Technical Chief of Staff

Clera

Stockholm, Sweden

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for early-career professionals with technical expertise who coordinate cross-functional initiatives and adapt to shifting priorities in an AI productivity software startup.

Best fit for

Early-career professionals with technical depth and experience in cross-functional project coordination
— “Recent graduate or a candidate nearing graduation; the role also lists a typical experience range of 3-7 years.”
Candidates who can translate strategic goals into actionable plans and deliver under pressure
— “Experience translating strategy into plans and delivering cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.”

Things to consider

On-site presence in Stockholm is required, with no remote flexibility implied.
— “Comfort working on-site in Stockholm and adapting to changing priorities.”
The role likely requires a high degree of adaptability due to the dynamic nature of early-stage startups.
— “Drive high-impact projects from planning through completion, adapting as priorities change.”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in cross-functional project coordination and strategic planning in your resume.
— “Translate strategic goals into concrete plans and track delivery against tight deadlines.”
Emphasize your ability to provide technical insights to support decision-making.
— “Support founder decision-making with technical context and project-level insights.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

successful project completion
positive team feedback
accurate documentation

Typical background

technical backgroundcomputer scienceproduct management

Skills & requirements

Required

Cross-functional CoordinationStrategic PlanningTechnical JudgmentProject ManagementCommunicationTeam Alignment

Preferred

BrandingDesignSocial Media

Stack & domain

Technical JudgmentCross-functional ExecutionProject ManagementCommunicationCollaborationLeadershipProblem-solvingTeamworkTechnologyOperations

About the role

Original posting from Clera via Ashby

ABOUT THE ROLE
Partner closely with the founders of an early-stage AI productivity software company, helping coordinate work across product, go-to-market, and operations. This hands-on role combines technical judgment with cross-functional execution to help turn company priorities into progress.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and help teams align on priorities.
Translate strategic goals into concrete plans and track delivery against tight deadlines.
Support founder decision-making with technical context and project-level insights.
Drive high-impact projects from planning through completion, adapting as priorities change.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Recent graduate or a candidate nearing graduation; the role also lists a typical experience range of 3-7 years.
Strong technical background and computer science fundamentals gained through formal training or equivalent practical experience.
Experience translating strategy into plans and delivering cross-functional initiatives under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort working on-site in Stockholm and adapting to changing priorities. Interest in branding, design, or social channels is a plus.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Annual salary of $55,000-$80,000, plus equity options in the range of 0.15%-0.50%. Visa sponsorship is not available.
LOCATION
On-site in Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden.

Source: Clera careers (Ashby)