Chief of Staff / Phoenix / Onsite

Chief of Staff / Phoenix / Onsite Phoenix, Arizona Onsite Contract $50/hr - $60/hr This Chief of Staff role sits directly within the CIOu2019s office and is responsible for shaping, pitching, and executing the highest-priority strategic initiatives across IT and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Youu2019ll own executive-level proposals end-to-end, translate complex technical needs into clear business value, and personally drive a small portfolio of CIO-only initiatives. This is a high visibility, high-trust role designed for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, finance, and execution. This role gives you a real seat at the table with executive leadership and direct exposure to how investment decisions are made at the highest level. Youu2019re not just preparing decks, youu2019re influencing where the organization spends time, money and focus. Youu2019ll have autonomy, executive sponsorship, and ownership over projects that matter, especially those that donu2019t fit neatly into standard delivery models. If you like being the calm, strategic operator during pivots, crises, or u201cwe need this done nowu201d moments, this role is built for you. Required Skills & Experience + Experience operating in or alongside an executive leadership or CIO organization + Strong financial literacy, including CapEx vs OpEx and ROI justification + Proven ability to translate technical initiatives into business value + Excellent executive-level communication and presentation skills + Hands-on project leadership experience with high-visibility initiatives Desired Skills & Experience + Background in IT, technology, or digital transformation environments + Experience supporting ELT or Board-level decision making + Comfort leading projects that fall outside traditional delivery frameworks + Ability to operate calmly during high-pressure or pivot situations What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown + 30% Executive presentation tools (PowerPoint, Google Slides, visual storytelling) + 25% Financial modeling and ROI analysis (CapEx, OpEx) + 20% Project and portfolio management tools + 15% Enterprise IT landscape exposure + 10% Ad hoc executive analysis and reporting Daily Responsibilities + 100% Hands On You will receive the following benefits: + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits + Vision Benefits + Health Savings Account (HSA) + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance + Hospital Indemnity Insurance + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options + Paid Sick Time Leave + Legal and Identity Protection Plans + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit + 529 College Saver Plan Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRPu2019s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Posted by: Isabella Sweet Specialization: + Project Management

Created: 2026-01-16