategic direction and operational priorities of the company as well as the global Media Organization.
  • Conduct and lead data-driven analysis / synthesize market research to inform strategic decisions related to the business, with opportunities to present to the executive team
  • Provide insightful analysis, conduct thorough research, and offer well-supported recommendations on critical business decisions
  • Partner with the senior leadership team and leaders from the Media team to drive strategic planning
• Champion Strategic Initiatives:
  • Manage a variety of key projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organization goals and timely delivery 
  • Measure progress on company-wide projects to help drive to successful outcomes
  • Leverage internal data to create or validate sales strategies in fast growing verticals, product segments and other areas (e.g. mid-market sales).
  • Lead strategic initiatives within the media team such as leading pilot programs for new products, etc. (video, gaming etc.)
  • Work with leaders from the media team on goal management and tracking
• Act as a proxy for the President:
  • Advise key leaders on best practices for getting alignment on decisions
  • Build strong relationships with key players across the organization and externally; representing the President in meetings and communications 
  • Work hand in hand with the President’s executive assistant and ensure that the President’s time is spent wisely
• Anticipate challenges and solutions:
  • Monitor key industry trends across the adtech and marketing industry, identify potential obstacles, and proactively develop solutions to optimize the President’s effectiveness 
  • The Chief of Staff will be expected to be in the know and provide industry digest to the President and senior leaders on her team
  • Proactively manage workflow and delegate tasks; drive efficiency within the President’s office, assigning and  overseeing work for other team members
• Manage Content & Agendas:
  • Draft & maintain high-quality communications & materials; ensuring clarity, conciseness, and alignment with the president’s vision 
  • Create executive revenue dashboards, presentations and board materials as needed
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