Chief of Staff

Chief of Staff

Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in London and New York, SynMax is a pioneering data intelligence company specializing in maritime and energy intelligence. By integrating advanced satellite imagery and AI, SynMax delivers unparalleled insights into maritime operations, oil and gas development, coal inventory, and LNG flows, enabling businesses and organizations to make data-driven decisions with precision and confidence.

As Chief of Staff, you'll be a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive team owning cross-functional initiatives, driving alignment, streamlining processes, and ensuring execution in a fast-moving startup context. You will operate at both strategic and tactical levels and be the glue that helps SynMax scale smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on strategic roadmap, planning, and priorities
• Drive cross-functional initiatives end-to-end (e.g. OKRs, operating cadence, strategic projects)
• Lead internal communication, meeting structure, and decision frameworks
• Track performance metrics, help interpret data, and drive informed decisions
• Coordinate executive team, prepare board materials, manage follow-ups
• Identify organizational bottlenecks and lead process improvements
• Act as a proxy for leadership when needed, representing leadership in cross-team contexts
• Liaise with stakeholders across product, engineering, operations, and domain teams

Requirements & Preferred Qualifications

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged. Access to the latest tools and technologies.