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Department OverviewThe Director of Supply Chain and Chief of Staff is highly strategic and cross-functional. It combines operational oversight, data-driven strategy, and critical support for the organization's leadership. This role will report directly into the Chief Supply Chain Officer of the company.
Job Description
In this role you will act as a strategic partner and right-hand to the Chief Supply Chain Officer.
You will lead a team of Project Managers and Data/Analytics and be responsible for transformations across the entire Global Supply Chain.
In addition you will be the Chief of Staff to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and be responsible for orchestrating the entire end to end global management systems for the organization.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Strategic Partnership: Act as a strategic partner and right-hand to the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO), leading critical transformations across the entire Global Supply Chain.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Data/Analytics professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Chief of Staff Duties: Orchestrate the entire end-to-end global management systems for the organization, acting as the "eyes and ears" for the CSCO. This includes filtering information, anticipating issues, and building strong relationships across the firm.
Strategic Planning & Execution: Assist in defining and executing the organization's strategic priorities, ensuring alignment across departments and leading key organizational initiatives.
Project Management: Oversee major cross-functional projects from conception to completion, ensuring they stay on track and align with strategic goals.
Executive Support: Coordinate meetings, prepare materials for presentations and strategic reviews, and ensure the CSCO is well-prepared for all engagements.
Liaison & Communication: Act as a bridge between Supply Chain and other departments and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, seamless information flow, and organizational alignment.
Operational Efficiency: Identify and implement improvements to organizational processes and structures to enhance overall productivity and efficiency.
Problem-Solving & Risk Mitigation: Proactively anticipate potential challenges, identify issues before they escalate, and effectively resolve bottlenecks.
Data Analysis & Research: Conduct in-depth research and analyze data to inform decision-making, provide actionable insights, and make compelling recommendations.
Essential Skills & Traits:
Organizational Prowess: Outstanding skillset in organization, planning, and project management, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across various levels of the organization.
Communication: Unprecedented skillset in orchestrating and delivering key communications, from high-stakes presentations to leading small and large-scale project transformations. Unrivalled written and verbal communication skills are essential to represent the executive effectively and ensure clear information dissemination.
Strategic Acumen: Ability to understand the "big picture" and align daily tasks with long-term organizational goals, coupled with a very strategic mindset and the ability to "look around the corners."
Emotional Intelligence: A blend of emotional intelligence, big-picture thinking, and meticulous attention to detail to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
Relationship Building: Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both inside and outside the organization and firm.
Influential Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence and drive decision-making on projects without directly managing all the people involved.
Diplomacy & Situational Sensitivity: Skill in navigating complex political landscapes and handling sensitive issues with maturity and care.
High Energy & Ambition: Demonstrated progressive excellence and results, possessing high energy and ambition.
Adaptability: Able to handle a wide range of tasks and responsibilities effectively.
Execution Excellence: Excellent ability to multi-task, prioritize, and focus, with a super detailed approach.
Positive Attitude: Maintains a consistently positive attitude, even in challenging situations.
Orchestration in Ambiguity: Highly successful in orchestrating collaboration across diverse functions to resolve ambiguous challenges and achieve integrated outcomes.
Narrative & Presentation Skills: Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information, create a compelling narrative, and possess expert-level skills in preparing and assembling presentations (up to Board Level) and project plans.
Target Base Salary Range: $170,000 - $230,000 USD
Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.
Basic Requirements
Bachelors Degree Required
10+ years of progressive and demonstrated leadership experience/results in project management, data/analytics and chief of staff duties
Travel Requirements10-25%
Relocation ProvidedNone
Position TypeExperienced
Referral Payment PlanYes
Our U.S. Benefits include:
Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
and more!
EEO Statement
Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.
We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.
We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.
Motorola Solutions Somerville, Massachusetts, USA Office
450 Artisan Way, #200, Somerville, MA, United States, 02145
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