Chief of Staff

What is the role about?

We are looking for a Chief of Staff (with a path to Chief Operating Officer) to work directly with Bright’s CEO and leadership team as a strategic partner and force multiplier. You will drive the company’s operating rhythm, translate strategy into execution across functions, and lead the high-priority initiatives that shape Bright’s next phase of growth.

This role is designed as a path to Chief Operating Officer. You will begin by driving strategy and execution alongside the CEO, and progressively take direct ownership of functions, teams, and P&L as you build the operating track record to step into the COO seat.

We are looking for a seasoned operator who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, influences senior stakeholders without formal authority, and is ready to carry line accountability.

What will you do?

• Strategic partnership: Act as a thought partner to the CEO on company strategy, priorities, and key decisions—framing problems, analyzing options, and driving decisions to closure.
• Operating cadence: Own the company’s planning and review rhythm, including annual and quarterly goal-setting, OKRs, business reviews, and leadership meetings, with clear accountability and follow-through.
• Cross-functional execution: Lead high-priority initiatives from scoping through delivery, aligning Product, Engineering, Data Science, Growth, Finance, and Human Potential teams.
• Board & investor readiness: Prepare board decks, investor updates, and leadership communications with Board-level rigor and clarity.
• Performance insight: Track key business metrics and surface risks, bottlenecks, and opportunities early, with data-backed recommendations.
• Special projects: Own strategic projects such as new product or market evaluations, organizational design, and process improvements.
• Leadership leverage: Manage the CEO’s priorities and time, serve as a point of escalation, and represent the CEO in internal and external forums as needed.
• Path to COO: Progressively take direct ownership of functions, operating teams, and P&L, stepping into the Chief Operating Officer mandate as the business scales.