Chief of Staff to CEO - Strategic Initiatives

Originally posted 3 November 2026 by the employer.

About the role

The Chief of Staff to the CEO - Strategic Initiatives drives strategic priorities and complex cross-functional initiatives across engineering, operations, and commercial teams. The role supports technical execution and strategic alignment for 4D LiDAR sensors integrating silicon photonics technology.

What you'll do

• Lead high-priority technical, strategic, and operational initiatives for the CEO from ambiguity through execution and measurable results.
• Work across engineering, product, manufacturing, operations, and commercial sales teams to resolve blockers, align priorities, and drive decisions.
• Navigate sensitive customer, supplier, partner, and internal escalations; identify practical solutions and ensure accountability and follow-through.
• Analyze complex technical and business issues, anticipate risks, and provide concise recommendations to the CEO, CTO, and leadership team.
• Step in as a hands-on program leader when needed to deliver critical outcomes.

What you'll need

• 7+ years in program leadership, engineering, operations, or similarly execution-intensive roles, including hands-on OPM, EPM, or TPM experience.
• Strong technical foundation and experience delivering complex hardware programs from development through launch.
• B.S. degree in engineering or similar hands-on development experience.
• Experience in advanced hardware, sensing, LiDAR, robotics, autonomy, or data center/optical technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without authority, manage external stakeholders, and translate complexity into clear decisions.

Skills: Chief of Staff, EPM, OPM, LiDAR, hardware programs, operations

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