Chief of Staff

Job Description

ABOUT OHMIUM

Ohmium International’s mission is to make green hydrogen a reality now by creating innovative products and solutions that enable industries to deploy green hydrogen for a sustainable future. The company is headquartered in the United States with manufacturing facilities in India and operations around the world. The Ohmium team are passionate, PEM-based electrolyzer industry experts. We are seeking exceptional people who want to do great things for our customers so that they maximize value in industrial, transportation, and energy projects globally.

Job Overview

The Chief of Staff (CoS) will provide strategic and tactical support to the CEO and the entire Executive Leadership Team (ELT) at Ohmium. Reporting to the CEO, the CoS manages and facilitates the weekly, monthly, and quarterly cadences of the business, while also leading other cross-functional projects. The CoS partners closely with the ELT and employees across the company to ensure business processes are carried out in a timely fashion with quality output. The CoS will create leverage for the CEO and amplify the impact of the entire ELT through the continuous improvement of business processes and a keen focus on follow through and execution.

Duties And Responsibilities

Overall objective: Following Ohmium values and leadership principles, create leverage for the CEO and ELT to create, ramp and utilize the suite of Ohmium business processes. Identify gaps in business process and build structures which alleviate identified issues.

Oversee the weekly cadence of meetings that support the CEO’s agenda and company priorities. Prepare & consolidate materials for Ohmium’s Monthly Operations Review. Prepare & consolidate materials for Ohmium’s quarterly Board meeting presentations. Support teams with presentation templates and formats as necessary to facilitate effective decision making and to ensure quality content reaches the CEO. Facilitate the process of setting and tracking annual and quarterly goals and objectives for the company. Manage the creation, roll-out, and maintenance of business processes needed for company growth. Lead special projects as an individual contributor or cross-functional team leader as needed. Partner with Executive Assistants to prioritize conflicting demands on the CEO and ELT’s time. Escalate opportunities and risks to the CEO and anticipate business needs by connecting the dots between departments. Serve as a connector, encouraging collaboration and communication among the ELT. Evaluate risk factors when making critical business decisions. Complete special projects and initiatives with skillful oversight and support.

LOCATION, TRAVEL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role will be based in our Newark, California headquarters with a hybrid structure about three days per week in the office and up to two days' work-from-home. While 100% in-office work is not required, the leverage for a Chief of Staff is the relationship with the team - and face-to-face discussions are important. Ability to travel domestically and internationally at least twenty percent (20%) of the time with a particular focus on India and the EU.

FORMAL EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS OR EQUIVALENT

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial), chemistry, or related field; advanced degree preferred, MBA degree a plus. A combination of education, training, and experience including organizational skills, critical thinking, problem solving, and relationship-building that unifies people across the organization.

COMPETENCIES

Manages Ambiguity - by working effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear. Courage to Act - by stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Communicates Effectively - by speaking clearly and expressing him or herself well in groups; conveys information in a clear and concise manner; conveys information in a manner which different audiences can understand. Builds Effective Partnerships - by developing networks and building alliances, engages in cross-functional activities; and utilizes contacts to build and strengthen internal support bases. Dependable and Reliable - achieves results with little oversight. Work Ethic - willing to do the heavy lifting, works smart by taking initiative and acting like an owner. Understands Priorities - ability to organize tasks and manage time based on importance while handling multiple priorities as required to meet deadlines and achieve project schedules. Strategic Mindset - has a strategic perspective of the business; can understand the critical interdependencies across business functions and analyze the long-term and short-term consequences of decisions. Facilitation - ability to create an environment of openness and trust; leads her team, to decisions in which all team members feel a sense of ownership; leads a meeting or group effort with peers or peer groups without directing the results/outcome. Planning and Organizing - the ability to plan the daily or weekly activities to achieve the desired results/outcomes; monitors progress and adjusts work as required; assigns clear goals and responsibilities to ensure desired outcomes; breaks down work in manageable portions; considers changing priorities and the needs of all others. Must possess a strong attention to detail. Fosters Diversity and Inclusion - addressing, promoting, and advocating a sense of belonging for all people.

Work Experience

Five (5) to Ten (10) years’ experience in project or program management experience in renewable energy, oil & gas, industrial equipment or hardware design preferred. Prior Chief of Staff experience not required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports To: CEO

Direct Reports: Certain administrative staff may report to the Chief of Staff.

Interfaces With: Executive Leadership Team

Ohmium is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.