Perficient is proudly and provocatively disrupting the consulting industry. We are looking for someone who has the passion and the energy to create something exceptional. And who has operated at the intersection of strategy and execution inside a fast-moving, high-stakes environment. You will work directly alongside the CEO, acting as a force multiplier: shaping strategy, driving cross-functional execution, and representing the CEO in moments that matter. This role has enormous visibility and enormous expectations. If you need clear boundaries, a defined job description, and predictable hours — this isn't it. If you are looking to drive hard, be in the action every day, learn at a dramatic pace, build an exceptional global network, and become a recognized leader in the future of the industry, this could be your opportunity.
The Role
The Chief of Staff is the CEO's strategic right hand. You will be inside the decisions that define the company's direction — not briefed on them afterward. You will have a voice at the table. You'll operate across executive partnership, operational leadership, cross-functional execution, and external engagement, often in the same day.
ResponsibilitiesExecutive Partnership & Strategic Impact
Serve as a trusted sparring partner and advisor to the CEO — participating in high-level decisions, challenging assumptions, and offering alternative perspectives before they calcify into strategy
Represent the CEO in internal and client-facing settings; carry their intent without needing them in the room
Structure and drive execution of strategic priorities — clear milestones, clear owners, clear outcomes
Operational Leadership
Own the operating rhythm of the CEO's office — priorities, cadence, communications, and decision-making processes
Lead planning and execution of executive leadership meetings and offsites; develop CEO-level presentations and company-wide messaging
Partner with the EA to ruthlessly protect and optimize the CEO's time based on strategic impact
Cross Functional Execution
Lead complex initiatives that require coordination across multiple business units and senior stakeholders
Identify and remove blockers before they become problems; escalate risks with solutions, not just flags
Build accountability systems that outlast your direct involvement
External Engagement & Relationship Management
- Attend client meetings, executive engagements, and major events alongside the CEO, requiring significant travel (~50%)
- Build and manage relationships with key clients, partners, and investors
- Design processes to track and deepen high-value external relationships over time
10+ years of experience in high-intensity environments — MBB consulting, investment banking, or a combination of elite consulting and hypergrowth company experience
MBA preferred; but a track record that speaks louder than the degree
Experience as a Chief of Staff, Head of Strategy, or Senior Operations role at a company that scaled fast — you have lived the chaos firsthand and got energy from it
Executive-grade communication: you produce investor memos, board updates, and internal comms that are polished, high-signal, and fast
Diplomatic backbone: you navigate leadership tensions and have hard conversations with both empathy and candor
AI fluency - you have insatiable curiosity and active use AI tools in your workflow, seeing them as leverage multipliers, not novelty
A high bar for disruption: the status quo annoys you. You approach everything with an intent to exceed objectives, to positively surprise, to be bold. And you expect the same from others in return
Must reside in the New York metropolitan area and be excited about in-office work in downtown Manhattan, with regular business travel; relocation support available if needed
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and high expectations.
Willingness and ability to travel 50% of the time.
Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans. Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Disability Accommodations: Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $180,000 to $300,000. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.
Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in business or IT and MBA
- 10+ years' experience and experience at a top-tier consulting firm
- Proficient in leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation
- Demonstrated experience in strategic problem solving and executive communication
- Outstanding professional presence and emotional intelligence
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Perficient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Perficient and has not been reviewed or approved by Perficient.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are positioned as robust, including a 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and an option for after-tax contributions (mega backdoor Roth). Eligibility details are described as clear for core benefits, supporting confidence in plan access timing.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental benefits are described as structured, with paid maternity recovery time and paid parental leave for all new parents. Company-paid disability coverage is also highlighted, strengthening the overall family support posture.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is characterized as generally market-aligned for a portion of roles, with examples of pay being viewed as fair or decent in certain contexts (such as remote or region-specific situations). Variable pay potential appears stronger in some tracks, improving perceived competitiveness for those roles.
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What We Do
Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, we bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.
