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Chief of Staff

Experience Level: Recent MBA Graduate Location: Somerville, MA (Hybrid) Company: RISE Robotics Employment Type: Full-Time We’re seeking a mission-aligned, action-oriented Chief of Staff to work directly with our CEO to execute strategic priorities and keep the company moving forward. This is a unique opportunity to step into a pivotal role at a fast-growing startup and gain exposure to every function of the business—from product to fundraising to operations. Serve as the CEO’s right hand: translate ideas into action, manage follow-ups, and help turn strategic decisions into executed projects Lead cross-functional initiatives: identify gaps across departments (product, finance, operations) and drive high-priority projects to completion Own company-wide operating cadence: plan and run leadership meetings, all-hands, weekly check-ins, and post-mortems with clarity and consistency Manage internal communications: ensure the right people get the right information at the right time; write and organize docs, updates, and agendas Build and maintain external relationships: assist with fundraising, investor updates, and grant applications; draft decks, memos, and materials Support team performance and culture: design offsites, events, and rituals; help resolve friction points across the org; serve as a sounding board for leaders Track strategic priorities: keep tabs on company goals, product milestones, and fundraising goals—and help unblock momentum when things stall Act as a utility player: step in where needed—whether that’s running a vendor call, refining a pitch deck, managing a budget, or planning a demo day Requirements A recent MBA graduate with 3–7 years of prior experience in product, operations, or finance—preferably in industrial, cleantech, or hardware sectors Undergraduate degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or similar technical background preferred) A systems thinker who can zoom out to connect dots across functions and zoom in to ship projects with precision Comfortable working directly with executives and cross-functional teams—you lead through influence, not authority Excellent written and verbal communicator who brings structure to ambiguity and clarity to complexity Deeply organized, proactive, and resourceful—you don't wait to be asked; you see what needs doing and make it happen Experience in fast-paced startup or innovation environments; you know how to thrive amidst ambiguity Passionate about building a sustainable, impactful future and contributing to zero-emission innovation Bonus Points Experience working directly with a CEO or executive team Familiarity with non-dilutive funding or government grants Benefits Why This Role Matters The Chief of Staff is the force multiplier for our CEO and leadership team. You’ll gain visibility into every aspect of growing a startup, make an outsized impact from day one, and help bring zero-emission machines into the real world. This is a role for a future founder, operator, or investor.

Somerville, MA, USA

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Manager, Asset Strategy & Development63845333754755121

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Manager, Asset Strategy & Development

Overview About the Asset Strategy & Development Team Asset Strategy & Development (AS&D) provides a dual role. First, AS&D manages the day-to-day operations of the assets within the Core portfolio, while simultaneously leading the firm’s property development efforts in this same portfolio. AS&D’s focus areas include spearheading the internal cross functional team and external project resources, as well as representing WS in all regulatory permitting efforts before federal, state, and local agencies. AS&D is responsible for identifying both external risks (ex. regulatory, title, environmental, competitive) and business risks associated with new projects and developing strategies to avoid or mitigate those risks, managing the property to maximize its value proposition in the eyes of Tenants and other key stakeholders, and delivering financial efficiency to ordinary operations and capital expenditure projects. The Position The Manager is an integral member of the Asset Strategy & Development team reporting to a senior leader within AS&D. This role will work within assigned teams, providing overall property support and ensuring project success. The Manager will oversee the day-to-day management of a portfolio of existing and evolving assets, including hiring outside vendors to perform property services, and monitoring these vendors to insure that they are performing their duties in accordance with their contract and to WS’s standards. The individual in this role will manage the Company’s relationship with operating tenants, including solving problems, answering routine questions and understanding their leases to determine responsibility of non-recurring problems or issues. The Manager will engage with municipalities, government agencies/authorities, insurance companies, etc. to satisfy the requirements for properties relating to life safety, regulatory compliance, and industry-leading asset management practices, etc. The Manager will also be responsible for a varied portfolio of projects, assist in completion of key project deliverables manage the day-to-day aspects of these projects and drive them to success. Responsibilities will include managing outside project consultant teams, leading permitting, regulatory, and community matters related to the project, compiling comprehensive documentation of critical project information, providing detailed planning of project activities and team priorities, providing general project management support, and making project recommendations to Senior Leadership. This position spearheads the creation of each property’s annual operating budget and a 5-year capital budget for submission to Senior Leadership. The Manager will coordinate capital construction projects of all types and sizes within existing assets. What We Are Looking For Team Player: WS is a vertically integrated firm and the Manager will work in support of a senior leader of AS&D, and alongside Construction, Tenant Construction, Leasing, Design, Marketing, Accounting, and Finance on solutions to each challenge throughout the project. We are looking for candidates who excel at organizing, communicating, and managing complex details while preserving an awareness of big-picture project goals, and who are strong collaborators and thrive working in a team-oriented environment. Passion: Our people are passionate about our industry and our projects. The ideal candidate will be ambitious and intellectually curious in the business and have an appreciation for the scale and impact of the firm’s projects. Ownership: The ideal candidate will bring a sense of urgency surrounding project deadlines and responding to project tasks and deadlines in a timely manner, and will treat each property as their own, caring about the quality and outcome in driving each project to completion. Requirements An ideal candidate will thrive working in a team-oriented environment and will work collaboratively to deliver solutions. We are seeking people who have demonstrated the ability to deliver quality work and consistently meet deadlines. A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Management, or related field with 5-7 years of experience is required. About WS Development Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence. We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA, USA

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Associate, Strategic Initiatives63844793117825122

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Associate, Strategic Initiatives

A successful Associate will support the various activities described below, helping to identify needs, define strategy, create implementation plans, and assist in the execution of those plans. A successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, bring analytical rigor to decision-making, communicate effectively across the organization and with senior leadership, and understand how to achieve organizational buy-in and drive change. The day-to-day experience of the Strategic Initiatives Associate will be varied. The individual may spend one day analyzing financial statements and developing a financial model, the next day researching a new business venture, and another day managing the execution of a critical business initiative. This role requires strong analytical skills and a desire to tackle new challenges daily. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Prepare and maintain financial models to evaluate new business ventures and emerging tenants. These models include 10-year cash flows for IRR, cash flow multiple, and other profitability analyses. Opportunistically support in additional revenue enhancement / ancillary income and business priority opportunities (e.g., partnerships, potential investment opportunities in operating businesses, “green” technologies, investment recommendations and due diligence of non-real estate operating businesses, etc.). Independently research new and complex subjects to evaluate and create new lines of business. Identify needs related to company processes and systems, define implementation plans, and support the execution of those plans along with cross-functional partners. Work with diverse, cross-functional teams and senior leadership to identify business opportunities with significant impact to profitability. Support the execution of existing high-priority initiatives across all functional areas of the business. Perform business intelligence research to establish industry best practices for implementation at WS. Immediate Opportunity and Potential for Growth: This role will provide significant exposure to the WS organization and senior leadership as well as to a breadth of projects and company initiatives. A successful Associate will have significant growth opportunities within WS and will play a critical role in key decisions within the company. Requirements 4+ years of overall experience in strategy and process improvement Preferred profiles include: Consulting Investment banking with focus on M&A Internal consulting or process improvement within a growing company Self-starter with the ability to support high-value initiatives to conclusion Excels in fast-paced environments Strong analytical capabilities and previous experience developing data-driven analyses Excellent soft skills and the ability to work cross-functionally to persuade and drive change Strong written and verbal presentation skills, enabling this person to prepare and present information and recommendations to a broad and diverse audience Comfort with and eagerness to tackle ambiguous problems Strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint with ability to produce clear reports and presentations Interest in real estate About WS Development Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country. WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence. We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.

Chestnut Hill, Newton, MA, USA

Negotiable Salary