Chief of Staff to the CEO

About the job About Kinaxis Are you looking to join an innovative, market-leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, we are serious about technology, we are serious about customers, and we are serious about not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, then we might just be the place for you! In 1984, we started out as a team of three engineers. Today, we have grown to become a global organization with over 2000 employees around the world, 6 global office and a best-in-class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards globally, we are proud to work with our customers and employees towards solving some of the biggest challenges facing supply chains today. Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end-to-end supply chains, enabling our customers to make faster, better decisions. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. With more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries, we are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers. Location This is a remote role but the ideal candidate is located in Ottawa, Toronto, Boston, New York or Chicago. About The Role The Chief of Staff to the CEO is a highly strategic and analytical role designed to amplify the effectiveness, leverage, and impact of the CEO. This individual will operate as a force multiplier, driving strategic initiatives, ensuring operational rigor, leading cross-functional programs, and conducting quantitative and financial analyses to support executive decision-making. This is a unique opportunity for a high-performing professional to work with a global, enterprise SaaS company and help Kinaxis shape our next phase of growth. Ideally suited for those who thrive at being at the center of the action, turning big ideas into real momentum and results. Why is this role compelling:
Elevate board and investor materials with rigorous analytical insight.
Contribute directly to the company’s sustained growth and value creation.
Strong platform for future executive leadership roles (e.g., GM, Strategy, Corporate Development, COO track). Vacancy Status: This is an existing job vacancy. What you will do Strategic Planning & Execution
Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to drive enterprise strategy formulation, long-range planning, and annual operating planning.
Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with measurable KPIs and milestones
Monitor execution against corporate priorities and proactively identify risks or bottlenecks.
Support board preparation, investor materials, and strategic narratives Quantitative Modeling & Analysis
Build and maintain complex financial and operational models (e.g., growth scenarios, capital allocation, M&A cases, pricing strategy).
Conduct rigorous analysis to support strategic investments and trade-off decisions.
Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions, partnerships, and strategic investments. Program & Project Leadership
Lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives on behalf of the CEO.
Establish governance structures, operating cadences, and accountability frameworks that are nimble and agile
Drive alignment across product, GTM, services delivery, finance, and operations functions.
Ensure disciplined follow-through on key CEO and ELT priorities. Executive & Board Support
Prepare high-quality materials for Board meetings.
Support earnings preparation and investor-related strategic analysis.
Help shape executive communications internally and externally.
Act as a strategic thought partner in executive-level discussions. Organizational Leverage & Special Projects
Proactively identify structural or process improvements cross-functionally that increase executive team effectiveness.
Lead and own ad hoc, high-priority special projects with enterprise-wide impact.
Serve as a trusted advisor and confidential sounding board to the CEO. What we are looking for
5–10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, top tier strategy consulting, or corporate strategy within enterprise SaaS.
Strong financial modeling and analytical skillset, with exceptional quantitative and structured problem-solving ability.
Experience supporting senior executives or board-level initiatives.
Exposure to enterprise software, SaaS metrics and OKR frameworks required.
Executive presence and strong communication skills.
Ability to operate at both strategic and detailed execution levels.
High ownership mentality and bias for execution, action and results.
Strong program management and cross-functional leadership skills.
Absolute discretion and integrity, managing confidential matters with maturity
Highly driven, intellectually curious, and resilient.
Thrives operating in ambiguity and fast-paced growth environments.
Low ego, high collaboration. Work With Impact: Our AI infused platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, when we see store shelves stocked, when medications are available for our loved ones, and so much more. Work with Fortune 500 Brands: Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some of our customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more. Social Responsibility at Kinaxis: Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to net-zero operations strategy for the long term. We are involved in our communities and support causes globally where we can make the most impact. People matter at Kinaxis and these are some of the perks and benefits we created for our team:
Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company-wide day off on the third Friday of every month)
Flexible work options
Physical and mental well-being programs
Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
Mentorship programs and training and career development
Recognition programs and referral rewards
Hackathons For more information, visit the Kinaxis web site at www.kinaxis.com or the company’s blog at http://blog.kinaxis.com . Kinaxis strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply to our welcoming community. We strive to make our website and application process accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at recruitmentprograms@kinaxis.com . This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. Dismiss services promo card