Avantus · 1 month ago
Chief of Staff
(Onsite) San Diego, CA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$209K/yr - $240K/yr
5+ years expAvantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest. The Chief of Staff will serve as a liaison to the CEO, managing strategic initiatives and ensuring effective communication and execution of the company's objectives.
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Responsibilities
Organize the agenda for key meetings. Prepare or oversee materials to facilitate discussions and decision making. Key internal meetings include Investment/Risk Committees, Operations Committee, Quarterly Execution Review, Annual Strategic Planning, and others
Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and Executive team. Support the strategy for project execution and growth, focusing on strategic direction and real value creation
In partnership with the CEO, convene and facilitate teams on priority topics. Manage team efforts and deadlines to ensure that the right information arrives at the right point in the Executive team’s decision-making process
Ensure that action items are completed without the CEO having to check; leverage CEO to hold teams/functions accountable as needed
Drive the annual refresh of the Avantus Business Plan (5-year horizon) and Annual Operating Plan (1-year horizon). Develop and own the workplan to ensure all cross-functional inputs are delivered on time and in an appropriate sequence
Assist with other tasks or special projects as needed
Coordinate with the KKR/EIG Board with a focus on aligning strategy and execution plan, maintaining trust and open communication, and ensuring consistent flow of high-quality information
Prepare and distribute Board meeting agendas, presentations, and reports in partnership with the Executive team. Attend Board meetings and manage follow-up requests
Support, prepare, and accompany the CEO for important meetings
Represent the voice of the CEO and act as a liaison between the CEO, Executive, and Senior Leadership teams. Work cross functionally and build consensus aligned with the CEO’s and Executive team’s strategic vision
Collaborate with the People team and employee groups (e.g., Culture Forum, Collaboration Taskforce) to design people and culture initiatives, secure Executive support, and champion the initiatives to the broader company
Address gaps and institutionalized what works, with focus on embedding processes and broadening sense of ownership. Ensure that successful people & culture initiatives become our standard way of working
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years' experience serving Executive and/or Board stakeholders (e.g., management consulting, corporate strategy, Chief of Staff roles)
Minimum of 3+ years' experience in U.S. power markets, infrastructure investing, and/or utility-scale solar development is preferred
Must be an exceptional problem solver, detail-oriented, and experienced in leading highly visible projects
Strong interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to resolve issues
Ability to provide effective supervision and cross-functional management
Strong analytical skills to interpret market and renewables project data to make recommendations and draw conclusions
Understands business financials and applies mathematics in problem solving
Reading comprehension to understand technical and legal documents
Ability to work on multiple projects or high-priority topics simultaneously
Ability to manage projects effectively and meet firm deadlines
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)
Preferred
Minimum of 3+ years' experience in U.S. power markets, infrastructure investing, and/or utility-scale solar development
Benefits
401(k) matching
Comprehensive medical and dental plan options
Flexible PTO
Company
Avantus
Avantus develops, owns, and operates utility-scale clean energy projects across California and the Desert Southwest.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tom Buttgenbach, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Stephanie Perry
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-05-28
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