Chief of Staff, Strategy

Holganix•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

Holganix is building a next-generation platform at the intersection of soil health, data intelligence, and environmental markets. As the company scales across its Ag, HGX, and Horizons platforms, the Strategy function plays a central role in shaping priorities, partnerships, and long-term value creation. The Chief of Staff to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) is a senior, high-trust role designed to extend the effectiveness, focus, and execution capacity of the CSO. This individual will operate as a strategic partner and execution leader—ensuring that priorities are clear, initiatives are advancing, and the CSO’s time and attention are deployed against the highest-impact opportunities. This role requires someone capable of managing both complex strategic workstreams and the operating rhythm of a senior executive, with the judgment and presence to represent the CSO internally and externally. The Chief of Staff will act as a strategic operator and executive integrator, responsible for: Maximizing the effectiveness of the CSO by structuring priorities, managing time, and driving follow-through; Translating thoughts into execution across key initiatives, partnerships, and cross-functional efforts; Ensuring alignment and accountability across leadership and business units; Anticipating challenges and opportunities before they fully surface; Operating independently in high-stakes, fast-moving environments.

Requirements

Exceptional ability to manage and prioritize across multiple high-stakes initiatives
Strong project management discipline combined with strategic thinking
Ability to manage senior stakeholders and operate with executive presence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building ability
Independent operator with strong judgment and attention to detail
6–12+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, operations, project management or a senior Chief of Staff role
Proven track record of managing complex initiatives and working closely with senior executives
Experience in high-performance environments (e.g., consulting, high-growth companies, or similarly demanding settings)

Nice To Haves

Exposure to agriculture, sustainability, climate, or adjacent sectors is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and optimize the CSO’s operating rhythm, including calendar, travel, and strategic priorities
Ensure disciplined preparation for all meetings and engagements, including briefing materials, objectives, and desired outcomes
Drive follow-through by capturing decisions, assigning ownership, and ensuring accountability
Actively manage competing priorities, ensuring the CSO remains focused on highest-value work
Lead and drive execution of critical strategic initiatives across Holganix platforms (Ag, HGX, Horizons)
Establish and maintain clear project structures, timelines, and success metrics
Identify risks, remove bottlenecks, and ensure consistent forward progress
Prepare executive-level analyses, memos, and decision frameworks
Serve as a central coordination point across executive leadership and key functional teams
Drive alignment across strategy, operations, science, sales, and sustainability initiatives
Facilitate high-quality communication and ensure clarity across complex, multi-stakeholder efforts
Represent the CSO in internal discussions with credibility and authority
Support and participate in high-level external engagements, including partners, investors, and policy stakeholders
Prepare the CSO for external meetings, events, and engagements
Represent the Strategy function in select external interactions when appropriate
Identify emerging risks, gaps, and opportunities across the business
Independently drive solutions to complex, ambiguous challenges
Bring structured thinking, sound judgment, and a bias toward action
Operate with foresight—anticipating needs and positioning the organization ahead of them
Reinforce a culture of accountability, ownership, and high performance
Act as a trusted partner to leadership, helping elevate organizational effectiveness
Model strong communication, follow-through, and professionalism