Chief of Staff to the CIO

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

The Chief of Staff to the CIO is a strategic and operational leader responsible for providing executive-level support and driving operational excellence within the function and organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor, managing complex projects, and ensuring the smooth functioning of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with IT leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement operational plans to achieve functional goals and objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of functional policies and procedures.

Operational Excellence:

• Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational goals.
• Streamline processes and improve efficiency through process optimization.
• Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure functional performance.
• Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.

Team Management and Development:

• Provide leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the organization.
• Identify training and development needs for staff.

Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate strategies and initiatives to stakeholders.
• Resolve conflicts and issues related to operations.
• Provide executive-level support to leadership, preparing presentations, and coordinating cross-team inputs for critical meetings and decisions.
• Conduct research and analysis on functional-related topics.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/DEMONSTRATED ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in IT or a related field.

SKILLS:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to operate in a proactive way anticipating the needs of stakeholders.
• Enacts high-quality work and has demonstrated ability to drive outcomes effectively representing C-suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
• Proficiency in IT software and tools.

PREFERRED:

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

Additional Information

Sandisk is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and employees and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their race, color, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming standards), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), gender (including a person’s gender identity, gender expression, and gender-related appearance and behavior, whether or not stereotypically associated with the person’s assigned sex at birth), age, national origin, sexual orientation, medical condition, marital status (including domestic partnership status), physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected medical and family care leave, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We also prohibit harassment of any individual on any of the characteristics listed above. Our non-discrimination policy applies to all aspects o