Chief of Staff

Job Description

Job Description

Chief of Staff

Location: Detroit, MI- Onsite

Type: Full-time

Security Clearance: No clearance required, must be clearable.

Job Description

The Chief of Staff is a senior strategic leader and trusted advisor to the CEO, responsible for accelerating execution, driving enterprise alignment, and ensuring organizational priorities translate into measurable outcomes. This role operates at the intersection of strategy, operations, leadership, and governance , acting as a force multiplier for the executive office. The ideal candidate has deep business judgment, exceptional executive presence, and the ability to operate seamlessly across strategy formulation and hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Strategy & Execution
  • Translate CEO and Board-level strategy into executable plans across business units.
  • Own enterprise-level priorities, Objectives and Key Results ( OKRs), operating rhythms, and performance tracking.
  • Drive cross-functional initiatives with executive visibility and business impact.
  • Identify risks, dependencies, and execution gaps; proactively resolve roadblocks.
• Executive Advisory & Decision Support
  • Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO on strategic, financial, and organizational decisions.
  • Prepare CEO for Board meetings, investor discussions, regulatory reviews, and key external engagements.
  • Synthesize complex information into executive-level insights and recommendations.
  • Represent the CEO internally and externally when delegated.
• Operating Cadence & Governance
  • Design and lead executive operating models, decision forums, and leadership cadences.
  • Ensure accountability across leadership teams through disciplined follow-up and execution.
  • Align organizational structure, incentives, and processes with strategic objectives.
  • Drive governance for major initiatives, including transformations and integrations.
• Organizational Effectiveness
  • Partner with HR and executives on leadership effectiveness, succession planning, and talent strategy.
  • Support change management efforts during periods of growth, restructuring, or transformation.
  • Reinforce culture, values, and leadership standards across the organization.
• Special Initiatives & CEO Office Leadership
  • Lead high-impact initiatives such as M&A integration, market expansion, turnaround efforts, or digital transformation.
  • Conduct scenario planning, financial modeling, and competitive analysis as needed.
  • Oversee CEO Office priorities, communications, and confidential matters with discretion.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred.
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in:
  • Management consulting, strategy, operations, or executive leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience partnering directly with C-suite leaders and Boards.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives at scale.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to think several moves ahead and connect decisions to enterprise impact.
• Brings discipline, structure, and follow-through to ambiguous environments.
• Trusted by senior leaders; drives results through credibility and alignment.
• Handles sensitive matters with confidentiality and maturity.
• Comfortable in Boardrooms, investor settings, and high-stakes environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Eccalon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.