Chief of Staff, DigitalOcean
$235-260k
Cloud computing services for developers
Job no longer available
Cloud computing services for developers
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$235-260k
1001+ employees
Company mission
To simplify cloud computing so developers and businesses can spend more time creating software that changes the world.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a strong technical background, exceptional leadership and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
- Proven experience in a technical leadership role, preferably within a technology-driven organization
- Deep expertise in developing, presenting and overseeing financial budgets ensuring alignment with company goals, best practices and regulations in accounting and financial areas
- Strong project management skills with a track record of successful project execution
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Demonstrate executive presence and experience managing high-touch relationships and highly visible and sensitive strategy and planning matters
- Experience scaling and optimizing business processes in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in relevant cloud and AI software and tools
- Leadership and mentoring experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (Master's degree preferred)
What the job involves
- DO has experienced a strong period of growth as a direct result of acquisitions, increased efficiency, and productivity
- To continue this trajectory, we’re searching for a highly qualified individual to work closely with our executive team for our technical org
- This person will have an immediate impact on our productivity by streamlining strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and communicating objectives to departments
- You will serve as a trusted advisor, partner, and manager, enabling the CTO to focus on high-priority tasks and contribute to the organization's long-range planning and vision
- We are looking for a Technology Operations Manager. In this role, you will be a key leader, working directly with the CTO to drive strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and ensure the efficient execution of our technical projects
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CTO to develop and execute the technical organization's strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the company's overall goals and objectives
- Collaborate directly with functional leaders to develop, drive and deliver operational strategies that support business growth
- Budget Management: Assist in budget planning and management for the technical organization, ensuring efficient allocation of resources
- Technical Project Management: Oversee and manage key technical projects, tracking progress, identifying risks, and ensuring timely completion
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments and leaders within the organization to ensure seamless execution of projects and initiatives
- Executive Support: Act as the primary point of contact between the CTO and other stakeholders, including executives, partners, and external contacts
- Policy and Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and implement best practices and standard operating procedures
- Internal Strategic Communications: Develop and deliver clear and effective communications on behalf of the CTO
- Special Projects: Undertake special projects and initiatives as directed by the CTO, often requiring cross-functional collaboration and innovation
Our take
DigitalOcean offers computer network and storage capabilities that enable its users to quickly set up online businesses. Straightforward tools and attractive pricing have attracted hundreds of thousands of customers in the last decade, including pop superstar Beyoncé, who hosted a new album release on the company’s servers during its early years.
DigitalOcean has a strong customer base, but must continue to improve to stay relevant in such an extremely competitive space. The company battles with rivals such as Amazon Web Service, Microsoft Azure and Google's Cloud Platform, which are the undisputed leaders in the cloud computing market. Wisely, DigitalOcean avoids direct confrontation with these giants by focusing more on small businesses and startups and providing more savings opportunities for its users.
The company has boasted clients such as GitLab, Slack and HashiCorp amongst its impressive lists of customers. Additionally, the company has acquired Cloudways in a move to further simplify workflows for its clients that are looking to scale their digital businesses, it opened a new data center in Sydney, and expects to see a revenue rise between 9% and 12% over 2024.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
May 2020
$50m
SERIES C
Jul 2015
$83m
SERIES B
Total funding: $173.2m
Company benefits
- Full health coverage
- Flexible vacation time
- An annual company offsite, Shark Week
- Monthly gym and internet reimbursement
- Parental leave with transition time built-in
- Formalized mentorship, LinkedIn Learning tracks, and other internal programs
- Work from home opportunities
- 401k plan with up to a 4% employer match
Company HQ
South Village, New York, NY
Leadership
Yancey Spruill
(CEO, not founder)Previously served as CFO and COO for SendGrid and as CFO for both TwentyEighty and DigitalGlobe.
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