Chief of Staff to Global Partner EVP

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Job Details

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This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping the future of the Alliances and Channels organisation by supporting the Global EVP, aligning and driving strategic priorities, operational excellence, and transformative impact on a global scale. As a key stakeholder of A&C’s strategic framework, the Director will help define and oversee the global A&C operating model, governance structures, and reporting. 

This individual will act as the right hand to the A&C Global Leader, influencing high-level decision-making, providing strategic counsel, and fostering alignment across global priorities. The Chief of Staff will partner closely with the Global Partner CoE leaders and the extended A&C leadership teams to support the building of a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaboration, driving measurable outcomes that align with the company’s overarching objectives.

Responsibilities
 

Strategic Counsel and Leadership

• Serve as the primary strategic advisor and trusted partner to the A&C Global EVP, providing expert guidance to inform decision-making and drive alignment across global business priorities.

• Represent the A&C Global Leader and Global Partner Alliance in executive-level forums, steering discussions, influencing outcomes, and fostering high-impact collaboration with senior stakeholders including to all Sales OUs.

• Act as a catalyst for strategic transformation by identifying and advancing high-value opportunities to improve the global A&C impact.
   

Global Operating Model Development

• Support the design and execution of the end-to-end global A&C operating model, ensuring it is aligned with both organisational strategy and desired business outcomes.

• Establish and optimise key operating cadences working with CoE leader, enhancing cross-functional coordination and reinforcing accountability across the A&C organisation.

• Collaboratively work with the rest of the Partner CoE, supporting their strategic and operational objectives.
   

Governance and Organisational Alignment

• Support the development of robust governance frameworks, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and alignment with business standards.

• Facilitate strategic dialogues among A&C leadership, ensuring initiatives are prioritised and aligned with broader company objectives.

• Represent Global Partner EVP in the global A&C community to align all empowered OU A&C teams. Develop and maintain all feedback and act as a single global voice for A&C into the Partner CoE.
   

Global Reporting and Strategic Analytics

• Oversee the management of A&C global reporting and drive OU accountability to support the global business.

• Partner with technical and data teams to ensure analytics capabilities align with strategic needs.
   

Driving High-Impact Initiatives

• Oversee cross-functional, transformational projects that enable business innovation, accelerate growth, and optimise organisational effectiveness.

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Services, Finance, and other business units to execute key initiatives that align with A&C’s mission and global priorities.
   

Leadership and Team Development

• Build and lead a high-performing, strategically focused team responsible for global reporting, governance, and strategic projects.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability, mentoring team members and guiding them to achieve excellence.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Strategic and Operational Expertise

• Deep Salesforce experience including core sales Operations and Strategy

• First class internal network 

• Extensive experience crafting and executing complex, high-impact strategies that address dynamic global business challenges.

• Expertise in designing and managing global operating models, governance frameworks, and scalable processes.

• A proven track record of identifying growth opportunities, aligning them with strategic priorities, and driving execution.

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or sales strategy, preferably in a technology-related industry. Experience in an Alliances & Channels function is preferred but not mandated.
   

Problem-Solving and Innovation

• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, with a track record of breaking down complex challenges, designing actionable solutions, and driving sustainable results.

• Strong capacity for innovative thinking, leveraging creative approaches to address evolving business needs.
   

Executive Presence and Influence

• Demonstrated ability to deliver C-suite-ready recommendations and materials, coupled with experience representing senior executives in high-stakes forums.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

• Experience in a Chief of Staff role or comparable executive support capacity is highly desirable.
   

Business Transformation Expertise

• Proven capability in leading large-scale, cross-functional transformations and navigating complex change management processes.

• Demonstrated success in delivering measurable business impact through innovative, forward-thinking initiatives.
   

Leadership and Collaboration

• Experience leading project teams, mentoring colleagues, or working collaboratively to guide team objectives is highly valued.

• Ability to foster a culture of alignment and shared purpose across diverse teams.

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