Chief of Staff - Chief Strategy Officer

• Act as a high-leverage surrogate for the CSO, attending key meetings and customer discussions on her behalf when she requires added executive coverage.
• Partner closely with the CSO as a strategic sounding board, leveraging data and sharp business instincts to simplify complex problems and keep executive focus on high-impact priorities.
• Translate high-level strategic vision, enterprise narratives, and complex technical data into executive and client-ready slide decks and comprehensive prep materials for high-stakes meetings. Draft strategic documents, internal communications, and executive social media posts on behalf of the CSO to drive thought leadership.
• Help articulate the Strategy org’s impact internally across Cloudflare and externally in high-profile industry forums, while leading strategy retrospectives and All-Hands presentations.
• Help move complex, high-impact projects forward across the Strategy org. Monitor progress and timelines, follow up on critical action items across teams, and prepare executive updates to ensure alignment and execution.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Product Management, Sales, and Marketing teams to understand our core product suite, navigate technical dependencies, and align cross-functional execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of combined experience across Investment Banking or Management Consulting and Big Tech, holding roles such as Technical Assistant, Product Manager, Business Development, Chief of Staff or similar.
• Deep technical foundation with the ability to quickly grasp and translate complex technical concepts and products, effectively collaborating with engineering and technical product leaders.
• Exceptional written and verbal skills; proven ability to write across multiple formats.
• Proven track record of stepping into high-stakes meetings on behalf of executives, building instant credibility with C-suite stakeholders, enterprise customers, and board members.
• Naturally curious problem solver who thrives on unraveling ambiguous technical and business challenges, distilling them into clear choices and actionable plans.
• AI-native mindset with a genuine enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools, agentic workflows, and automation to streamline executive operations and drive team efficiency.
• Ability and willingness to travel 30–50% for customer meetings, industry conferences, and regional team syncs.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates a strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-ready materials while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Proven experience in high-stakes environments, driving strategic initiatives, and leveraging AI tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 10+ Years Experience in Investment Banking or Management Consulting
• Exceptional Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• Proven Track Record in High-Stakes Meetings
• Deep Technical Foundation and Collaboration with Engineering
• AI-Native Mindset and Enthusiasm for Automation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Strategic Document Drafting
• Complex Problem Solving
• Executive Presentation Preparation
• Technical Concept Translation
• Project Monitoring and Execution

Soft Skills

• Curiosity
• Credibility Building
• Collaboration

Industry Keywords

• C-Suite Engagement
• High-Impact Projects
• Cross-Functional Execution
• Thought Leadership
• Cloudflare

Tools & Technologies

• AI Tools
• Automation Workflows