F5 · 1 week ago
Chief of Staff
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$144K/yr - $216K/yrF5 is a company focused on creating a better digital world by empowering organizations to secure and run applications. They are seeking a strategic and analytical Chief of Staff to support product management leadership, driving operational rigor and cross-functional alignment while leading a high-performing team.
Consumer ElectronicsSaaSSecurityVirtualization
Hiring Manager
Jordan Bradley
Responsibilities
Lead quarterly and annual strategic planning cycles, aligning long-term vision with near-term execution
Translate product strategy into operational plans, KPIs, and delivery roadmaps
Track and report on progress against strategic goals, value streams, and initiatives
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the VP of Product and product leadership team
Drive leadership team cadences, including offsites, executive updates, and board materials
Reduce operational overhead for the VP by managing cross-functional coordination and communications
Support product management leader in managing the product org’s operating rhythm (e.g., QBRs, roadmap reviews, leadership syncs)
Ensure meetings drive clarity, accountability, and progress toward goals
Maintain governance across priorities to ensure alignment and execution consistency
Act as liaison between Product Management and cross-functional partners (Engineering, Finance, GTM, HR, Design)
Coordinate cross-org initiatives and manage interdependencies across teams
Support go-to-market readiness and product launch alignment with broader company objectives
Build and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and reporting mechanisms for visibility into performance
Drive adoption of tools and systems that improve planning, tracking, and decision-making
Lead, manage, and develop a small team of operations professionals (e.g., program managers, analysts)
Set clear goals and expectations; conduct regular check-ins, feedback sessions, and performance reviews
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance team culture
Align team capacity and skills with the most critical strategic and operational initiatives
Coach team members to grow their capabilities and impact within the organization
Qualification
Required
Experience in product operations, strategy, business operations, or management consulting, with direct exposure to product leadership teams
Proven track record of driving strategic planning, operational excellence, and cross-functional programs in fast-paced environments
Exceptional communication skills with experience preparing executive-ready materials (board decks, strategic updates, offsite content)
Experience managing or mentoring individuals and driving team performance
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with proficiency in working with dashboards, metrics, and reporting tools
Ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization with confidence and diplomacy
Passion for product development and business impact — and a desire to work behind the scenes to enable success at scale
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Bonus
Restricted stock units
Benefits
Company
F5 is a multi-cloud application services and security company that specializes in application security, performance, and delivery.
Founded in 1996
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
F5 has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (155)
2024 (110)
2023 (211)
2022 (194)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.
2020-11-08Post Ipo Equity
1999-06-04IPO
1998-09-24Series Unknown
Leadership Team
François Locoh-Donou
President and CEO
Mohan Veloo
Chief Technology Officer - Asia Pacific, China & Japan
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