About the job
Join Aleph Alpha and help shape the future of AI, driven by European values.
We are seeking a Chief of Staff to the Chief Research Officer (CRO) to serve as a vital partner and strategic facilitator within Aleph Alpha’s research and technology division. This influential role connects AI research, engineering, and product development, assisting the company in transforming groundbreaking innovations into scalable and impactful solutions.
Success in this role involves enhancing the CRO’s productivity, promoting cohesion among teams, and steering execution in an agile environment where advanced technology intersects with applied AI.
Your Responsibilities
Strategic and Operational Support to the CRO: Collaborate closely with the CRO on daily priorities, manage internal and external communications, and oversee strategic initiatives. Provide operational support by coordinating projects, influencing decisions, and ensuring transparency within the leadership team.
Enhance Organizational Performance and Scalability: Develop and implement frameworks and processes that enable both research and product teams to expand and function efficiently. Assist in organizational planning, recruitment, and performance evaluation systematically within the technology department.
Promote Cross-Functional Collaboration: Facilitate effective coordination among teams in technology (research, engineering, product) and across Aleph Alpha. Proactively identify challenges or misalignments and create systems that allow for quicker, well-informed decision-making.
Enhance Leadership Efficiency: Anticipate potential obstacles, structure problem-solving approaches, and assist the CRO and leadership team in prioritizing significant objectives. Act as a connector, harmonizing efforts across various functions to maintain focus on critical initiatives.
Promote Data-Driven Decision-Making: Collect insights and distill technical and operational data into concise narratives that steer strategic decisions, from resource management to technology investments and roadmap development.
Your Profile
Proven experience in strategy development, management consulting, or as a Chief of Staff / Operations leader in a dynamic, technology-oriented organization.
Outstanding organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a collaborative approach to work.
Deep understanding of AI research and technology.
