Chief of Staff - CEO/Founder

Why project44?     At project44 we’re on a mission - to make supply chains work. project44 optimizes the movement of products globally, delivering better resiliency, sustainability, and value for our customers. As the supply chain connective tissue, we operate the most trusted end-to-end visibility platform that tracks more than 1 billion shipments annually for the world’s leading brands. The undisputed leader in the market, project44 was named the Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant, #1 in FreightWaves’ FreightTech 25, and the Customer’s Choice in Gartner Peer Insights’ Voice of the Customer report. project44 is headquartered in Chicago with a diverse and fast-growing, global workforce. If you’re eager to be part of a winning team that works together to solve some of the most challenging supply chain challenges every day, let’s talk. Chief of Staff - CEO/Founder Job Description At project44, we’ve experienced a wonderful period of growth as the direct result of increased efficiency and productivity. To continue on this trajectory, we’re searching for a highly qualified chief of staff to support our CEO. From day one, the chief of staff will have an immediate impact on our growth and productivity, streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives between departments. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a business management role, with a special focus on executive-level advising and interdepartmental collaboration. Objectives of this Role Create leverage for the CEO by taking ownership of key company priorities and identifying and addressing any issues that may arise Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through successful execution under the guidance of senior leadership and departmental heads Filtering key information as it gets shared up through executive ranks while assisting and communicating with decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation Improve current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity Daily and Monthly Responsibilities Serve as liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning Monitor, evaluate and drive achievement of company goals and analyze areas for improvement where necessary Act as liaison between the CEO and external stakeholders, including Board members, investors, customers, partners, etc. Oversee daily operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, performing an array of administrative tasks from managing calendars, generating correspondence, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, planning and coordinating annual corporate meetings, and scheduling facilities Build and develop relationships with all employees for increased efficiency and effective responsiveness into existing operations, and help to define new operational strategies, working with CEO and executives on special projects Serve as a subject matter expert, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications Skills and Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration or similar field 7+ years in a business or executive management role Proven experience organizing and directing multiple teams and departments Excellent communicator in written and verbal form Extremely versatile, dedicated to efficient productivity Experience planning and leading strategic initiatives Preferred Qualifications Experience with data analysis Experience with budget management Consulting experience with a focus on operations management Proven success in a project coordination role Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions Strong project reporting skills, with a focus on interdepartmental communication Diversity & Inclusion We're designing the future of how the world moves and is connected through trade and global supply chains. We can only deliver a truly world-class product and experience if our teams are as diverse and unique communities we are building for. So it's up to us to create a company where anyone can bring their authentic self to work everyday. We're constantly working to improve, and we accept our responsibility to elevate the voices left in the margins. It's on every one of us. Our focus on inclusion manifests in the way we hire, the customers we serve, and the regions we prioritize. We're building a company that every one of us at project44 is proud to work for: a company that celebrates you for being you. We pride ourselves on celebrating everyone — project44 is an equal opportunity employer actively working on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where underrepresented groups can thrive. If you share our values and our passion for helping the way the world moves, we’d love to review your application! For any needed accommodations during the hiring process, please email recruiting@project44.com. Even if you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements. More about project44   Since 2014,  project44  has been transforming the way one of the largest, most important global industries does business. As transportation and logistics continues to evolve and customer expectations around delivery become more demanding, industry technology must rise to the occasion. In just a few short years, we’ve created a digital infrastructure that eliminates the inefficiencies caused by dated technology and manual processes. Our Advanced Visibility Platform is used by the world’s leading brands to track shipments, collaborate with supply chain partners, drive operational efficiencies, and create outstanding customer experiences.