Open Source has taken over the world of software development. However, the largest trade off still persists, security. Companies spend an enormous amount of time and resources patching and fortifying open source software in order to ship with confidence & compliance.

Founded by the industry's leading experts on open source software, security and cloud native development, Chainguard has built the largest library of open source software that is secure by default. Customers including Snowflake, Canva, and HPE rely on Chainguard to build securely with open source software across the organization.

Chainguard is the safe source for open source.

About Us

We live and breathe our company values:

We are customer obsessed - Our true advantage is the strength of our relationships with customers through collaboration, empathy, and responsiveness. We establish trust as we educate, advocate, and listen to their needs. Our focus is on delivering solutions to our customers that create value and make their lives better.

We have a bias for intentional action - We're a start-up and we need to move fast. However we need to move fast through intentional action to make sure we're able to deliver quickly and efficiently on what is most impactful to our collective success. We prioritize, plan, try things, and fail fast. We think about how what we do impacts other teams and communicate our progress - owning the whole solution from start to finish. If we move fast enough, we can make two or three mistakes, learn, and correct them before competitors even make their first decision.

We don't take ourselves too seriously (but we do serious work) - Though we are solving an important problem which takes focus and a degree of seriousness, we don't take ourselves too seriously while we do. We laugh, have fun, embrace uniqueness, and enjoy the journey. Together.

We trust each other and assume good intentions - We hire great team members and trust them to do their work. We're transparent with data, news, and decisions - positive or negative - to empower team members to make well informed decisions. Showing up for each other fully means we celebrate each other's accomplishments as well as give compassionate direct feedback when needed. We always default to assuming good intentions.

The role in a nutshell:

The Chief of Staff will be the CEO's right-hand person, serving as a trusted advisor and overseeing critical initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in driving the CEO's agenda forward, ensuring smooth daily operations, and anticipating future needs. In essence, you'll be the conductor, orchestrating the flow of information, resources, and strategy to turn the CEO's vision into reality.

What you'll do:

Strategic Operator - Establish structure and efficient processes within the C-suite, keeping big-picture thinking grounded in reality. You'll be the go-to for crafting timelines, budgets, and ensuring alignment with the company's mission.
Facilitator - Take strategic plans and translate them into actionable steps, fostering an environment of innovation and calculated risk-taking. As the champion for business priorities, you'll hold teams accountable and drive change forward from conception to successful completion.
Representative - Be the trusted proxy. You'll represent the CEO in their absence, confidently making decisions and keeping projects moving forward based on established strategies and clear communication.
Metrics - Continuously track KPIs and make sure they accurately reflect the company's current goals.
Project Management - Lead and manage special projects as assigned.
Communications - Creator of presentations and briefing materials, to include board meeting prep and management
Culture Ambassador - Monitors and analyzes employee sentiment and cultural trends working closely with key stakeholders across HR and communications.
Industry Leader - Stay informed of industry trends and developments relevant to Chainguard's business.

What we're looking for:

Minimum 5+ years experience in a Chief of Staff or Business Operations role, and 10+ years professional experience with the preference for technology or SaaS industries.
Bachelor's degree in business, or related field.
Experience managing and influencing multiple projects with an executive team as main stakeholders.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
Can-do attitude, runs through walls, anticipates and solves problems.
Proactive and resourceful with a strong sense of initiative.
Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Bonus: Understanding of the software supply chain security landscape and Chainguard's mission.

Base Salary Range
$219,000-$267,000 USD

A few of the benefits we offer (for our full time employees):

Equity/stock options
Unlimited PTO
Remote work with flexible coworking and team meetup opportunities
Home office and internet stipend
100% health/dental/vision insurance coverage for you and your family

If your experience is close but doesn't fulfill all requirements, please apply. Chainguard is on a mission to build the best team. To achieve our goal, we are focused on hiring "Guardians'' with unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Chainguard is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

For US based roles - Chainguard participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employee Form I-9 Information to confirm authorization to work in the U.S. Chainguard, Inc. only uses E-Verify once a candidate has accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. If E-Verify cannot confirm that an employee is authorized to work, Chainguard, Inc. will give the employee written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so the employee can begin to resolve the issue before any adverse employment action is taken. For more information about your right to work, please see the Notice of Right to Work.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Chainguard will process your personal data in accordance with Chainguard's Privacy Policy.

Summary
Company name: Chainguard
Remote job title: Chief of Staff
Job tags: Business Operations, Software as a Service, Organization Skills