Chief Of Staff To The CPO (SaaS)

TL;DR

Chief of Staff to the CPO (SaaS): Acting as a force multiplier for the product leadership team by managing the operating rhythm, strategic communications, and cross-functional alignment across Product, Engineering, and Design. Focus on driving high-impact leadership forums, translating complex priorities into actionable plans, and imposing structure on ambiguous organizational challenges.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco with an office-centric hybrid schedule (in-office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday).

Salary: $234,000 - $275,000

Company

Asana is a leading platform for human and AI collaboration, helping millions of teams achieve their goals through innovative project management technology.

What you will do

• Run the core operating rhythm for the Office of the CPO, including leadership meetings and R&D planning.
• Prepare executive-ready materials for board discussions, strategy reviews, and quarterly planning.
• Lead R&D All Hands program management and ensure coherent executive communications.
• Act as connective tissue across Product, Engineering, Design, and Data Science to surface misalignment and drive decisions.
• Plan leadership offsites to strengthen team culture and organizational alignment.
• Lead special projects and analyses that require high judgment and the ability to create structure in ambiguous situations.

Requirements

• Must be based in San Francisco and able to work from the office on a hybrid schedule.
• Strong track record in product, design, UX, product marketing, or operations in a fast-moving tech environment.
• Experience supporting senior product or R&D leaders and operating effectively with executives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex topics into clear narratives.
• Strong strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without being a bottleneck.
• High EQ, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information.

Nice to have

• Curiosity about AI tools and emerging technologies with a willingness to leverage them for productivity.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including base salary, equity, and benefits.
• Mental health, wellness, and fitness benefits.
• Career coaching and support.
• Inclusive family building benefits.
• Long-term savings or retirement plans.
• In-office culinary options.