At Orient Path, we partner with high-growth technology companies globally.
One of our clients operates at the intersection of technology, science and research, education, and investment. Its ecosystem spans technology businesses, research initiatives and academic institutions, creating an unusually broad and intellectually diverse operating environment.
As this portfolio continues to grow, we're looking for someone who can work closely with one of its senior leaders and help turn a complex set of priorities, projects, and decisions into consistent execution.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for a Strategic Business Manager / Chief of Staff — a highly analytical, business-minded generalist who can become a trusted business right hand to a senior executive.
The role requires more than excellent coordination. You need to understand how businesses work, quickly grasp the substance behind very different initiatives, ask the right questions, challenge when necessary, and relentlessly drive things to completion.
You'll work largely behind the scenes, staying close to every key initiative and connecting the dots across different teams and stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Develop a strong understanding of the businesses, organisations and initiatives across the executive's portfolio — not simply track their progress
- Move comfortably between business, finance, technology, education and scientific/research topics
- Proactively chase information, decisions and stakeholders when needed — ensuring important issues don't stall or disappear between meetings
- Translate priorities and discussions into clear actions, owners, timelines, and follow-ups
- Prepare agendas, context, analysis, and materials for important meetings and decision points
- Follow up after meetings and ensure commitments turn into action
- Work directly with project owners, functional leaders, and external stakeholders to keep initiatives moving
- Structure ambiguous problems, gather relevant information, and help prepare options for decision-making
- Continuously reprioritize as new information and business needs emerge
- Act as a trusted business partner and execution layer for the executive you support
What we expect
- Strong academic background from a high-quality university
- Excellent analytical and structured problem-solving skills