Introduction
Are you searching for an opportunity to play a key role in driving the dramatic growth of a highly successful software company?
At Poppulo, we’re working on what’s next in communications and workplace technology. As a pioneer in this industry, we understand that meaningfully reaching every employee is hard. And so is managing office space in a hybrid world. And so is improving the customer and guest experience. We exist to make each of these things easier. We exist to bring harmony to our customers.
And we do that at enterprise scale. Our omnichannel employee communications, customer communications, and workplace experience platform is trusted by over 6,000 organizations today, reaching more than 35M employees and delivering content to 500,000+ digital signs.
We know there’s no such thing as a “perfect" candidate - we’re all a work in progress and are growing new skills and capabilities all the time. We encourage you to apply for a position with Poppulo even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements. We believe in fostering an environment where there is a diversity of perspectives, in hopes that we can all thrive.
The Opportunity
The Chief of Staff is a vital role within our organization, reporting directly to the CEO, this position assumes leadership in coordinating and organizing the operations of the executive leadership team (ELT) and driving actions that enhance business value and increase productivity. The Chief of Staff also leads the strategic Project Management Office (PMO) function, acts as a liaison for the board, ensures seamless coordination of strategic messaging among the ELT, CEO, and plays a key role in defining the annual strategic planning process. In addition, the Chief of Staff conducts deep dives into complex information, anticipates potential problems, and offers strategic advice to support the CEO in their decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- ELT Operations: Organize weekly ELT agenda, weekly business operations meeting and quarterly offsite by coordinating with functional leads to deliver strategic updates and drive actions following discussions.
- Define & coordinate quarterly and annual strategic planning, Operation Plan, and OKR process
- Complete strategic deep dives resulting in business transformation recommendations as needed
- Lead and collaborate on M&A initiatives; coordination, diligence & integration
- Lead the strategic PMO team focused on business transformation
- Act as the primary board liaison to schedule board meetings and coordinate board update materials
- Partner with Internal Communications to coordinate strategic messaging & communications at forums such as Town Hall
- Trusted confidante and strategic advisor to CEO, executive team
- Culture carrier: build transformative culture of operational excellence, curiosity, collaboration
Candidate Expertise Required:
- Understands the business across all functions with strong business acumen
- Successful track record within a fast paced, engaging, technology environment
- Experience working flexibly across a range of responsibilities, projects and programmes
- Ability to understand complex inputs and to distil critical information.
- Experience of PMO & cross-functional strategic programs
- Influential leader & excellent strategic communicator with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner
- Deep experience in business and operations analysis – metrics driven, highly quantitative and analytical
- Anticipates and averts problems, and has organizational and political intelligence
- Able to travel to quarterly ELT & board meetings in US, EU
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into insights
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in a related field, MBA, and experience of management consulting a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a strategic leadership role.
Why Us?
- An excellent workplace culture
- Competitive salary
- Company performance-related bonus
- Medical insurance
- Flexible working hours
- In-house soft skills training
Who We Are
We are a values-driven organization that encourages our employees to bring their authentic selves to work every day and empowers everyone to make a tangible impact on our products, clients, and culture. We offer a dynamic environment with driven, fun, and flexible individuals who thrive on challenge and responsibility. This is an opportunity to contribute to our culture and join a company that’s on the move.
We live the Poppulo values each day, as they are key to everything we do.
- Bring Your Best Self
We show up authentically, are self-aware and always strive to be better. - See it. Own it. Solve it.
We proactively innovate and solve for our customers and each other. We set an example with high standards for our work. We foster a culture of learning, acknowledging our successes and our failures. - Together We’re Better
We value and celebrate our diversity. We learn from others, respecting their expertise, and focus on building trust. That's what makes us a team.
Named a Great Place to Work in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, we are a fast-growing global technology company, with offices in Ireland, the US, and the UK.
Poppulo is an equal opportunity employer.
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