Chief of Staff

The role

The Chief of Staff partners with the CEO and executive leadership to drive corporate strategy and operationalize it across the company. This role works across Product, Growth, Engineering, Operations, Government Affairs, and Finance to improve decision-making and monitor key performance indicators.

What you will do

• Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and executive leadership team
• Assess market opportunities for potential new investments and growth initiatives
• Pull data from various sources to support insights and recommendations
• Lead the annual strategy process
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans
• Gather and synthesize operational data and performance metrics
• Contribute to Finance's Monthly Operating Review
• Own the ELT meeting cadence including agenda setting and follow-up tracking
• Partner with the CEO to structure recurring leadership rhythms
• Prepare for strategic reviews, Board meetings, and other key engagements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in strategy consulting, business operations, or product management in technology companies of comparable size and complexity
• Experience working with and presenting to C-level executives and Boards of Directors
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience applying AI tools (e.g., Claude, Claude Code) to data analytics, reporting, and productivity
• Demonstrated ability to move fluidly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential and sensitive information

Nice to have

• graduate degree

About the company

Hayden AI uses computer vision to transform how transit systems and government agencies address real-world challenges. Their mobile perception system helps clients accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.