Chief of Staff Greater Toronto, Canada Area

The Company is seeking a Chief of Staff to play a pivotal role in the operational excellence of its AI organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the operating rhythm and planning, driving budget and headcount planning, and ensuring that major programs across research, modeling, product, delivery, and security are well-coordinated. This role demands a strategic and execution-focused individual with a deep understanding of AI/ML, capable of being the connective tissue between the Chief AI Officer's organization and the rest of the company. The Chief of Staff will also lead special projects and be the go-to person for cross-functional planning, making sure that the organization's commitments are realistic and its dependencies are visible. Applicants for the Chief of Staff position at the company should have a minimum of 12 years' of operating experience, with a significant portion of that time spent in an AI/ML organization. The ideal candidate will have a background in a Chief of Staff, business operations, or senior program-operations role, and must be adept at partnering with fast-paced, high-stakes teams. A strong technical foundation in AI is essential, as the role requires the ability to engage in technical discussions and understand the intricacies of AI model development and deployment. The Chief of Staff should be a master of both strategy and execution, able to balance long-term planning with the day-to-day demands of a dynamic, complex organization. Excellent communication skills, the ability to influence, and a calm, curious approach to ambiguity are also key attributes for this position.

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