Chief of Staff, CSP WW Sales

The Chief of Staff role is a strategic and facilitative role supporting the executive team and driving cross-functional collaboration in our Cloud Service Provider (CSP) business. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with a customer-centric mindset and proven leadership experience. Key responsibilities are as follows:

Strategic Initiatives:

• Identify, prioritize, and manage key projects, defining success metrics and driving them to closure
• Track strategic actions, monitor performance, and communicate progress against objectives
• Support the VP and WW CSP Leader in strategy development and day-to-day operations

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work across multiple business units (Supply Chain, Services, Engineering, Sales) to improve processes and strategies
• Facilitate internal and external meetings/workshops, managing agendas and action items
• Host senior executives and plan customer meetings

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a trusted partner between key stakeholders, ensuring cohesive business outcomes
• Execute focus areas, priorities, and strategies for partners (AMD, NVIDIA, Intel)
• Monitor priorities and provide ad-hoc support on strategic initiatives

Business Acumen:

• Prepare and present business cases for senior leadership
• Analyze market data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations
• Manage budgets and work with HR, Marketing, and Events teams on various initiatives

Leadership and Culture:

• Champion Lenovo's culture and develop professional development programs
• Promote the Lenovo CSP brand externally through thought leadership and events

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in the technology industry, with 5+ years in leadership or project leadership roles
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and navigate large, multi-organizational environments
• Keen business and financial acumen, with general accounting and project management skills
• Experience in sales organizations and public speaking preferred
• Master's degree preferred
• Willingness to travel (~35%) and work across multiple time zones