Chief of Staff

Senior Project Manager / Chief of Staff

Industry: Health and Wellness/Supplements

Location: Marina del Rey, CA (On-site, Mon–Fri), Local candidates only

Compensation: Up to $125,000 + spot bonus eligibility

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established, mission-driven natural health and wellness company based in Marina del Rey to place a Senior Project Manager / Chief of Staff supporting their long-tenured CEO. This is a newly created role designed to bring dedicated, high-level operational support to the executive office. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with a hands‑on, values‑driven leader and play a meaningful role in shaping how the organization operates.

This is not a traditional EA role. The right person will function as a strategic partner, systems builder, and trusted right hand to the CEO, blending project management, operational oversight, and executive support into one seat.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and manage the executive office ecosystem, creating systems and processes that allow the CEO to operate at full effectiveness
• Own project management across cross‑functional initiatives from initiation through completion
• Prepare the CEO for meetings, manage follow‑ups, and act as a gatekeeper for his time and calendar
• Coordinate with the leadership team, including the Chief of Marketing on ongoing priorities and deliverables
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements across the organization
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times

Ideal Candidate

• Calm, humble, and emotionally intelligent, no ego, collaborative by nature
• Highly organized with a solutions‑first mindset and the ability to take projects from start to finish independently
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, unstructured environment where priorities can shift
• Steady and reliable with a track record of tenure and trust in previous roles
• Background in wellness, natural products, consumer goods, or similar mission‑aligned industries is a plus but not required

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of experience in a senior operations, project management, Chief of Staff, or strategic leadership role
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust quickly with senior leadership
• Must be able to commute to Marina del Rey 5 days per week. Candidates must be local to the area
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or a related field highly preferred; MBA a plus