Chief of Staff
September 6
🏢 In-office - Toronto
Description
• Partner closely with the CEO, executive team and on all matters of leadership. • Mentor, develop, and support the executive and leadership teams, ensuring they possess the skills, capability, and acumen to execute the company’s strategy. • Assist in recruiting and retaining talent that matches Kepler's strategic needs and culture. • Nurture a culture of innovation and forward-thinking that embraces change and continuous improvement while fostering a collective mindset that reflects the company's IDEA values and aligned with Kepler’s mission. • Lead change initiatives that support long-term scalability, including organizational, operational, and digital transformation. • Introduce agile processes, tools, and systems that can evolve as the company grows, ensuring they are robust yet flexible to accommodate current and future scaling needs. • Implement improvements, such as optimizing functional areas, strengthening business governance, and utilizing cutting-edge technologies to achieve operational excellence. • Assist in developing investor pitches and crafting compelling stories to attract venture capital and other funding sources. • Support investment due diligence, identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans. • Engage with potential investors, outlining the strategic plan and transformation roadmap. • Champion of Kepler’s internal communication to achieve a culture where employees feel consistently informed on our strategic priorities and developments. • Lead the collection and preparation of materials for BoD meetings, as well as managing deliverables stemming from actions items taken at BoD meetings. • Act as the primary liaison between the CEO and department managers, ensuring effective communication and coordination. • Communicate effectively with all functions and levels of the organization to ensure understanding and buy-in for strategic initiatives. • Provide seamless integration and coordination of efforts among departments, programs, and services. • Champion Kepler’s process of setting objectives and developing a system of holding leaders accountable to progress against them. • Implement performance metrics and KPIs to monitor progress against strategic objectives. • Helping executive team members determine and prioritize business strategies. • Oversee all aspects of ground-up development strategy, ensuring proper systems are in place to mitigate risks. • Hold the CEO and executive leadership accountable for their commitments, ensuring they not only talk the talk but also walk the walk.
