Deputy Chief of Staff

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT HUT 8

Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure.

Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world's largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining.

We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one.

If you're an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you've come to the right place.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Deputy Chief of Staff, you will work directly with the CEO and oversee multiple cross-functional projects while supporting day-to-day operations for our Chief Executive Officer.

You will be working on special initiatives, cross-departmental communication, top-level business unit priorities and goals, strategic planning and processes.

This is a demanding role, where you will work closely with the Chief of Staff and the CEO. You should be ready to wear many hats in Operations, Finance, Product, and more.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who can combine meticulous planning & organization, analytical rigor, extreme diligence, and an obsessive focus on outcomes.

The Deputy Chief of Staff should have a strong entrepreneurial mindset, be comfortable getting into the weeds, and be excited about intense, impactful work that leads to an accelerated career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Own key operational processes (such as weekly leadership meetings, All Hands, and OKR reviews), including preparing agendas, facilitating the discussions, documenting notes and action items, and closing out follow ups.
• Create briefing materials in collaboration with business stakeholders, to ensure the CEO is prepped for meetings and ensure timely follow-up on meeting actions.
• Play a key role in the day-to-day tracking of our company and departmental OKRs.
• Act as a cross-functional liaison for the CEO.
• Act as a thought partner to business unit leadership, proactively identifying risks and opportunities to shape our products and improve internal operations.
• Serve as a program Manager on special projects for the CEO.
• Partner with the Chief of Staff and CEO to define business priorities, drive execution of key initiatives, and create alignment between and within teams.
• Help develop overall business unit strategy, business development priorities, and internal operating models.
• Drive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual planning processes for the whole company.
• Perform analyses and provide recommendations to facilitate effective business unit decision making.
• And other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

• This role is unique, and we are open to considering candidates with 2-5 years of experience in highly strategic, analytical and operational roles such as the following :
• Associate or analyst at a top-tier consulting firm or investment bank
• Business development or business operations at a major tech company
• Officer in the U.S. Military with demonstrated ability leading teams and supporting more senior officers
• Assistant or advisor to a Senior Executive
• Legislative assistant or press secretary to a U.S. Senator or Congressman
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives and establish credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Able to synthesize complex details into accessible and precise insights.
• Entrepreneurial and driven : runs through walls to get it done, and track record of high efficiency / output.
• Ambition is a big part of the role. We want someone that can grow into a leader at this company, not an assistant.
• A strong orientation towards outcomes, and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. This is not a standard 9-5 role, and a successful candidate will be expected to be available outside of normal working hours.
• Ability to learn quickly and maintain high standards in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off.

We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.

At Hut 8, you will have the opportunity to :

Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting

Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government

Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team

Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure