Chief of Staff – Engineering Strategy

About the role

As Director, Chief of Staff you will support the Head of CoCounsel Legal engineering, partnering with senior leaders across Thomson Reuters to drive strategic planning, resource management and execution of AI‑powered product initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Define, drive and operationalize strategic priorities, annual plans and long‑term roadmaps.
• Build and run leadership operating rhythms including staff meetings, quarterly reviews and off‑sites.
• Research, analyze and synthesize information to enable fast, well‑informed decisions.
• Own resource planning, headcount and budget management in partnership with Finance.
• Partner with HR on org design, hiring plans, talent calibration and succession.
• Lead creation of executive‑level materials such as strategy documents and board updates.
• Define and track metrics and OKRs, using data to identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve engineering, product and business delivery processes.

Required profile

• Experience working closely with software engineering or technical teams and understanding of SDLC and Agile practices.
• Proven track record delivering strategic and technical programs end‑to‑end across engineering, product and business.
• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, strategy, operations or consulting role supporting senior executives.
• Strong business and financial acumen, including budget and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and prioritization skills; data‑driven and detail‑oriented.
• Outstanding written, verbal and visual communication skills for senior audiences.

Required skills

• Agile methodologies
• AI/ML product development knowledge
• PowerPoint
• Excel

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with flexible arrangements.
• Work‑life balance policies including Flex My Way and up to 8 weeks remote work per year.
• Career development programs and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including flexible vacation, mental health days, retirement savings and tuition reimbursement.