Chief of Staff, Global Operations

TL;DR

Chief of Staff, Global Operations (Strategy and Governance): Supporting the COO in building operating rhythms, governance structures, and execution discipline across a global operations portfolio with an accent on strategic prioritization, executive communications, and cross-functional delivery. Focus on turning ambiguity into clear decisions, coordinating enterprise initiatives, and improving productivity through thoughtful use of technology and AI.

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia, or an approved East Coast location in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida.

Salary: $175,000–$200,000 per year for US national locations in VA, NC, GA, and FL, plus eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global organization focused on investment excellence, professional growth, ethical standards, and better financial markets.

What you will do

• Partner with the COO on priorities, decision-making, executive communications, and follow-through across Global Operations.
• Build and manage governance cadences, monthly business reviews, agendas, action tracking, and accountability mechanisms.
• Develop a prioritized Global Operations roadmap with clear ownership, structure, and momentum.
• Lead or support strategic and cross-functional initiatives involving program management, transformation, service delivery, facilities, real estate, and event management.
• Prepare executive-ready materials for leadership forums, governance discussions, board-related activity, and organizational communications.
• Use technology and AI to improve productivity, analysis, and communication while maintaining human judgement and quality control.

Requirements

• Experience in strategy, operations, program or portfolio environments, enterprise transformation, consulting, business management, or a Chief of Staff-style role.
• Direct experience supporting senior executives through briefings, presentations, decision materials, or strategic updates.
• Experience shaping cross-functional initiatives, governance forums, operating rhythms, or enterprise priorities.
• Strong structured thinking, analytical judgement, executive communication, presentation, and writing skills.
• Maturity, discretion, attention to detail, and sound judgement when handling confidential information.
• Ability to influence without authority and build trust across teams with different priorities and working styles.

Nice to have

• Experience in financial services, education, EdTech, professional services, or another business-facing environment.
• Exposure to portfolio management, operational excellence, Lean Six Sigma, agile, quality, product, technology, or enterprise transformation.
• Experience supporting boards, executive committees, or senior governance forums.
• MBA or an equivalent advanced business qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• High-trust, high-visibility partnership with the Chief Operating Officer.
• Enterprise-wide exposure across transformation, service delivery, facilities, events, leadership forums, and strategic initiatives.
• Health coverage, generous time off, competitive retirement plans, flexible work options, and wellbeing and development programs.
• 12% employer contribution to a 401(k) or pension plan and a comprehensive medical benefits package.