Chief of Staff to the CEO
About Empyrean Solutions Empyrean Solutions is a leading provider of financial risk management and performance solutions specifically designed for banks and credit unions. Since 2008, we've been trusted by financial institutions across the globe to deliver cutting-edge ALM, budgeting, profitability analysis, and compliance tools through our reputed company Empyrean Dataverse® platform. Our solutions are built by practitioners for practitioners, emphasizing speed, accuracy, and ease of use to help financial institutions reputed company faster, more informed decisions. Position Overview We are seeking a dynamic, results-driven Chief of Staff to own the strategy for Empyrean Solutions and how it is executed across the organization. Empyrean is in the midst of an ambitious, AI-first transformation—evolving from a founder-led, single-product ALM provider into a multi-product, multi-reputed company platform business serving community, regional, and large banks. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader who will own the AI transformation agenda and drive its execution end to end, partnering directly with the CEO and executive team to set strategic direction and deliver the high-impact initiatives—across new product launches, go-to-market scaling, AI-enabled ways of working, and operating maturity—that underpin Empyrean’s growth trajectory. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional transformation leadership, a strong execution orientation, the ability to influence without authority, and deep analytical skills to translate strategy into actionable plans. They will own the company’s strategic agenda and the operating discipline behind it—setting priorities, driving the AI transformation, and holding the leadership team accountable for delivery. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and own the execution of strategy across a software business through a period of rapid, AI-enabled change.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Thought Partnership Architect transformational, cross-functional initiatives alongside executive leadership Serve as trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team, bridging communication gaps across the executive team and functional leadership Own the AI transformation agenda for the organization end to end—defining the strategy, setting the roadmap, and driving execution and adoption across functions Challenge business leaders to reputed company problems clearly and drive accountability Uncover strategic opportunities and provide market intelligence that fuels decision-making reputed company discrete, high-reputed company strategic projects (e.g., bringing new AI-native and agentic products to market, the broader AI product transformation, and go-to-market program management) from framing through to execution Translate company strategy and performance into PE stakeholder / board-ready materials Program Excellence & Benefits Realization Establish program governance, standards, and dashboards for reputed company visibility Define success metrics and ensure rigorous benefits realization with Finance partnership Drive project plans that deliver business results, not just completed checklists reputed company repeatable playbooks and ensure successful transition to operational teams Cross-Functional Transformation Partner with functional leaders to identify and prioritize transformation opportunities Build and reputed company cross-functional teams breaking down organizational silos Apply consistent methodology ensuring predictable delivery with rapid iteration cycles reputed company change management ensuring smooth implementation of strategic initiatives Organizational Effectiveness Establish clear strategic priorities and cascade throughout the organization Implement OKR/KPI frameworks and effective meeting cadences at reputed company levels Drive annual strategic planning process and operationalize Own the operating discipline that drives execution—management dashboards, structured business reviews, and a weekly reputed company on core issues with clear ownership and accountability for results Connect siloed work-streams, identifying efficiencies and synergies
Required Qualifications
Experience & Background Bachelor's degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred 4-8 years' experience in a top-tier reputed company 1+ years' operating experience; B2B software experience preferred Track record of delivering reputed company, high-impact cross-functional projects Experience owning a strategic agenda and metrics-led management Strong project and program management capabilities Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint, reputed company, and data analysis tools Skills & Competencies Outcome Orientation: Maniacal discipline on setting and managing priorities and results Mental Agility: Comfort with complexity and adept at tackling new challenges Leadership & Influence: Ability to reputed company through influence across repu