Chief of Staff to CIO & Head of PMO

OneTrust•Atlanta, GA

2h•$194,100 - $291,150•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff & Head of the Project Management Office is a senior strategic and operational partner to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). The role translates the CIO’s priorities into coordinated plans, measurable outcomes, clear executive decisions, and disciplined execution across the organization. The position leads the CIO organization’s operating rhythm and communications while establishing portfolio-wide visibility, governance, and delivery practices for projects and programs. It oversees financial and resource planning, performance metrics, executive reporting, organizational change and crisis coordination, and initiatives that strengthen culture and talent. The successful candidate combines strategic judgment and executive presence with strong program-management discipline, sound financial acumen, and the ability to bring people together across functions. The role directly or through dotted-line leadership manages Project Managers across the CIO organization, with employees in Atlanta, Madrid, and remote locations, and provides direction across a global team. It fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable culture across regions and time zones. OneTrust is embracing an office-first culture, encouraging three days a week in the office for most roles. Specific requirements or flexibility may vary depending on the position’s scope. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, equity, and/or commissions, in addition to benefits. For candidates based in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, the annual base pay range is $194,100–$291,150; individual pay depends on factors including location, skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

Significant experience in a Chief of Staff role, PMO leadership, senior program management, or a similar leadership role.
Proven success leading large portfolios, strategic initiatives, and cross-functional programs.
Experience with budgeting, financial planning, executive reporting, and workforce planning.
Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and organizational change leadership skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence, drive alignment, and execute in complex environments.
12 or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 10 or more years of experience with a master’s degree in a related field.
PMP certification.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a CIO or senior technology executive.
Knowledge of enterprise technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, business applications, or software delivery.
Relevant certifications in project management, change management, or business operations; PMP or other relevant certifications are highly preferred.
Extensive experience with ITIL management is highly preferred.
Experience dealing with audits, ISO, PCI, HITRUST, or SOC 2.
Experience with privacy, security, risk, or compliance project management.

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to the CIO, helping shape priorities, assess trade-offs, and align organizational work with enterprise strategy.
Convert strategic priorities into an integrated operating plan with milestones, accountable owners, and measurable outcomes.
Run the CIO organization’s operating cadence, including leadership meetings, business reviews, planning sessions, decision forums, and follow-through on actions and commitments.
Prepare the CIO for executive, board, and other stakeholder engagements with briefings, decision documents, presentations, and talking points.
Identify emerging risks, dependencies, decisions, and opportunities, and elevate issues early with options and recommendations.
Lead the CIO PMO and oversee portfolio governance, prioritization, delivery, and benefits realization.
Maintain visibility into strategic initiatives, risks, dependencies, resources, budgets, and outcomes.
Drive execution of high-priority cross-functional programs and ensure alignment with business objectives.
Coordinate annual planning, budgets, forecasts, headcount, and investment governance.
Support business cases, funding decisions, and portfolio trade-offs.
Identify opportunities to optimize spending, resources, and technology investments.
Establish and manage organizational metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting.
Provide insight into delivery performance, service health, financial stewardship, and strategic outcomes.
Drive accountability through data-driven decision making.
Lead capacity and workforce planning across the CIO organization.
Align talent, skills, and resources to strategic priorities.
Support organizational design, succession planning, and capability development.
Lead internal communications and stakeholder engagement across the technology organization.
Support organizational change initiatives, adoption efforts, and executive messaging.
Coordinate leadership communications and readiness during major incidents and business disruptions.
Directly or through dotted-line leadership, lead Project Managers across the CIO organization and provide direction to a global team.
Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and accountable team culture across regions and time zones.