We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Chief of Staff (CoS) to be the right-hand partner to our Chief Product Officer (CPO). The ideal candidate will bring product sense + business acumen, complemented by hands-on product experience operating within a high-performing tech product organization and top-tier consulting experience, strong strategic and analytical skills. This is a Director-level position.
Reporting directly to the CPO, the Chief of Staff will be responsible for streamlining the work of the Office of the CPO: supporting the CPO and her directs in scaling impact, magnifying presence both within and outside Reddit, and driving performance against strategic initiatives across the product and tech organization and cross-functional partners.
The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, is a self-starter, able to define scope for themselves and drive impact and efficacy by leading with humility and building indirect influence.
Location: San Francisco-Office, NYC-Office, or remote-US, in that order of preference.
ResponsibilitiesStrategic Thought Partnership- Identify gaps or opportunities in the product strategy or execution and provide ideas to address; drive strategic alignment and a plan forward
- Identify areas of opportunity and develop a strategic point of view leveraging external research and resources (e.g., consumer product and social trends; competitive analysis across feed, search, onboarding, creator tools, moderation, notifications; emerging AI product patterns; community platforms and engagement loops)
- Serve as a “second set of eyes” on behalf of the executive team for product plans and execution reviews
- Partner hands-on with the CPO to take ambitious ideas from concept to prototype and validation – helping define hypotheses, shaping MVP scope, coordinating rapid experimentation (qual + quant), and building a clear, evidence-backed recommendation on whether to invest and bring those ideas to life (or not). This requires strong product experience and product judgment.
- Align the product organization around the annual plan and drive performance – e.g., in partnership with the CPO, put in place a clear and effective Rhythm of Business, build/maintain goals, review forums and materials, and track action items within the CPO’s purview
- Support the CPO to execute on the company-level operating rhythm (board meetings, QBRs, earnings calls), with a product lens and crisp narrative
- Spearhead strategic explorations or initiatives from inception to execution (e.g., new product bets, portfolio tradeoffs, strategic planning processes, operating model upgrades)
- Prioritize daily, weekly action items, delegating between themselves, EA, and CPO
- Be a communication point in and out via a number of channels to teams
- Principles-first problem-solver
- Serve as the CPO’s go-to for solving critical product, business, and operational challenges
- Anticipate potential roadblocks and proactively address to maintain momentum
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in 2 or more of the following areas:
- Strategic consulting experience
- Product strategy & operations, business operations, or a similar role at a tech company
- Chief of Staff experience supporting a product/technology or general management leader
- Financial analyst / business analyst within the tech industry
- Product management experience (required) or equivalent hands-on product ownership experience
- Experience working at a public company - deep understanding of the rhythm of the business in a high-growth, publicly traded company environment
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to synthesize complex data/insights and build actionable strategies around the highest impact opportunities (data-backed recommendations).
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across all levels (C-level to IC)
- Proven track record of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Results-oriented and committed to driving measurable impact
- Innovative operator, accustomed to leveraging technology (i.e., AI, tooling), to scale, improve, and help the team operate more effectively
- Strong product sense and business acumen, ability to reason about user needs, product strategy, tradeoffs, and measurable outcomes, while communicating clearly with product, design, engineering, data, and XFN partners
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits and Income Replacement Programs
- 401k with Employer Match
- Global Benefit programs that fit your lifestyle, from workspace to professional development to caregiving support
- Family Planning Support
- Gender-Affirming Care
- Mental Health & Coaching Benefits
- Flexible Vacation & Paid Volunteer Time Off
- Generous Paid Parental Leave
Pay Transparency:
This job posting may span more than one career level.
In addition to base salary, this job is eligible to receive equity in the form of restricted stock units, and depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive a commission. Additionally, Reddit offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) program with employer match, generous time off for vacation, and parental leave. To learn more, please visit https://www.redditinc.com/careers/.
To provide greater transparency to candidates, we share base pay ranges for all US-based job postings regardless of state. We set standard base pay ranges for all roles based on function, level, and country location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including, skills, depth of work experience and relevant licenses/credentials, and may vary from the amounts listed below.
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