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Formic · 5 hours ago

Chief of Staff to the CEO

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

Formic is on a mission to revolutionize American manufacturing by making automation accessible to all manufacturers. The Chief of Staff to the CEO will serve as an extension of the CEO, driving high-priority initiatives, maintaining executive operating cadence, and ensuring clarity and discipline in executing the company’s strategic goals.

Industrial AutomationManufacturingRoboticsSoftware

Responsibilities

Own and drive high-priority cross-functional initiatives end-to-end

Translate CEO intent into clear objectives, owners, timelines, and success metrics

Act on behalf of the CEO in internal leadership forums when delegated

Lead company-wide metrics and operating cadence, including weekly reviews and quarterly planning

Partner with functional leaders to define, standardize, and maintain KPIs and OKRs

Maintain a single, trusted executive-level view of company performance

Surface data-driven insights across financials, unit economics, churn, utilization, and margin drivers

Build and own analytical models, dashboards, and recurring executive reporting

Partner with teams to improve systems, data pipelines, and reporting reliability

Prepare decision-ready materials, board decks, and executive presentations

Synthesize complex, cross-functional inputs into clear, concise narratives

Resolve ambiguity across teams and functional handoffs

Identify execution bottlenecks and partner with teams to drive automation and tooling improvements

Enable scaled operational performance without proportional headcount growth

Qualification

Strategic executionAnalytical skillsExecutive communicationData-driven insightsKPIOKR managementCross-functional initiativesHigh-growth startup experienceExposure to SaaSRobotics knowledgeMBAEquivalent

Required

5–8+ years in strategy, operations, consulting, investing, or senior operational roles

Proven ability to independently own high-impact initiatives

Strong analytical skills with comfort interpreting complex business data

Excellent communicator with experience briefing executives and boards

Preferred

Located in the San Francisco Bay area, with interest and ability to work in person, ideally in the East Bay

Experience at high-growth startups or scale-ups

Exposure to data teams, internal tooling, or systems automation

Familiarity with SaaS, robotics, or industrial technology business models

MBA or equivalent real-world operating experience

Benefits

Equity in Formic: Own a meaningful stake in a fast-growing Series A startup, backed by leading global investors

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: 99% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans, with 75% coverage for dependents, provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian

Additional Fully Covered Insurance Benefits: FSA & DCFSA, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability through Guardian, all 100% employer-paid

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic and provided via Guardian, offering support when you need it most

Paid Parental Leave: Generous parental leave to support our employees and their growing families

Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-backed retirement savings plan

Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote employees to set up your ideal at-home or on the road work environment

Monthly Cell-Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward phone and internet expenses

Flexible Time-Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Paid Company Holidays: Celebrate important dates with paid time off