Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 124 million registered learners as of March 31, 2023. Coursera partners with over 300 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a Delaware public benefit corporation and a B Corp in February 2021.

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About Coursera + Udemy

Coursera and Udemy are now one company, bringing together two mission-driven brands to create the world’s most powerful platform for turning learning into progress. Together, we help more than 300 million learners and 12,000+ enterprise customers build the skills they need for a world being reshaped by AI. Read more about the combined company by visiting our blog.

Why join us now?

AI is transforming how people learn, work, and grow, and the need for new skills has never been greater. Coursera brings trusted content and credentials from leading university and industry partners, while Udemy brings a dynamic skills marketplace and global network of real-world experts. By combining these strengths, we can connect more people and organizations to the skills they need, when they need them.

Shape What Comes Next

By joining our team, you’ll have the opportunity to reshape how the world learns and applies skills—and help millions of people participate in the new economy. Bring your ideas, expertise, and perspective to meaningful work that can make a difference at global scale.

Location: 

Coursera + Udemy lets you choose the best way to work, whether it’s from home, an office, or a collaboration space. We’re a globally distributed team that comes together intentionally for collaboration, complex problem-solving, and key milestones — creating opportunities for teams to come together. If you’re ready to make a global impact, help scale unique products across Coursera + Udemy, and grow your career, apply below.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Chief of Staff to join our team as the Enterprise GM's Chief of Staff, operating across functional teams to drive company-wide strategic alignment and transformation. This role acts as a company-level thought partner, leading cross-functional initiatives, synthesizing insights across functions, and ensuring that Coursera’s long-term priorities are executed cohesively across the organization.

At Coursera, we are entering a new phase of scale, one that demands tighter strategic integration and stronger connective systems across the company. The Chief of Staff plays a critical role in shaping those systems, enabling the company to operate with clarity, consistency, and foresight. Working across multiple executives and orgs, this role strengthens Coursera’s leadership alignment and execution muscle, driving transformation through thoughtful design and company-level coherence. The Chief of Staff operates with broad executive trust and crucially balances strategic foresight with the operational clarity needed to execute at scale.

Objectives of this role: 

Support Enterprise GM multi-year strategies that drive financial performanceDrive integration across multiple functions to ensure alignment of strategy, priorities, and resource allocationEnable sustainable operational excellence, including organizational cadence and governanceDrive strategic decision-making at the executive level Shape and steer multi-function initiatives that advance Coursera’s strategy and operating modelCreate and improve cross-functional collaboration that supports delivery of company- and org-level prioritiesIdentify and proactively address systemic organizational challenges that impact multiple functions

Responsibilities: 

Partner with principal plus executive enabling functions - Finance, HR, EA - to develop and execute 2-3 year strategic plans that drive measurable business impact across org functions in alignment with company objectivesDesign and implement sophisticated operating models that enable scale while maintaining agilityProvide strategic counsel to principal on critical business decisions, leveraging deep understanding of market dynamics, company-level goals, and internal capabilities; Provide sophisticated analysis and recommendations that include the inputs of appropriate stakeholders, including executivesSupport multi-exec alignment on strategic priorities and resource allocation across multiple functionsArchitect and execute complex organizational change, from concept to landing, including structural changes, process improvements, and cultural shiftsSynthesize insights and recommendations across multiple business areas to inform company-level tradeoffs and sequencingBuild and maintain influential relationships at the senior management level (e.g. VP+) across the organization to enable rapid mobilization for strategic initiatives

Required qualifications:

15+ years in business management, strategy, or executive advisory rolesIn-depth experience driving results in a B2B, preferably SaaS, revenue organization, e.g. Revenue Operations, Sales, GTMDemonstrated experience leading complex, multi-year transformational initiativesTrack record of influencing executive-level decisions and driving organizational changeDeep expertise in organizational design and operational excellenceProven ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results in rapidly evolving environmentsSuperior strategic thinking and analytical capabilitiesOutstanding executive presence and communication skillsExperience managing high-stakes stakeholder relationships, including at the senior management level (i.e. VP+)

Preferred qualifications:

MBA or advanced degreeExperience managing a large, global organization (30+ FTE) Track record of successful P&L managementExperience serving as interim executive leaderExperience delivering company-level transformation as a cross-functional leader

Compensation:

This role is available in the following US Pay Zones:

US Zone 1: $230,000 - $287,500

US Zone 2: $220,000 - $275,000

US Zone 3: $204,000 - $255,000

US Zone 4: $190,000 - $237,500

At Coursera, we offer competitive, zone-based pay aligned to your location, experience, and role level across four U.S. pay zones. Our total rewards package goes beyond salary, with comprehensive health and wellness benefits, bonus and RSU equity programs, and global perks designed to help you grow and thrive wherever you are.

US Pay Zones:

US-Z1: Bay AreaUS-Z2: NYC and Seattle MetroUS-Z3: CA, WA, NY, NJ, CO, CT, DC, GA, IL, MA, MD, OR, RI, TX, VAUS-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

Posting Date: 7/31/2026

Application Window: 

We anticipate the application window will be open until 9/30/2026. Based on business needs, this opportunity may remain posted beyond or closed before the anticipated application window.

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To protect against recruitment fraud, Coursera + Udemy recruiters only communicate via official coursera.org/udemy.com email addresses and never through personal accounts. We do not accept resumes via email or social media; please submit all applications directly through our careers page.

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Coursera is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a welcoming and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request at recruiting@coursera.org.



Chief of Staff, Enterprise

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