Senior Assistant Vice President - Chief of Staff

• Act as a trusted advisor to the EVP on strategic, operational, and organizational matters
• Support development and execution of global operations strategy and annual operating plans under the Run-Transform-Innovate-People model
• Translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable outcomes
• Provide analysis and recommendations on key business decisions
• Cross Functional Alignment

• Serve as liaison between Global Operations and IMUs, SGUs & Corporate (Finance, HR, Procurement, LIFE etc.)
• Ensure alignment of operational priorities with broader corporate strategy
• Drive collaboration across regions and functions to deliver enterprise-wide outcomes
• Operational Execution & Excellence

• Drive execution of high-priority initiatives across global operations
• Track and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics
• Risk & Issue management - Identify risks, bottlenecks, and process inefficiencies; implement corrective actions
• Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve operational effectiveness and scalability
• Executive & Leadership Support

• Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and communications
• Manage the EVP's strategic agenda, ensuring focus on highest-impact priorities
• Facilitate leadership team meetings, including agenda setting, follow-ups, and action tracking
• Program & Change Management

• Lead large-scale transformation and change initiatives within the SGUs (Domain Operations, F&A Ops and FRAC)
• Develop communication plans to ensure transparency and engagement across global teams
• Implement governance frameworks to support structured decision-making

• Ability to anticipate executive needs and proactively solve problems
• On-time delivery of strategic programs & key report outs
• Drives measurable results and accountability
• Builds trust across diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and sound judgment
• Operates with a global mindset and cultural awareness
• Reduction in risk and escalation turnaround time

• Familiarity with analytics, digital transformation, and outsourcing models
• Strong strategic and analytical capabilities
• Exceptional project and program management skills
• Executive-level communication and presentation skills
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management ability
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and fast-paced environments
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Discretion and integrity in handling confidential matters

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 10-12+ years of experience in operations, strategy, consulting, or business leadership roles
• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization
• Prior experience in a Chief of Staff, strategy, consulting, or senior operations role preferred

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