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Location
North America (Remote), Europe (Remote)
Employment Type Full time
Location Type Remote
Department Operations
Mission Walrus Foundation's mission is to advance the adoption of the Walrus decentralized storage and retrieval platform.
Vision Empower Web3 builders by providing frictionless, decentralized storage infrastructure that’s deeply integrated into the ecosystems they rely on. We aim to make decentralized storage a native part of every developer's toolkit — unlocking new possibilities for open, resilient applications.
Role Overview The Chief of Staff will serve as a key strategic partner to the Managing Director, driving operational effectiveness, internal coordination, and leadership support across the foundation. This is a high-impact role requiring strong project management, emotional intelligence, and the ability to bring clarity to fast-moving, multi-disciplinary work.
This person will help organize and streamline internal processes, track critical initiatives, manage planning cycles, and ensure teams are aligned and delivering. They’ll also support culture, communication, and leadership development as Walrus scales.
Key Responsibilities Operational Management
Design and lead regular team meetings, daily standups, and internal check-ins
Create and manage systems for project tracking, OKRs, and cross-team accountability
Ensure Slack, Notion, and other internal tools are organized, up to date, and useful
Oversee progress toward deliverables and keep stakeholders aligned and on track
Drive improvements to internal processes and workflows, recommending adjustments as needed
Program & Team Oversight
Maintain visibility into all active initiatives across teams
Support coordination between technical, program, and leadership functions
Hire and manage project or program managers as the organization grows
Design the content of internal planning sessions, offsites, and away days and in some cases lead these sessions
Strategic & Leadership Support
Act as a sounding board to the Managing Director on business operations and team dynamics
Surface risks, blind spots, and missed opportunities before they escalated
Contribute to leadership planning and suggest improvements in structure and communications
Be a reliable thought partner who can step in when priorities shift or challenges arise
Stakeholder & Communication Support
Assist with communication across internal and external stakeholders
Prepare materials or facilitate discussions that help keep teams and partners aligned
Help identify areas where teams need clarity, resources, or accountability
Ideal Candidate Profile Required
Strong background in project and program management, with experience in consulting or agency practices. Although Walrus Foundation does have Clients it does require someone with experience of consequences of missing deadlines, how to kick off workstreams and progress them in a timely and focused manner, with a sense of urgency
Experience in startup environments helpful to demonstrate an understanding of perfect is the enemy of good, but judgement in what does need to be high calibre and what can evolve over time is essential
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects on tight timelines
High emotional intelligence and confident interpersonal skills
Comfortable stepping into a range of responsibilities — from running meetings to unblocking teams
Excellent organizational habits and attention to detail
Experience with planning frameworks (OKRs, KPIs) and common tools (Slack, Notion, dashboards)
Experience of communicating and managing many different stakeholders, at different levels, all with different priorities and calls on their attention
Ability to put together good looking and thoughtful presentations and documents quickly
Preferred
Experience in Web3, crypto, or open-source ecosystems
Familiarity with team operations, leadership planning, and internal tooling design
Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, BizOps, or operations-focused leadership role
What Success Looks Like
Teams are aligned and delivering work on time
Internal tools and systems are efficient and actively used
Leadership is supported, well-informed, and focused
Team communication is clear, timely, and actionable
Company rituals and processes run smoothly, with a sense of cohesion and momentum
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Employment Type Full time
Location Type Remote
Department Operations
Mission Walrus Foundation's mission is to advance the adoption of the Walrus decentralized storage and retrieval platform.
Vision Empower Web3 builders by providing frictionless, decentralized storage infrastructure that’s deeply integrated into the ecosystems they rely on. We aim to make decentralized storage a native part of every developer's toolkit — unlocking new possibilities for open, resilient applications.
Role Overview The Chief of Staff will serve as a key strategic partner to the Managing Director, driving operational effectiveness, internal coordination, and leadership support across the foundation. This is a high-impact role requiring strong project management, emotional intelligence, and the ability to bring clarity to fast-moving, multi-disciplinary work.
This person will help organize and streamline internal processes, track critical initiatives, manage planning cycles, and ensure teams are aligned and delivering. They’ll also support culture, communication, and leadership development as Walrus scales.
Key Responsibilities Operational Management
Design and lead regular team meetings, daily standups, and internal check-ins
Create and manage systems for project tracking, OKRs, and cross-team accountability
Ensure Slack, Notion, and other internal tools are organized, up to date, and useful
Oversee progress toward deliverables and keep stakeholders aligned and on track
Drive improvements to internal processes and workflows, recommending adjustments as needed
Program & Team Oversight
Maintain visibility into all active initiatives across teams
Support coordination between technical, program, and leadership functions
Hire and manage project or program managers as the organization grows
Design the content of internal planning sessions, offsites, and away days and in some cases lead these sessions
Strategic & Leadership Support
Act as a sounding board to the Managing Director on business operations and team dynamics
Surface risks, blind spots, and missed opportunities before they escalated
Contribute to leadership planning and suggest improvements in structure and communications
Be a reliable thought partner who can step in when priorities shift or challenges arise
Stakeholder & Communication Support
Assist with communication across internal and external stakeholders
Prepare materials or facilitate discussions that help keep teams and partners aligned
Help identify areas where teams need clarity, resources, or accountability
Ideal Candidate Profile Required
Strong background in project and program management, with experience in consulting or agency practices. Although Walrus Foundation does have Clients it does require someone with experience of consequences of missing deadlines, how to kick off workstreams and progress them in a timely and focused manner, with a sense of urgency
Experience in startup environments helpful to demonstrate an understanding of perfect is the enemy of good, but judgement in what does need to be high calibre and what can evolve over time is essential
Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects on tight timelines
High emotional intelligence and confident interpersonal skills
Comfortable stepping into a range of responsibilities — from running meetings to unblocking teams
Excellent organizational habits and attention to detail
Experience with planning frameworks (OKRs, KPIs) and common tools (Slack, Notion, dashboards)
Experience of communicating and managing many different stakeholders, at different levels, all with different priorities and calls on their attention
Ability to put together good looking and thoughtful presentations and documents quickly
Preferred
Experience in Web3, crypto, or open-source ecosystems
Familiarity with team operations, leadership planning, and internal tooling design
Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, BizOps, or operations-focused leadership role
What Success Looks Like
Teams are aligned and delivering work on time
Internal tools and systems are efficient and actively used
Leadership is supported, well-informed, and focused
Team communication is clear, timely, and actionable
Company rituals and processes run smoothly, with a sense of cohesion and momentum
#J-18808-Ljbffr