Sr. Director & Chief of Staff to the Chief Revenue Officer

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

About the Role:

We are seeking a strategic and execution-focused Senior Director & Chief of Staff to partner with the EVP, Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and leadership team for our Enterprise Sales organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor, integrator, and operational leader driving clarity, accountability, and alignment of strategic initiatives across a complex, global go-to-market business.

The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, operational discipline, and the ability to turn strategy into action through rigorous planning, analytics, and cross-functional collaboration. You will lead the rhythm of the business, oversee strategic initiatives, and ensure the organization operates with focus, efficiency, and measurable impact.

Key Responsibilities:

· Partner with the CRO to define and execute the Enterprise Sales strategy, annual operating plan, and key business priorities.

· Develop and maintain the sales operating cadence including business reviews (QBRs), monthly performance reviews, and leadership "off-sites."

· Drive the execution of strategic initiatives and ensure alignment between sales, marketing, finance, operations, and product teams.

· Serve as a strategic thought partner and proxy to the CRO, enabling focus on the highest-impact priorities.

· Streamline communication, decision-making, and information flow within the leadership team and across the organization.

· Prepare executive presentations, board updates, and business reviews with sharp insight and storytelling.

· Anticipate organizational needs and proactively address issues that could hinder execution or morale.

· Partner with Sales Operations and enablement teams to provide actionable insights on sales performance, customer trends, and growth opportunities.

· Ensure the organization has the systems, tools, and metrics to drive accountability and Support organizational design, workforce planning, and resource allocation to optimize productivity and growth.

· Lead or oversee key transformation projects and initiatives.

· Drive communication and engagement strategies to foster alignment, transparency, and a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

· 12+ years of experience in sales operations, strategy, business management, or general management, preferably in Enterprise or B2B technology environments.

· Proven experience supporting or leading large, matrixed sales organizations with complex go-to-market motions.

· Strong analytical and financial acumen; able to translate data into business insights and executive recommendations.

· Exceptional organizational, communication, and executive storytelling skills.

· Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional collaboration.

· Bachelor’s degree in business or advanced degree preferred.

Ideal Capabilities:

· Strategic thinker with a bias for action.

· Trusted advisor who balances discretion, diplomacy, and decisiveness.

· Highly collaborative and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change.

· Operates with integrity, accountability, and a passion for results.

· Ability to navigate complex and ambiguous environments with an agile mindset ready to pivot and iterate as needed.

· Disciplined execution skills with influence to effect change and break down barriers to ensure results and impact are delivered. 

· Ability to build trust and partnering relationships with executives and internal / external stakeholders of all levels.

· Skilled at synthesizing large amounts of data to identify critical trends and present data in