Chief of Staff - Philippines

Role Overview and Job Description

As Chief of Staff, you are a lifelong learner with a bias for action. You will act as a critical bridge between the leader and their organization, ensuring clear communication, strategic oversight, and operational excellence. By managing priorities and supporting key initiatives, you’ll play a direct role in shaping the organization’s growth and long-term success.

At Athena, we empower and transform leaders and their organizations through world-class delegation. As Chief of Staff, you’re more than a right-hand—you’re the engine that powers the leader’s professional and personal success. By integrating strategic business management with seamless work-life integration, you’ll enable the leader to focus on what matters most.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Establish and maintain an operating cadence, ensuring strategic priorities and goals are clearly communicated and effectively executed.
• Vision to Action: Translate the CEO’s vision into actionable strategies, supporting decision-making with data-driven insights and operational foresight.
• Operational Excellence: Autonomously solve complex challenges, implement solutions, and facilitate timely decision-making to ensure organizational efficiency.
• Team & Stakeholder Collaboration: Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, Athena Executive Partners, and external stakeholders to enhance responsiveness and cross-functional alignment.
• High-Impact Initiatives: Lead the development and execution of high-priority projects, including early-stage ideas that drive future growth.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making: Ability to synthesize complex information and align day-to-day operations with long-term goals.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Experience influencing cross-functional teams and building trusted relationships across all levels.
• Operational Excellence: Proven track record of managing large-scale initiatives and streamlining workflows for maximum efficiency.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Exceptional skills in articulating strategies, engaging stakeholders, and fostering collaboration.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, demonstrating agility and resilience in the face of change.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-15+ years of experience in a strategic, operational, or leadership role within a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization.
• Strong business judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex scenarios for executive audiences.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with experience managing relationships across internal teams and external partners.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Experience reporting directly to C-suite executives or in client-facing leadership roles.
• Background in consulting, technology, or other fast-paced industries.

Location and Time Zones:

• All Chief of Staff positions are remote.
• Ability to work North American hours year-round.