Chief of Staff

About Blue Current

Blue Current is a manufacturer of Solid-state batteries based in Hayward, California. The company strives to provide engineers and designers with the highest performance and safest battery storage for the future energy economy including electric vehicles, consumer, medical and IoT devices. Blue Current leads with science, data and thoughtful IP across the full battery solution stack. Our team is diverse with deep research, implementation, and go-to-market experience. Our facility is located on San Francisco Bay with thousands of acres of wildlife preserve and miles of trails for recreation.

Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff is a senior position responsible for managing and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the executive team, providing strategic advice, and ensuring efficient execution of high-priority initiatives. This person will work closely with the CEO and other senior leaders to streamline communication, manage key projects, and drive the organization's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to define organizational goals and strategies.

• Assist in the development and execution of the company's long-term vision and operational plans.

• Manage and prioritize the CEO's agenda, ensuring that key business priorities are addressed.

• Operational Efficiency:

• Drive cross-functional coordination and alignment across departments to ensure consistent execution of company initiatives.

• Identify inefficiencies or gaps in organizational processes and propose improvements.

• Lead operational meetings, track key action items, and ensure timely follow-ups and execution.

• Executive Support:

• Act as a key advisor and confidant to the CEO, providing insights, recommendations, and feedback on various business matters.

• Manage communication flow to and from the executive office, filtering information for strategic relevance.

• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports for executive meetings and external engagements.

• Project Management:

• Oversee and manage special projects and high-impact initiatives from inception to completion.

• Ensure key initiatives are on track, on budget, and aligned with the company's strategic goals.

• Drive the implementation of new policies, procedures, and programs as directed by the CEO.

• Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employees, board members, investors, and partners.

• Represent the CEO in meetings and at events as needed.

• Crisis Management & Problem Solving:

• Anticipate and mitigate risks, manage crises, and address operational challenges as they arise.

• Act as the point of contact for resolving urgent or high-priority issues impacting the executive office or organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, preferably in a fast-paced or high-growth environment.
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional teams and complex projects.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to analyze complex data to support strategic decision-making.
• Experience working closely with executive teams, providing both operational and strategic support.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.

Key Skills:

• Leadership & Team Management
• Strategic Thinking & Execution
• Project Management
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) – thinking on their feet and grace under pressure
• Time Management & Prioritization

Blue Current is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and embraces diversity. We believe that our team is strengthened through hiring and retaining employees with diverse backgrounds, skill sets, ideas, and perspectives. We make hiring decisions based on merit and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex or gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran, disability status or any other protected category in accordance with applicable law.