Chief of Staff, Enterprise
Coursera- Compensation
- $190k–$288k Published range · Top quartile for Operations (201 listings)
- Location
- Hybrid - United States, flexible in-office collaboration Remote eligibility
- Employment
- Full-time Director+
About the job
About Coursera + Udemy
Coursera and Udemy are now one company, creating a leading skills platform serving 300 million learners and 12,000+ enterprise customers.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Chief of Staff to join our team as the Enterprise GM's Chief of Staff, operating across functional teams to drive company-wide strategic alignment and transformation. This role acts as a company-level thought partner, leading cross-functional initiatives, synthesizing insights across functions, and ensuring that Coursera’s long-term priorities are executed cohesively across the organization.
Objectives
- Support Enterprise GM multi-year strategies that drive financial performance
- Drive integration across multiple functions to ensure alignment of strategy, priorities, and resource allocation
- Enable sustainable operational excellence, including organizational cadence and governance
- Drive strategic decision-making at the executive level
- Shape and steer multi-function initiatives that advance Coursera’s strategy and operating model
- Create and improve cross-functional collaboration that supports delivery of company- and org-level priorities
- Identify and proactively address systemic organizational challenges that impact multiple functions
Responsibilities
- Partner with principal plus executive enabling functions - Finance, HR, EA - to develop and execute 2-3 year strategic plans that drive measurable business impact across org functions in alignment with company objectives
- Design and implement sophisticated operating models that enable scale while maintaining agility
- Provide strategic counsel to principal on critical business decisions, leveraging deep understanding of market dynamics, company-level goals, and internal capabilities
- Support multi-exec alignment on strategic priorities and resource allocation across multiple functions
- Architect and execute complex organizational change, from concept to landing, including structural changes, process improvements, and cultural shifts
- Synthesize insights and recommendations across multiple business areas to inform company-level tradeoffs and sequencing
- Build and maintain influential relationships at the senior management level (e.g. VP+) across the organization to enable rapid mobilization for strategic initiatives
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years in business management, strategy, or executive advisory roles
- In-depth experience driving results in a B2B, preferably SaaS, revenue organization, e.g. Revenue Operations, Sales, GTM
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-year transformational initiatives
- Track record of influencing executive-level decisions and driving organizational change
- Deep expertise in organizational design and operational excellence
- Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in rapidly evolving environments
- Superior strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
- Outstanding executive presence and communication skills
- Experience managing high-stakes stakeholder relationships, including at the senior management level (i.e. VP+)
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- Experience managing a large, global organization (30+ FTE)
- Track record of successful P&L management
- Experience serving as interim executive leader
- Experience delivering company-level transformation as a cross-functional leader
Compensation & Benefits
This role is available in the following US Pay Zones: US Zone 1: $230,000 - $287,500; US Zone 2: $220,000 - $275,000; US Zone 3: $204,000 - $255,000; US Zone 4: $190,000 - $237,500. Total rewards include comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks.
Application Instructions
Submit applications directly through our careers page. Coursera + Udemy recruiters only communicate via official coursera.org/udemy.com email addresses and never through personal accounts. We do not accept resumes via email or social media.
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