Chief of Staff - AI
Hut 8
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.
Hut 8 is advancing into the AI infrastructure sector, building on its legacy in technology to become a key player in this evolving market. Our mission is to craft a scalable and efficient AI infrastructure platform that enables the next wave of AI innovations. Committed to harnessing advanced technology and sustainable practices, we aim to deliver state-of-the-art AI solutions that meet the industry’s changing demands.With a focus on innovation and growth within the AI landscape, Hut 8 provides the essential infrastructure for harnessing AI's potential. Join our journey in reshaping the AI infrastructure landscape and contribute to defining the future of AI technology and services.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for an entrepreneurial generalist to join Highrise in a high-impact role. You will work directly with the founders across all aspects of the company's needs and the business and will report to the company's CEO. The role is cross functional and cuts across operations, go-to-market and strategic projects. This role is for you if you're interested in broad exposure to many business functions and people at an extremely fast pace. In this role, you will innovate new programs from scratch, engage cross-functionally, and operate with high ownership.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive strategic sales operations by partnering with GTM leadership to optimize sales strategy, planning, forecasting, compensation, enablement, and efficiency, while identifying growth opportunities and streamlining processes to maximize revenue impact
- Execute ad hoc projects as directed by the CEO
- Drive operational excellence and culture by managing key people initiatives and cross-functional collaboration to enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness
- Understand all departments and their respective people, goals, and projects; Jump in and fill to move key priorities forward; Streamline processes and identify opportunities for improvement
- Recognize opportunities and execute them with direct approval from the CEO
- Innovate new tools, processes, campaigns, and growth strategies from the ground up; Scope and deliver proof of concepts and bring new ideas to fruition from start to finish
- Ensure information moves fluidly across the organization; Prepare briefings for all meetings; Transfer knowledge from meetings to appropriate team members; Help build systems to share information and to institutionalize knowledge gained
- Refine and communicate founder priorities or company positioning to others in the company and in the market
ABOUT YOU
- Prior experience in revenue operations, management consulting, private equity, or venture capital or has served in a Chief of Staff or General Manager capacity previously
- Technical background or comfort with technical content
- Thrives on multitasking & comfort with ambiguity
- Fluency with modern tools for productivity and collaboration
- Intellectually curious about compute and AI
- Willing to make recommendations and decisions with incomplete information
- Excels at receiving an open-ended project or challenge, putting structure to it, and getting it done effectively with limited guidance
- Open-minded, adaptable, and has a passion for finding ways to accomplish the goal
- Effective, precise, and concise communicator
- Bonus:
- You want to be a founder someday, and/or are passionate about entrepreneurship
- You're excited to have tons of autonomy and responsibility right out the gate
ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is based out of San Francisco or remote. 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