Chief of Staff

Job Description

Hi there!

We are Semrush, a global IT company developing our own product – a platform for digital marketers. New stars are born here, so don’t miss your chance.

The Chief of Staff (CoS)

The Chief of Staff (CoS) will work closely with the CEO and executive team to oversee strategic initiatives, report progress, and ensure alignment across departments based on agreements and other processes and tools. This role requires a high level of organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, providing pivotal support to streamline the CEO’s workload related to executive performance and alignment tracking. This role reports to the CHRO.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Strategic Alignment & Operational Efficiency

• Design and implement a strategic alignment process to enhance the CEO’s efficiency and effectiveness in tracking executive performance and alignment
• Achieve a clear understanding of the big-picture strategic alignment and streamline the CEO’s workload related to executive performance tracking
• Achieve a significant reduction in operational bottlenecks
• Ensure the process operates seamlessly without requiring direct intervention from the CEO
• Enhance transparency and provide actionable insights that improve overall strategic alignment and operational efficiency

Tasks in the role

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Partner with the CEO to define and prioritize business goals
• Ensure timely sharing of these goals top-to-down
• Track and report progress on strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Strong understanding of performance metrics and KPI tracking

Design and Implementation

• Develop a strategic alignment process to enhance CEO efficiency in tracking executive performance
• Create a framework for monitoring and reporting on strategic goals and performance metrics

Operational Oversight:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure essential project/process alignment and timely completion
• Monitor key divisional business metrics and prepare reports for the CEO and executive team
• Experience in process improvement and optimization techniques (i.e., Lean, Six Sigma)

Communication and Coordination:

• Expertise in preparing executive-level documents, briefing materials, and presentations
• Strong writing skills for drafting reports, memos, and communications

Requirements

Who we are looking for

• BS, Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field. MS or MBA preferred with a focus on business strategy, operations, or organizational development
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in strategic roles, such as Chief of Staff, VP of Operations, or Strategic Planning
• Proven experience working directly with C-suite executives, especially the CEO, to drive strategic initiatives
• Strong background in managing complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
• Experience in overseeing and optimizing operational processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Experience in performance management, including setting KPIs, tracking progress, and reporting outcomes
• Proven track record of preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and briefing materials
• Ability to work closely with and influence senior leadership
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships across departments
• Ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics and foster collaboration
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions
• Analytical mindset to assess situations, identify issues, and develop effective strategies
• Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively to meet the demands of the CEO and executive team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges
• You share our common values: Trust, because we prefer to speak up and be our true selves; Sense of Ownership, because it’s not worth wasting time on something you don’t believe in; and enthusiasm for Constant Changes, because we are always looking to make things better

A Bit About The Team

You can get to know the team better at one of the interviews, but some brief information about future colleagues will be useful now.

We will try to create all the right conditions for you to work and rest comfortably

Work Arrangements

• Work format Choice: It’s up to you to decide what work format works best for you. You can #wfo, #wfh, or mix both.

For US:

• Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans
• Dependent Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with flexible ways to save and fully vested employer match up to 4%
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Corporate Events
• Snacks, coffee, tea

For EU:

• Flexible working day start
• Unlimited PTO
• Hobby benefit
• Breakfast, snacks, and coffee at the office
• Corporate events
• Training, courses, conferences
• Gifts for employees

Finally, a Little More About Our Company

Semrush is a leading online visibility management SaaS platform that enables businesses globally to run search engine optimization, pay-per-click, content, social media and competitive research campaigns and get measurable results from online marketing.

We’ve been developing our product for 16 years and have been awarded G2s Top 100 Software Products, Global and US Search Awards 2021, Great Place to Work Certification, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and many more. In March 2021 Semrush went public and started trading on the NYSE with the SEMR ticker.

10,000,000+ users in America, Europe, Asia, and Australia have already tried Semrush, and over 1,000 people around the world are working on its development. The Semrush team is constantly growing.

Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!

Semrush is an equal opportunity employer.