Chief of Staff
We are looking for an energetic and highly organized individual to serve as Chief of Staff to support our R&D team and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), who is a prominent figure in the field of cryptography. The role involves collaborating closely with the CTO to drive forward our ambitious crypto initiatives. As the primary support for the CTO, you will have a crucial role in ensuring operational efficiency, strategic alignment, and clear communication within the R&D team and throughout the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with the CTO to translate vision into actionable strategies that are in line with organizational goals. Responsibilities include managing the content and production of global R&D meetings.
Operational Excellence: Streamline processes, establish best practices, and optimize workflows to boost team productivity.
Project Management: Oversee key projects from start to finish, monitoring progress, managing timelines, and addressing risks. Experience with Jira is advantageous.
Stakeholder Management: Act as a bridge between the CTO and various stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and fostering strong relationships.
Research and Analysis: Conduct market research, analyze industry trends, and assess new technologies to identify opportunities for innovation.
Executive Support: Provide comprehensive support to the CTO, including managing calendars, preparing for meetings, and handling administrative tasks.
Strategic Initiatives: Lead special projects and strategic initiatives assigned by the CTO, fostering collaboration across teams and delivering results.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Strong project management skills with a proven track record of successfully executing complex initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Proficiency in multiple languages is a plus.
A strategic thinker with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities and navigate uncertainty in a fast-paced environment.
Enthusiasm and capacity to comprehend technical concepts and engage with technical professionals.
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally for conferences.
This position requires in-office work at our Zurich location three days per week.
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
The Internet Computer is a groundbreaking general-purpose blockchain developed and launched by the DFINITY Foundation. The technology aims to provide unlimited scalability and speed, supporting a wide range of applications including Web3 dApps, DeFi, NFTs, games, social media, and metaverse projects. The project was initiated in 2016 by Dominic Williams, a well-known entrepreneur and crypto expert, and has since garnered support from prominent entities in the crypto community.
All qualified candidates will be considered for this role without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.