Chief of Staff Consultant
PeerSource is currently recruiting for a Chief of Staff Consultant on a Contract basis. This role can be based remotely anywhere in the United States.
Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief of Staff to support the CIO of a Fortune 500 organization. This role requires a strong leader who can effectively manage executive communications, drive alignment across transformation initiatives, and navigate a highly dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will serve as the CIO’s right-hand, ensuring seamless communication, executive presence, and structured execution of high-impact projects.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key advisor and strategic partner to the CIO, ensuring effective communication across teams and stakeholders.
- Oversee messaging and positioning for major transformation initiatives, including company-wide mergers, technology shifts, and executive updates.
- Own the CIO’s communication strategy, including town halls, leadership meetings, and executive reporting.
- Act as a liaison between the CIO and other executives, ensuring alignment on priorities and clear, structured decision-making.
- Identify gaps in communication and process inefficiencies, implementing improvements that enhance cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage change within a fast-moving, complex environment, ensuring clarity and engagement across all levels of the organization.
- Challenge and provide direct, constructive feedback to the CIO, acting as a trusted confidant and thought partner.
- Lead strategic planning efforts, ensuring the CIO’s vision is effectively translated into actionable roadmaps.
Required Skills
- 10+ years of experience in executive leadership roles, preferably as a Chief of Staff to a CIO, COO, or similar C-suite executive.
- Expertise in executive communications, corporate messaging, and stakeholder engagement.
- Strong background in change management, particularly within large-scale transformation programs.
- Experience managing complex programs and navigating high-pressure, dynamic corporate environments.
- Ability to influence senior executives and challenge leadership constructively.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
- Bachelor’s degree required (ideally in Communications or Business); advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with mergers, enterprise-wide transformation, or IT leadership is highly desirable.
- Ability to travel 20% of the time.
H1 sponsorship is not available.
PeerSource is a nationwide technology recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan. Contact us for more details!