Chief of Staff, AI & Strategic Initiatives

The Chief of Staff at Human Agency is a vital role responsible for driving strategic priorities, overseeing AI-focused initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across the organization. This position directly aids the Founder and executive team, translating high-level objectives into actionable plans, while also managing executive-level operations and facilitating cross-functional collaboration.

To apply for the Chief of Staff, AI & Strategic Initiatives role at Human Agency, candidates should have over 5 years of experience in strategic, operational, or business development roles. A background in AI, consulting, technology, or similar fields is preferred. Candidates should also demonstrate a proven ability to drive high-impact projects and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in leading high-priority AI initiatives, ensuring that AI capabilities are effectively integrated into both client projects and internal operations. This position serves as a bridge between AI, business strategy, and execution, focusing on delivering real-world impact through technical rigor.

Human Agency offers a collaborative remote work environment that values diversity and inclusion. The Chief of Staff will engage with a dynamic team of problem solvers and innovative thinkers in a fast-paced setting, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to significant AI-driven transformations.

In addition to being part of a cutting-edge organization focused on AI and innovation, Human Agency provides a flexible work schedule, the chance to work remotely from major tech hubs, and a commitment to equal opportunity employment. The role includes travel ranging from 10-30% based on strategic priorities.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects you've led that involved AI technology and its implementation into business strategies. Emphasize any metrics that showcase the success of these initiatives along with the frameworks you’ve developed for AI adoption.

Discuss your approach to prioritization, emphasizing tools and strategies you use for project management. Explain how you determine what tasks will drive the most significant impact based on timing and business objectives.

Share examples of past experiences where you've successfully facilitated collaboration between departments. Highlight communication tools and methods you utilize, and how you ensure alignment on project goals across teams.

Explain your techniques for staying informed, such as following industry publications, participating in AI forums, or attending relevant conferences. Illustrate how this knowledge has benefitted your previous roles.

Provide a specific scenario where you made a critical decision. Discuss the data you analyzed, the possible outcomes you considered, and the impacts of your decision. Emphasize your problem-solving process.

Highlight your understanding of operational excellence and give examples of how you've implemented systems and processes that optimize productivity and efficiency in previous roles.

Define success in terms of relationship building, understanding strategic priorities, and starting to implement systems for AI initiatives. Articulate how you’d evaluate progress on projects and collaboration within teams during this initial period.

Discuss your structured, data-driven approach to assessing market opportunities. Provide specific criteria or frameworks you’ve used to identify and evaluate potential business solutions.

Talk about the importance of communication, trust, and understanding their individual leadership styles. Describe how you ensure that their visions are aligned with operational execution.

Reflect on the complexities of balancing multiple roles—strategic leader, project manager, and liaison. Share how you’ve addressed these challenges in the past and what strategies you’ve found to be effective.