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Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

 

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer in the world, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 83-year history. Today, we're on the lookout for energetic people with the potential to perform, as well as the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: California, USA  

 

 

What we are looking for:

 

Yazaki is looking for an Executive Director of Staff to join our YII team in TX or CA.  The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a collaborative and action-driven environment making lasting impacts on the organization. 

 

What you will be doing:

 

The Executive Director of Staff (EDoS) is a junior Chief of Staff position reporting directly to the CEO of Yazaki Innovations, Inc. The EDoS is a Director level position that play a critical role that works behind the scenes to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they are brought to the chief executive. The EDoS acts as an advisor to the CEO acting as sounding board for ideas. EDoS has access to CEO information and would act as eyes & ears on the ground on behalf of the CEO, so that the CEO can focus on higher priority strategic items.

• Cross-functional Management: The EDoS acts as an air traffic controller for the leader and the senior team, an integrator connecting work streams that would otherwise remain siloed.
• Advisor: The EDoS acts as an honest broker when the leader needs a wide-ranging view without turf considerations, and a confidant.
• Time Management: The EDoS is the chief executive’s personal timekeeper, orchestrating their schedule and planning essential travels.
• Strategic Initiatives: The EDoS steers strategic business initiatives from genesis to fruition.
• Company Analysis: The EDoS presents the chief executive and other senior leaders with detailed company operations analysis.
• Improvement Identification: The EDoS identifies areas of improvement across the organization and makes actionable recommendations.

 

 

What you will bring to the table:

 

• BS/BA degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Legal, or Liberal Arts.
• Minimum 10 years Program Management, Account Management and/or Business Development experience.
• Preferred: Direct experience in a Chief of Staff (or deputy role) to a C-suite level position.

 

 

What we can provide you:

 

• A collaborative learning environment that will help you reach your maximum potential
• Opportunities to build your professional network
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule

 

 

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.