About Coursera + Udemy

Coursera and Udemy have combined to create a global learning and skills platform serving more than 300 million learners and 12,000+ enterprise customers.

Coursera provides content and credentials from leading university and industry partners, while Udemy brings a global skills marketplace and network of real-world experts. Together, the company aims to connect individuals and organisations with the skills needed in a rapidly changing, AI-driven economy.

The Role

Coursera + Udemy is seeking a Chief of Staff to the Enterprise GM to operate across functional teams and drive company-wide strategic alignment and transformation.

The role will serve as a company-level thought partner, leading cross-functional initiatives, synthesising insights across functions and ensuring long-term priorities are executed cohesively. The Chief of Staff will work across multiple executives and organisations to strengthen leadership alignment, operating systems and execution at scale.

Key Objectives

• Support Enterprise GM multi-year strategies that drive financial performance.
• Drive integration across functions around strategy, priorities and resource allocation.
• Enable sustainable operational excellence, including organisational cadence and governance.
• Drive strategic decision-making at the executive level.
• Shape and steer multi-function initiatives that advance company strategy and the operating model.
• Improve cross-functional collaboration to support company- and organisation-level priorities.
• Identify and proactively address systemic organisational challenges affecting multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Planning

• Partner with Finance, HR and Executive Assistant functions to develop and execute two- to three-year strategic plans.
• Align strategic plans with company objectives and measurable business impact.
• Provide strategic counsel to the Enterprise GM on critical business decisions.
• Deliver sophisticated analysis and recommendations incorporating appropriate executive and stakeholder input.

Operating Model & Transformation

• Design and implement operating models that enable scale while maintaining agility.
• Architect and execute complex organisational change, including structural changes, process improvements and cultural shifts.
• Synthesise insights across multiple business areas to inform company-level trade-offs and sequencing.

Executive Alignment & Stakeholder Management

• Support multi-executive alignment on strategic priorities and resource allocation.
• Build and maintain influential relationships with senior management, including VP-level leaders and above.
• Enable rapid mobilisation of strategic initiatives across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in business management, strategy or executive advisory roles.
• In-depth experience driving results within a B2B, preferably SaaS, revenue organisation such as Revenue Operations, Sales or GTM.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-year transformation initiatives.
• Track record of influencing executive-level decisions and driving organisational change.
• Deep expertise in organisational design and operational excellence.
• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver results in rapidly evolving environments.
• Superior strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Outstanding executive presence and communication skills.
• Experience managing high-stakes stakeholder relationships at the senior management level, including VP+.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• Experience managing a large, global organisation of 30+ FTE.
• Track record of successful P&L management.
• Experience serving as an interim executive leader.
• Experience delivering company-level transformation as a cross-functional leader.

Compensation

The role is offered across four U.S. pay zones:

U.S. Pay ZoneBase SalaryUS-Z1 – Bay Area$230,000–$287,500US-Z2 – NYC & Seattle Metro$220,000–$275,000US-Z3$204,000–$255,000US-Z4$190,000–$237,500

The total rewards package also includes health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programmes, and global employee perks.

U.S. Pay Zones

• US-Z1: Bay Area
• US-Z2: NYC and Seattle Metro
• US-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VA
• US-Z4: AK, AZ, DE, FL, HI, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NV, NH, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WI

Application Process

The anticipated application window is open through September 30, 2026, although the company may extend or close the posting earlier depending on business needs.

Applications should be submitted directly through the Coursera + Udemy careers page. The company states that recruiters communicate only through official Coursera.org or Udemy.com email addresses and does not accept resumes through email or social media.

Coursera + Udemy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process.

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