Chief of Staff to the CIO at Sandisk

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.Program & Portfolio Management (PMO Leadership) • Own and lead the IT Program Management Office (PMO), establishing governance, standards, and best practices for program and project execution. • Drive portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment alignment across IT initiatives. • Provide executive oversight of critical, high-impact programs to ensure delivery on scope, timeline, budget, and outcomes. • Implement consistent project management methodologies, tools, and reporting across the organization. • Establish and maintain executive dashboards, milestones, and status reporting to enable data-driven decision-making. • Identify and proactively manage cross-program risks, dependencies, and resource constraints.