Chief of Staff, Strategy

Holganix

Kansas City, MO

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Agriculture, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Cadence, Capacity Strategy, Channel Strategies, Communication Skills, Competitive Research, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Follow Through, Leadership, Metrics, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Project/Program Management, Risk Analysis, Sales, Strategic Planning, Sustainability, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Kansas City, MO

POSTED

Today

Description

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

This role is on-site in our Kansas City, MO office with travel required. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive Management & Operating Cadence

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

2. Strategic Initiative Leadership

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

3. Cross-Functional Alignment & Leadership

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

4. External Engagement & Representation

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

5. Proactive Problem Solving & Opportunity Identification

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

6. Culture & Leadership Leverage

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

What Success Looks Like

The CSO's time is consistently aligned with the highest-impact opportunities
Strategic initiatives move forward with clarity, speed, and accountability
Cross-functional alignment improves, with fewer gaps and delays
External engagements are well-prepared and highly effective
The organization experiences increased clarity, coordination, and execution discipline

Why This Role Matters

This role is central to scaling the strategic capacity of Holganix. The right individual will not only increase the effectiveness of the CSO but will also play a key role in ensuring that strategy translates into measurable impact across the business.

Requirements

Core Capabilities

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

Experience

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

Personal Attributes

Highly organized, disciplined, and execution-oriented
Proactive, anticipatory, and solutions-focused
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Trusted, discreet, and reliable
Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Chief of Staff, Strategy

Holganix

Kansas City, MO

About the Company

Holganix

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