Chief Of Staff (Strategy & Operations)

TL;DR

Chief of Staff (Strategy & Operations): Serving as a strategic partner to the CEO to drive company strategy, operational execution, and cross-functional alignment. Focus on translating executive priorities into actionable plans, improving organizational efficiency, and ensuring accountability across all departments.

Location: Must be based in South Africa or Kenya. Working hours: Must align with U.S. Business Hours.

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm facilitating high-impact leadership placements for its clients.

What you will do

• Partner with the CEO to define and execute company strategy and translate priorities into actionable plans.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and special projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare executive briefings, board meeting materials, and performance reports.
• Improve internal systems, workflows, and operational procedures to increase scalability.
• Facilitate communication across leadership and departments to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Monitor KPIs and business metrics to provide visibility into organizational performance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Chief of Staff, Strategy, Business Operations, or Management Consulting roles.
• Proven track record of working directly with CEOs, founders, or executive leadership teams.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Asana, Monday.com, Notion) and business reporting platforms.
• Must be available to work during U.S. Business Hours.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Nice to have

• MBA or advanced business degree.
• Experience in high-growth startups, technology companies, or top-tier consulting firms.
• Background in supporting board-level reporting and organizational change initiatives.

Culture & Benefits

• High-visibility leadership role with significant impact on business growth.
• Opportunity to shape company strategy and operational discipline.
• Clear career progression path into executive roles like COO or VP of Operations.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by a 3–5 minute Spark Hire intro video.
• Client interview.