Description

Vice President, Chief of Staff and Strategic Initiatives

Technology, Data and Analytics

The primary responsibility of this VP, Chief of Staff and Strategic Initiatives role is to maximize the effectiveness of the functional areas reporting to the Executive Vice President, Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer. This role focuses on the effective management of key initiatives, prioritization and transformation efforts, development and execution of functional strategy, and on the implementation of key enterprise-wide priorities. This role requires a solid understanding of the overall business as well as ELC’s strategy and ways of working. This is a highly visible role and requires strong collaboration skills across various teams across the organization. 

Key Responsibilities:

Drive strategic and operational priorities for the Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer:

• Work with CTDAO and Leadership Team to set functional priorities aligned to enterprise strategy, connecting the priorities across the company’s global matrix of Brands / Regions / Functions / Channels and how these translate to the Tech Organization.

• Drive the Tech and D&A transformation roadmap in partnership with Leadership and the identified external partners and deploy program management capabilities to lead strategic workstreams.  

Develop strategic approach and materials

• Develop key materials for CTDAO to include Executive Team updates, Board of Directors Materials, etc.

• In partnership with Communications and HRBP, ensure key messages are developed and shared with the broader teams in a timely manner via monthly town hall, emails, videos, etc.

• Serve as process owner of the leadership team meeting cadence, including agenda-setting, preparation, planning, steering towards decisions and driving follow up actions.

• Help identify and resolve barriers to effective decision making and execution at the leadership team level, ensuring the team functions as a high performing team. Act as a connector and integrator for the functions and deliver key communications and messaging across the leadership team.

Enable implementation of enterprise initiatives:

• Partner with CTDAO and Leadership Team to drive enterprise-wide initiatives. Work closely with initiative owners to determine optimal implementation plan and deploy across the functional areas. Work closely with the ELC Chief of Staff community to enable seamless delivery of identified priorities.

• Foster strong collaboration and coordination with other Chiefs of Staff. Drive initiative prioritization and alignment across the matrix. Collectively uncover, prioritize and escalate issues and decisions as needed for CTDAO for resolution.

Lead functional strategy and portfolio/resource planning:

• With CTDAO and Leadership Team, develop functional strategy to deliver business growth and profit goals. Work cross-functionally to ensure Tech Strategy is aligned to and clearly enables ELC corporate strategy, brand, region and function strategies.

• Work with CTDAO, Leadership Team, finance and HR to optimize resource planning across the organization, as well as streamline and/or develop processes in order to strengthen the teams’ ability to support business growth and manage risk in a rapidly changing Global business environment.

• Partner with Finance and Tech and D&A Leadership to inform the budget for Tech and D&A and proactively manage the budget on an ongoing basis, in partnership with Finance and Human Resources.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in a fast-moving business environment

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or related field. Advanced degree is a plus.

• Experience in managing complex transformation and change management is highly preferred

• Experience in strategy and/or finance highly preferred

• Experience program/project management with proven record of seamless execution of complex projects/initiatives; experience in Technology is preferred.

• Exposure to and ability to navigate exposure to C-Suite executives and their staff to advance department priorities

• Experience leading strategy or operations of a team, including executing multiple and varied initiatives

• Proven track record of ensuring accountability and results; ability to steer leaders and constituents towards decisions

• Top-notch business acumen, consultative skills, critical thinking, problem solving, facilitation, and organizational skills

• Able to move from strategy to tactical execution seamlessly, with a bias for action and willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to get the job done

• Intellectually curious and creative thinker comfortable challenging the “status quo,”

• Excellent relationship building, influencing, collaboration and communication skills with all levels of management and employees

• Even-keeled, even under pressure and tight timelines on deliverables

• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to judge situations accurately and quickly, grasping complexities, identifying key issues and applying sound judgment

• Quantitative skills and experience creating compelling business presentations

• Strong storyteller and writer with the ability to create compelling narratives in support of our business strategies and with the skills to distill complex content into clear, concise and engaging communications

• Ability to be flexible, pro-active, work under tight deadlines, and ensure quality and accuracy

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].